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
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Addt'l Info on FED support & contact info
Addt'l Info on FED support & contact info
Addt'l Info on FED support & contact info
Addt'l Info on FED support & contact info

Women-Owned Small Businesses
Programs for Women - Owned Businesses
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Women-Owned Small Business Certification: Certification for Women-Owned Businesses allow eligibility to federal contracting programs.
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Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program (WOSB): Federal Program allowing Women-Owned Small Businesses to acquire federal contracting, focused on specific industries that are underrepresented. Check for Eligibility and Industry Eligibility
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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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To watch our recorded webinar on this program click here.
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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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To watch our recorded webinar on this program click here.
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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.
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To watch our recorded webinar on this program click here.
Other Resources
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Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVTEP): This programs offers entrepreneurial training to women veterans, women service members, and women spouses of service members and veterans as they start or grow a business.
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Women's Business Center of Kansas City: Centers offering guidance through services, events, and mentorship through the business development and growth of Women-Owned Small Businesses.
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SBDC Women's Business Panel Discussion recorded webinar. click here.
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Local Assistance: Talk with your city/county to find more programs or funding in your local area
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.