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U.S. Senator Moran visited Garden City Community College on Monday to talk about how GCCC and Newman University are partnering on a mission to ensure southwestern Kansas residents of its current ‘higher education desert’ status, by offering bachelor’s degree programs in nursing, business, education and agribusiness.Degrees enrolling now for summer...
In the flow of a workday, it's easy to spend your time putting out fires — we've all been there. This reactionary brand of management results in a disconnected, chaotic feeling for everyone from the workforce to the customers. Focusing on your original vision for your company can create a...
63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024
Mar 15 2024Many people dream of starting their own business. Running an enterprise in your home, garage or on the go means you can take more control over your professional goals, set more ambitious financial targets and achieve a more desirable work-life balance.But what if you're ready to start a business but...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded approximately $40.5 million for 60 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant program. These projects will support the development of new and existing organic markets, support the infrastructure to improve processing capacity, explore emerging technologies to promote...
In the quest for sustainable growth and prosperity, rural economic developers face a unique set of challenges, paramount among them being a pervasive issue of infrastructure deficits. These deficits not only stifle economic potential but also hinder the quality of life in rural communities.Understanding the ChallengeInfrastructure in rural areas encompasses...
Fresh food can be grown anywhere - including on a rooftop in Wichita, Kansas! Did you know specialty crops include not only fruits and vegetables, but also tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture)?Read the original article here.
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $4.1 million in tax credits once again will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP).CSP assists private nonprofit organizations and public healthcare entities undertaking major capital campaigns for projects involving:Community service, including...
100 top rural and community hospitals, by state
Feb 16 2024The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its annual list of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the U.S. on Feb. 15.To determine the 2024 list, Chartis used the Chartis Rural Hospital Strength INDEX, which assesses performance in inpatient market share, outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective,...
The annual National Write a Business Plan Month in December inspires startups and entrepreneurs to think ahead about the years to come. We at WKREDA encourage aspiring business owners to create a business plan and update it over time.The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) describes a business plan as “the...
We at WKREDA thank all of the nonprofits and charities in Western Kansas for the incredible work they do to help their communities. This Giving Tuesday, we hope that individuals and businesses in our region will keep these organizations in mind when looking for ways to give back. Their efforts...
Shop Local at these Unique Western Kansas Shops and Eateries this Small Business Saturday
Nov 20 2023We are celebrating all of the small businesses in Western Kansas this November 25th for Small Business Saturday. Small businesses not only offer exciting products and services, but they also add charm to communities everywhere and assist in driving local economies. How will you be observing Small Business Saturday this...
Manufacturing jobs tend to get a bad rap, as they are often associated with repetitive tasks in dull workspaces. Manufacturing today, though, requires workers to get creative to come up with innovative ideas and use the latest technologies to produce advanced products for consumers. Western Kansas is home to manufacturing companies...