$5 million of HIRE Fund loans have been awarded to Kansas hospitality businesses

Source: Kansas Department of Commerce Topeka, Kan. – Within 48 hours of Governor Laura Kelly announcing the establishment of the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund, all $5 million allocated for the loan program have been awarded. “The hospitality industry in Kansas was one of the first to be hit financially by...

HIRE funds exhausted; SBA Disaster Loans available

Compiled by NetWork Kansas NetWork Kansas staff worked through the weekend processing more than 1,000 applications and have made notifications to applicants. For those who applied who have not received notification, NetWork Kansas is asking people to check spam folders then email [email protected] to inquire about their application status. Though HIRE loan program...

SBA announces Kansas businesses eligible for low-interest disaster loans in response to COVID-19 impact

Compiled by NetWork Kansas The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Kansas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza has announced. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations...

Kansas Governor announces HIRE fund to assist hospitality business owners

Compiled by NetWork Kansas Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has established the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to provide bridge loans for Kansas’ hospitality sector in response to the economic impact of  COVID-19. The Kansas Department of Commerce and NetWork Kansas will administer the loan program. A statement from the Governor's Office reads:...

NetWork Kansas Announces New Product: VentureDash

NEWS RELEASE   For Immediate Release March 12, 2020 Contact: Erik Pedersen 877.521.8600 [email protected] NetWork Kansas Announces New Product: VentureDash Innovative Software to Drive Growth of Youth Entrepreneurship Series Wichita, Kansas, --- Today NetWork Kansas announced the roll-out of VentureDash, an online entrepreneurship competition management system designed to streamline the facilitation of entrepreneurship fairs and business plan competitions held...

10 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During February

E-Community Loans -  ~Hatton's Hometown Hardware, Inc. in Peabody. Partner: Hillsboro Development Corp ~A&R Johnson, LLC in Inman. Partner: Inman Chamber of Commerce ~Augustine's Bakery, LLC in Hays. Partner: Grow Hays ~Indy Barbecue, LLC in Independence. Partner: Southeast Kansas Prosperity Foundation ~Hometown Plumbing in Stockton. Partner: County of Rooks ~Topside Tacos, LLC dba Taco Grande in...

SBA Success Story: Encore Entrepreneur Enjoying Suds and Success in Dodge City

SBA Success Story used with permission What started as a passion to make the perfect home brewed beer, led a CPA with 34 successful years in accounting to start the first brewery in Dodge City in 2017. Larry Cook and his wife Sheri own and manage Dodge City Brewing Company, LLC that features...

14 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During January

E-Community Loans - ~Rathbun Enterprises, LLC in Hays. Partner: Grow Hays ~Backyard Blooms & Garden Center, LLC in Scott City. Partner: Scott County Development Committee ~Double Shot Liquor, LLC in Sterling. Partner: Sterling Chamber of Commerce ~Pamatjen Investments, LLC in Iola. Partner: Allen County/City of Humboldt ~Big C's Cafe, LLC in Elkhart. Partner: County of...

13 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During December

E-Community Loans - ~Nile Valley Garden in McPherson. Partner: McPherson Chamber of Commerce ~Tenacious, LLC in La Harpe. Partner: City of Humboldt ~Bright Minds Academy in Hays. Partner: Grow Hays ~Golden Prairie Kennels in St. John. Partner: Stafford Co Econ Dev. ~Harryman Automotive, Inc. in Girard. Partner: Girard Area Chamber of Commerce ~Margo's, LLC in Fort...