Strategic Initiatives

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January 2025

Innovate and Elevate Series: SBA Funding 101

January 15, 2025 (Wichita, 334 St Francis, Wichita, KS 67202, USA)

Join us for an informative session with the Small Business Administration (SBA) Wichita office along with the South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD). Both organizations will provide valuable insights into securing funding that will allow you to grow and sustain your business. This FREE event is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the world of SBA funding and resources. 

February 2025

2025 Virtual Road Tour 

February 11-13, 2025 (Online)

The U.S. Small Business Administration is thrilled to announce that will take place February 11-13, 2025 and serves as the official kick off for the 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour Program. This free online event connects entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to , the country鈥檚 largest source of early-stage funding