STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

The Abilities Fund
Centerville Office
410 N 18th St
Centerville, IA 52544-1823
Telephone: 641-856-2173
Toll Free: 888-222-8943
Fax: 641-856-3101

Iowa City Office
332 South Linn Street, Suite #17
Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone: 319-338-2521
Toll Free: 866-720-3863
Fax: 319-338-2528
URL: http://www.abilitiesfund.org/

"This summer The Abilities Fund, together with a national lending partner, will launch a nationwide direct loan program for entrepreneurs with disabilities. In 45 states, loan guarantees will also be available to as a means to secure loans for entrepreneurs. Flexible terms and competitive interest rates for microloans ranging from $500 - $25,000 will be offered.

In support of new microlending services, The Abilities Fund will be expanding its online presence to include training and technical assistance. Soon, people with disabilities nationwide will have 24-hour access to features such as Feasibility First ©, business plan development, and financial planning for business startup -- all of which are resources designed to prepare entrepreneurs with disabilities for self-employment."

Enterprise Center of Johnson County
8527 Bluejacket Street, Lenexa, Kansas 66214
Phone: (913) 438-2282
Fax: (913) 888-6928
URL: http://www.ecjc.com

"The Enterprise Center of Johnson County is a business incubator - an entity that provides high-growth potential companies with office space, consulting and advisory services and financing resources – to help them grow and succeed. The Enterprise Center is located in metropolitan Kansas City in Lenexa, Kansas and is an integral part of entrepreneurial economic development in Johnson County."

KS Business Center - Steps to Success
A Guide to Starting a Business in Kansas (Note: PDF file; 119 Pages)
URL: https://www.accesskansas.org/businesscenter/index.html?link=start

Kansas Cooperative Extension
Kansas State University, 121 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 60605-3405
Phone: (913) 532-5790
E-mail: WebMastr@Oz.Oznet.KSU.EDU
URL: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/

• Local Offices

URL: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/main/maps.asp

"From surveys, those areas of most importance to Kansans were identified and grouped into the Four Core Mission Themes: Agricultural industry competitiveness, Natural resources and environmental management, Food, nutrition, health, and safety, Youth, family and community development. K-State Research & Extension serves all 105 counties. Each county office is staffed with professional agents equipped to serve the public as our representatives."

Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
1000 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 100, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1354
Phone: (785) 296-3481
Fax: (785) 296-5055
TTY Service: (785) 296-3487
URL: http://kdoch.state.ks.us/public/resources/businesses/list.jsp

"The Kansas Department of Commerce & Housing (KDOC&H) partners with new, relocating, or expanding business to ensure that Kansas is the best place to do business. Business incentives, quality education, and an appealing quality of life are always top priorities. We believe every new business opportunity is an investment in the future of Kansas."

Kansas Entrepreneurial Center
Mid-America Commercialization Corporation
1500 Hayes Drive, 3900 Manhattan, KS 66502-5068
Phone: (785) 532-3900
Fax: (785) 532-3909
E-mail: macc@ksu.edu
URL: http://www.ksu.edu/tech.transfer/macc/macc.htm

"To strengthen the economic base of Kansas, particularly in the Manhattan and outlying regions, by facilitating:

• The startup and expansion of technology-based, high growth enterprises;
• Technology transfer from regional academic and entrepreneurial communities; and
• Development of supportive networks and infrastructure, including education related to technology management."
  

Kansas Microenterprise Opportunity Network (KMON)
8D Edwards Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Phone: (785) 532-6868
Fax: (785) 532-0671
E-mail: cpeak@ksu.edu
URL: http://www.ksu.edu/kcri/services/kmon.html

Operating a Business in Kansas
accessKansas, a service of the Information Network of Kansas, Inc.
534 S. Kansas Avenue, Ste. 1210, Topeka, KS 66603-3434
Toll free: (800) 452-6727
Topeka area: (785) 296-5059
Fax: (785) 296-5563
URL: http://www.kansas.gov/services/services_business.html

• General Business Information
• Employer Resources
• Resources by Profession
• Laws & Regulations
• State Procurement & Vendor Information
• Economic Development

Kansas Small Business Coalition
URL: http://www.kssmallbiz.com/

Kansas Small Business Development Center
214 SW 6th Ave., Suite 301, Topeka, KS 66603-3179
Phone: (785) 296-6514
Fax: (785) 291-3261
URL: http://www.fhsu.edu/ksbdc/

"The Kansas Small Business Development Center, administered by Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, works with small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs to help them compete and grow in today's highly competitive global economy. Eight Regional KSBDC Centers and two Outreach Centers combine the resources of a professional staff, the state's best educational institutions, the private sector, and government at all levels. KSBDC provides high-quality, one-on-one business management counseling, educational programs and practical information that enable small businesses to effectively compete in today's market."

South Central Kansas Economic Development District, Inc.
209 East William, Suite 300, Wichita, KS 67202-4012
Phone: (316) 262-7035 or Toll Free (800) 326-8353
Fax: (316) 683-7062
URL: http://www.sckedd.org

"Our goal is to provide professional leadership and technical assistance in finance packaging and advice, and procedures to individuals, companies and government agencies for the purpose of stimulating the economy within this 14 county area. (Butler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Marion, McPherson, Reno, Rice, Sedgwick, Sumner)"