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Introducing the Wildcard Round for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Wednesday, July 3

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is excited to announce the addition of a dynamic Wildcard Round to the IGNITE Rural Business Competition. This new round is designed to provide a unique opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs... Read More.

7 Kansas Businesses Awarded Small Business Grants

Tuesday, June 25

By Main Street America American Express and Main Street America Tuesday announced the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C.... Read More.

Attention Entrepreneurs: Don’t Miss Out, the Deadline to Apply for IGNITE Rural Business Competition is Next Week

Tuesday, June 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The IGNITE Rural Business competition beckons entrepreneurs to sow their seeds of success in Barton County. This dynamic initiative equips new business owners and entrepreneurs with tools, resources, educational sessions, and investment opportunities, igniting a... Read More.

65 Years Strong: Great Bend Chamber to Host Business After Hours for OPI

Monday, April 22

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in commemorating Office Products, Inc. (OPI) and their remarkable 65 years in business at the upcoming Business After Hours event. Proudly hosted by the Great Bend Chamber... Read More.

IGNITE Rural Business Competition Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit in Barton County, Kansas

Monday, April 15

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — The IGNITE Rural Business Competition, organized by Great Bend Economic Development, continues to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in Barton County, providing a platform for local businesses to thrive and innovate. Designed to empower emerging ventures, IGNITE... Read More.

Buhler Business Mingle to be Held at Mustard Seed April 11

Wednesday, April 10

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler Economic Development is hosting a networking event, a Buhler Business Mingle, at the Mustard Seed Thursday, April 11 from 6 - 7 p.m. The Mustard Seed is located at 214 N. Main, Buhler, KS.There will not be an... Read More.

Board Holds Hearing for ESC/TSC/TLC Closure and Other Business

Tuesday, April 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, April 8th for a special hearing and regular meeting. Prior to the Board of Education regular meeting, the Board convened for a hearing to close ESC/TSC/TLC, commonly... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Bulldogs Take Care of Business on Senior Night

Sunday, February 25

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs snapped a three-game skid with a 77-58 win over the Tabor College Bluejays Saturday night (Feb. 24) inside the Sport Center. The win avenges an overtime loss to the Bluejays back in January. BOX SCORE Three... Read More.

Remembering Longtime McPherson Business and Civic Leader Robert “Bob” Moore

Thursday, February 1

By Lucky Kidd Robert “Bob” Moore, a longtime business and civic leader in McPherson, passed away Thursday at Pine Village in Moundridge. He was 80.Moore was best known to the public as owner with his wife Lois of Sir Robert's Restaurant and Catering and... Read More.

Is Your Business Prepared for the Future?

Tuesday, January 30

First Bank Brings in Agricultural Expert, Dr. David Kohl, to Share Business Forecast By Raechel Manley, First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank will be bringing in a nationally known speaker on the future of farming this March for their Cultivate Your Legacy agricultural event.Dr. David... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Conditional Use Permit Allowing Performance Crop Research to Expand Business at 526 SW 20 Avenue

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional use permit to allow Performance Crop Research to expand their business at 526 SW 20 Avenue. Although it's in an agriculture zoned area, an agriculture-related business requires a permit. The Barton... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll.“Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important issues they face. This year’s poll found taxes,... Read More.