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Entrepreneurship program helps new Independence business owners

Dave — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:27:16 +0000

By Lindsey Henry A government grant gives first time business owners the chance to open up shop while helping the community. Independence, Kansas received a grant for $435,000 allowing the revitalization of a few buildings downtown. This then sparked the idea to use mall-like set-ups within the buildings, so more businesses could operate. The buildings [...]

Southeast Kansas Project 17 Spring Summit Friday April 13, 2012, Iola

Dave — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:49:43 +0000

Friday, April 13, 2012 9 – 11:30 a.m. St. John’s Parish Hall Iola, Kansas The summit will include presentations from local, regional and state officials on the progress being made through Project 17 in economic growth; improved health outcomes; promoting regional leadership and creating a permanent structure to ensure a long-term regional effort. There will [...]

Risk Management Seminar at PSU

Dave — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:29:12 +0000

The PSU Accounting department, in coordination with Fountain GRC Consulting, is planning an exciting event for the Pittsburg and surrounding business community. In today’s volatile business economy, awareness of issues such as risk management, corporate governance ethics and compliance are becoming increasingly important for organizations to establish a successful business practice. Many of the issues [...]

2012 Southeast Kansas International Trade Symposium

Dave — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:32:57 +0000

Pitt State will be hosting the “2012 Southeast Kansas International Trade Symposium” on Wednesday, April 18 from 8AM to Noon in the Balkans Room in the Overman Student Center, 302 E. Cleveland Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762, Pittsburg State University. There are a variety of sponsors, supporters, and speakers involved to guide local businesses in their [...]

Fort Scott Business Seminar – March 27th

Dave — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:57:24 +0000

The Chamber will be hosting a business seminar titled “How to use everyday tools to increase everyday sales” on March 27th. The seminar will be held in the McCauley room at Mercy Health Center. There will be 2 sessions, one from 7:30 to 9:30am and the other from 11am to 1pm – to accommodate different [...]