Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission

10/22/2026

Small Business Advisor helps entrepreneurs and business owners explore important business topics and resources.

Explore this FREE tool here:
https://sizeup.info/SEKRPC

10/20/2026

SizeUp SEK is a powerful business insights technology designed to support small and medium-sized businesses in a variety of stages, from the entrepreneur looking to start their first business to a seasoned business owner looking to grow. It’s easy-to-use and free to businesses in our community.

Try it now: https://sizeup.info/SEKRPC

10/15/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of a new online tool called SizeUp SEK for our local businesses. It empowers website users with market research and business insights that empower them to make smarter decisions with data to grow their businesses.

📈To learn more or try it out, click here:
https://sizeup.info/SEKRPC

10/12/2026

When we support women-owned businesses, we help build stronger communities! Help us celebrate Women's Small Business Month!

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives forever changed on September 11, 2001. We remember the lives lost, the families who continue to carry that loss, and the first responders and everyday heroes who showed incredible courage.

More than two decades later, their stories and sacrifices remain in our hearts. We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

08/24/2026

SEED Micro grants available through Rural Community Partners!

💵 $1,000 to work on your business.
🤝 A group of people building right alongside you.

That’s SEED.

Eight Southeast Kansas entrepreneurs will receive a $1,000 micro-grant AND spend 10 weeks with a group of people on the same journey.

Bounce around ideas. Learn together. Celebrate the wins. Figure out the hard stuff. And maybe make a few really great friends along the way. ❤️

You don’t need a business plan or even a business yet. You just need an idea.

📅 Apply by September 1:
https://goventuredash.com/competitions/967

07/10/2026

Foodpreneur's Boot Camp - Restaurant & Food Truck Start Up Program

Online program!
📆 July 16 - August 27
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m

Register today: https://www.onlinerestaurantacademy.com/offers/jk5qWoSN/

07/02/2026

Wishing all of our communities a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. Our office will be closed July 3rd.

03/12/2026

02/20/2026

Register today for the Chanute roadshow location!

Our Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) team is on the road again!

We've kicked off the 2026 CDBG Roadshow to discuss the various program and grant opportunities available for your community. We'll make stops in Beloit, Chanute, Dodge City, Wichita, Junction City, Lyndon and Hill City before we're done. Discover how CDBG can work for your city.

Interested in attending a CDBG Roadshow in your region? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rfNvAY