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Ag banker predicting a credit culture shift for farm businesses

An ag banker says he expects a credit culture shift for farm businesses looking at renewals.   Barry Benson, Vice President of Agribusiness Banking with Nebraska-based First National Bank of Omaha, tells Brownfield lower commodity prices have impacted balance sheets. “Some operators may be...

City of McPherson Seeking Businesses Interested in Grant

MCPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson Chamber of Commerce) – If enough qualified businesses are interested, the City of McPherson plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant COVID Resiliency Category (CVR).In order to fulfill the application requirements, the City is actively seeking qualifying businesses that have an...

13 Participants Receive Growing Rural Businesses Certificate

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (StartUp Hutch) - Thirteen entrepreneurs from Reno County have successfully graduated from the "Growing Rural Businesses" program, an intensive eight-week series of workshops. The program was made possible through...

Keeping Businesses Running from Generation to Generation

Sterling, Kan. - First Bank will be bringing in a nationally known speaker on succession planning this February.Jolene Brown, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning author specializing in helping families navigate the difficult waters of planning ahead.  Brown is often called the “Doctor Phil of...