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More Tips for Navigating City Hall

No two cities do things precisely the same way, but Barbara Millard, who teaches entrepreneurship at Johnson County Community College, has some basic “rules of the road” for business owners who are taking their first steps into City Hall.  Start with the Web // Most cities have websites, and they’re a great place to research general information about permits, licenses and other regulations. The key phrase is general information. That’s why it’s…

Planting SEEDs: Shawnee Offers New Incentive for Small Business

We’re all used to reading about major corporations receiving incentives to relocate, hire employees or expand their facilities. There are programs out there, though, for small businesses. In Shawnee, for example, officials are introducing an incentive for companies with 50 employees or fewer. Through its Shawnee Entrepreneurial & Economic Development (SEED) program, the city will pay part of the fees associated with three kinds of SBA loans: 7(a), 504 and…

Smart Company to Watch: Pork and Dreams

BBQ Addicts has turned Internet celebrity into a thriving bacon-powered business. What started as an Internet phenomenon has become a fast-growing business for Jason and Megan Day, the couple behind BBQ Addicts LLC. Most people know about the company because of The Bacon Explosion, a four-pound, 5,000-calorie roll of barbecued bacon and Italian sausage. After Jason wrote about the mouth-watering recipe on his barbecue team’s blog, www.bbqaddicts.com, the reaction was…

Remodeling the Construction Industry

Centric Projects’ fresh ideas are helping it become the city’s next great builder. Entrepreneurs: Courtney Kounkel, Steve Swanson, Richard Wetzel Company Information: 2024 Main St., Suite One West, Kansas City, MO 64108, (816) 389-8300, www.centricprojects.com Industry: Commercial construction Founded: 2010 Employees: 32 Keys to success: “We’ve been very cognizant from the very beginning about keeping overhead low.” Richard Wetzel, partner The team behind Centric Projects—Courtney Kounkel, Steve Swanson and Richard Wetzel—gave…

Resources for Better Pitches

Not everybody is a natural at giving presentations — it takes time and practice to assemble a great pitch and become adept at delivering it. Luckily, there are resources out there for people who are trying to get better and want to see how it’s done. 1 Million Cups // This program, held every Wednesday morning, gives local startups a chance to present their ideas to their peers and potential investors—and…
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