Network Kansas

Growing entrepreneurship in Kansas by cultivating resources to start & grow small businesses. Network of 600+ partners, 75 Entrepreneurship Communities. 501C3.

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

We’ve officially launched our brand-new website! 💻🎉Designed with entrepreneurs and partners in mind, our updated site makes it easier than ever to navigate resources, learn about funding opportunities, and explore the tools to grow your business.

See what's new: https://t.co/g83Ap3WBIC

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Network Kansas is honored to be recognized by the @ICTBizJournal's Innovation Awards for our work with GrowKS!

Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), Network Kansas has deployed $27 million to more than 350 businesses, leveraging an additional $154 million in funding. These funds have supported loans, equity investments, and technical assistance. Our goal is not just to help small businesses survive, but to see them thrive!

This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our partners and team members across the state. 🌻🌻🌻

Read more about this year’s honorees: https://t.co/iRjKbRmUAt.

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Join us in celebrating Karishma's two-year anniversary at Network Kansas! 🥳🌟As a member of our Impact Investment Center, she plays a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs across the state.

Karishma's kindness, hard work, and willingness to go above and beyond make her an incredible teammate. We are so grateful for her contributions and the positive energy she brings every day! #kseship

[Sarah LaRosh @SarahLaRosh]

Young #Entrepreneurs are AMAZING!!
@goventuredash @networkkansas @ecomm_ks @rooksed

[Erik Pedersen @EPedersenKS]

Spent the evening talking about Douglas County and Lawrence Urban @ecomm_ks and the intersection of gap financing, cohort programming and technical assistance, with Douglas County Commission. @networkkansas @LawrenceChamber @douglascountyks @lawrenceksapp

[Steve Radley @SteveRadley3]

Don't miss this conference! https://t.co/DPCFhuUZ7I

[Erik Pedersen @EPedersenKS]

@networkkansas @KansasCommerce Honored to be here to support this great initiative! @ecomm_ks @KansasCommerce @KState

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

It’s not every day you see your logo on a plate! 🍽️ Congratulations to Michael Odupitan and the Omni Circle team on today’s event, bringing entrepreneurs together to build a thriving startup community in Topeka. @KansasCommerce

Learn more about how Omni Circle is creating connections and driving business opportunities: https://t.co/n8QedTPHLz

[Erik Pedersen @EPedersenKS]

Such an energizing day in St. Francis with @Christy71543063 @bhenry_ks judging the Cheyenne County YEC. Great job by @teryncarmichael & teachers & students. @networkkansas @ecomm_ks @goventuredash @KansasCommerce @StartupCats @GetBirdCity

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Our CEO @SteveRadley3 recently sat down with Within Reason host Mike Matson to discuss the science of entrepreneurship, the power of local communities, and how Network Kansas is helping small businesses thrive across the state. Thank you for the opportunity, @1350KMAN! #kseship

🎬 Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/QHAKdExLCc

[Erik Pedersen @EPedersenKS]

Early Saturday morning at the office. Coffee, @goventuredash and evaluating Cheyenne County YEC Exec Summaries. @wKREDA1 @networkkansas @ecomm_ks @StartupCats @bhenry_ks @Christy71543063 @NWK_EICI

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Have you explored our new website yet? 💻 Our refreshed site is live and ready for you! Whether you're looking for funding, entrepreneurial resources, or ways to connect with our network, everything is now easier to find and access.

Don’t miss out—see what’s new and discover how we can help your business grow!

🔗 https://t.co/g83Ap3W3T4

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Here we GROW again!🌱Network Kansas is looking for a Marketing Associate to join our team in Wichita. If you’re a creative storyteller with a passion for entrepreneurship, this could be your chance to make an impact!

Learn more about this vital position: https://t.co/y0vhflQgI7

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Calling all Kansas-based high-growth startups in the pre-seed or seed stages! Are you ready to pitch your business to angel investors and innovation leaders across Kansas?

@nxtusio, in partnership with the @KansasCommerce, presents Gamechangers & Champions 2025: A Bracket Bash for Innovators and Angels. Throughout March, startups will compete in a bracket-style selection process, leading to the Elite Eight showdown. Finalists will pitch live on March 21st at The Commerce Club in Wichita, KS.

🔗Learn more and apply by March 3rd: https://t.co/lOaZh47mjW

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

This month, explore FREE expert-led courses, including: Cybersecurity Unlocked: Protect your business in the digital world, Web Design That Converts: Turn visitors into customers and How to Inspire Customer Loyalty.

Plus, get hands-on help from industry experts to tackle challenges specific to your business.

🔗Register now and start learning: https://t.co/xZTceOZSwj

#CITIZENVERIZON #smallbusinessdigitalready

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Happy #KansasDay! 🌻It's a beautiful day to get out and support Kansas-grown businesses.

#ShopLocal #KansasProud #kseship

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Submit your application today for the NXTSTAGE Customer Traction Cohort with NXTUS!

This FREE program is designed to help early-stage, Kansas companies and offers everything entrepreneurs need to dial in on product-market fit, boost customer acquisition, identify scalable solutions, and accelerate revenue.

Don’t miss out—take the next step in scaling your business! To learn more or apply, email: [email protected]. #kseship

[Erik Pedersen @EPedersenKS]

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[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Today, we honor the legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our offices are closed in observance of this holiday. #MLKDay #kseship

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

Yesterday, our President & COO, Erik Pedersen, and our CEO, Steve Radley, presented a testimony on behalf of Network Kansas to the Kansas House and Senate Commerce Committees.

We also had the pleasure of collaborating with our friends from @KState, who shared inspiring insights about #KState105.

We’re excited about the opportunities 2025 holds and look forward to implementing the valuable feedback shared during this session to strengthen our efforts. #kseship