Salina
Salina, Kansas became an E-Community in 2009 and is one of the larger communities in Kansas to participate in this statewide Entrepreneurial program. The Salina Chamber's primary role is
economic development -- the creation of new jobs and payrolls in the community. In addition, the Chamber works in many other areas to be sure there is total
community development and opportunities for
individual growth and fulfillment.
The Salina entrepreneur program is called Project OPEN. It establishes designated funding to support entrepreneurial development with special emphasis on providing education and business support to local entrepreneurs who already own or want to start a business in Salina. For information email:
open@salinakansas.org or call Larry Powell or Phyll Klima at 785-827-9301.
Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) Key Contacts
Larry Powell, Director
Business Retention and Expansion
120 West Ash Street
P.O. Box 586
Salina, KS 67402
lpowell@salinakansas.org
Office: 785-827-9301
Phyll Klima, Executive Director
Salina Downtown, Inc.
P.O. Box 1065
Salina, KS 67401
pklima@salinadowntown.com
Office: 785-825-0535
Project OPEN 2010 Grant guidelines (4).pdf
Project OPEN 2010 Grant Application (fillable) PROJECTOPENIntakeApplicationFillable.pdf Links
Official Salina Website
www.salinakansas.org Key Resources
Kansas Small Business Development Center, North Central www.ncksbdc.com
The KSBDC offers free & confidential business management counseling, including business plan development, marketing, financial analysis for existing businesses & start-ups.
Kansas Department of Commerce, Business Development Division, Northeast Region www.kansascommerce.com
The Kansas Department of Commerce Business Development Division promotes the growth, diversification, and retention of existing business, as well as assists in recruiting new businesses to Kansas, and creating new job opportunities.
Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Rural Opportunity, Eastern Region www.kansascommerce.com
The KDOC ORO serves as a contact point for rural communities seeking assistance with community development to help attract businesses, workers, and investment.
North Central Kansas Community Network www.nckcn.com
NCKCN Inc. provides technical support and funding resources for non-profit and for-profit entitites in North Central Kansas.
USDA Rural Development, Area 2 www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks/
Community & Business Programs(C&BP) encompasses a broad range of programs that can be instrumental in effecting economic development in rural areas. The diversity of the programs offer a multitude of opportunities.
Salina Downtown Inc. www.salinadowntown.com
The mission of Salina Downtown, Inc. is to champion a healthy, vibrant downtown community.
K-State Research and Extension, Saline County www.oznet.ksu.edu
300 W Ash, Rm 11, Salina, KS 67402
An informational and educational organization of the land-grant University that functions through a network of Extension offices in every county across Kansas. The educational resources are targeted to audiences of agriculture, family, community, and youth.