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Awards to Honor Rural Entrepreneurs and Programs Serving Rural Communities

Friday, October 10

Huck Boyd Institute announces 2025 Leaders of the Year MANHATTAN, Kan. — Food, fitness, fun, family, and the future are major areas of focus for the entrepreneurs and organizations to be honored by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2025 Huck... Read More.

K-State Accelerator Program Awards $35,000 to Entrepreneurs

Thursday, September 4

Seven Kansas businesses were awarded funding upon completion of the eight-week Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship Accelerator program. MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has given seven local entrepreneurs a boost in resources and funding through the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program, which... Read More.

Last Call for Entrepreneurs: Apply by July 1 for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Tuesday, June 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The countdown is on for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition, with the application deadline fast approaching on July 1, 2025. This is your chance to turn your business dreams into reality... Read More.

Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards Student Entrepreneurs Cash Prizes

Thursday, March 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fifth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) continues to grow, showcasing the talents of young entrepreneurs and fostering an innovative business spirit among local students. On March 5, 2025, Barton County’s YEC Tradeshow was held at the Great Bend... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Enrolling for New Session of CO.STARTERS Core Program for Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, January 14

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) announces the upcoming session of the CO.STARTERS Core program, a ten-week, cohort-based initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to transform their business ideas... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Presents Entrepreneurial Mindset Classes to Empower Local Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, November 6

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 "Entrepreneurial Mindset" classes, in partnership with NetWork Kansas, starting January 8. This program aims to inspire Barton County residents to adopt an... Read More.

Kansas Innovators, Entrepreneurs to be Honored by Huck Boyd Institute

Wednesday, October 23

Annual award winners named from across the state By K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Seven entrepreneurial organizations will be recognized by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2024 Huck Boyd Leaders of the Year.This year’s award... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Enrolling for Fall Session of CO.STARTERS Core Program for Entrepreneurs

Friday, August 2

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) is excited to announce the upcoming CO.STARTERS Core program, a ten-session, cohort-based initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn... 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.

Great Bend Economic Development Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, February 20

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) will soon offer CO.STARTERS Core, a ten-session, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. Drawing from... Read More.

$69M Boost: Program Aims to Support Kansas Entrepreneurs

Thursday, February 9

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with NetWork Kansas and the Kansas Department of Commerce said that a program funded for $69 million over the next nine years will help to strengthen the economic landscape for communities across... Read More.