Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Kansas Small Business Development Center offers many programs and funding options for diverse or disadvantaged businesses
Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Programs for Hispanic - Owned Businesses
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Greater Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce aids hispanic small businesses through events, consulting, networking and certifications in partnership with the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative.
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Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Click here
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Small Disadvantaged Business Certification: Small businesses can register to federal contracts as a Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Eligibility applies for disadvantaged owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Criteria for this program can be found through the SBA
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Local Assistance: Talk with your city/county to find more programs or funding in your local area
Funding Options
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7(a) Loans: SBA loan program that offers funding for small businesses for short or long-term capital, expenses, and could be used for real estate in a business purchase. Funding amounts are provided up to $5 million
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Check your eligibility here and an application checklist
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504 Loans: Long-term funding made for small businesses at a fixed rate up to $5 million. This program is allowed for the purchase or construction of existing buildings/land, long-term machinery or equipment and new facilities. 504 loans can be found through Certified Development Companies (CDCs) via the SBA
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Check for eligibility and application
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Capital Access Center (CAC): The CAC, part of the Kansas SBDC, is a consulting service to small business owners needing Capital (Loans, Lines of Credit, etc) or that have "Ask a Banker" type of questions that they would feel more comfortable asking the experienced staff at the CAC vs asking their own bank.
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8(a) Business Development Program: Federal program done to provide contracting and assistance for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and gives access to business development through training, consulting, marketing, and technical assistance.
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SBA Mentor-Protege Program (MPP): The SBA program that allows small businesses to partner (protege) with an experienced business (mentor) to guide proteges through business development. Check for eligibility
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HUBZones Program: Federal program to aid small businesses located in historically underutilized business zones. If eligible, small businesses are able to set-aside contracts made specifically for HUBZone business, as well as a 10% price evaluation preference to contract competitions. Check for eligibility
Other Resources
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Minority Business Development Agency: The MBDA helps provide customized business development and industry focused services to provide greater access to capital, contracts, and markets.
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Start Small Think Big program: Start Small Think Big is a non-profit that aids small businesses through legal, financial, and marketing services. Start Small Think Big reaches out to all types of small businesses from minority-owned to veterans.
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
