Small Business Saturday - November 29th
Do you need resources to help you succeed during Small Business Saturday? There are plenty of resources available to help!
- SBA Small Business Saturday Resources
- Follow SBA on social media for latest updates. Search for #ShopSmall
- American Express Small Business Saturday
- Free marketing materials (social media posts, printable posters)
- Small Business Saturday tips from SBDCNet
- National Retail Federation: Holiday and Seasonal Trends
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
December 4th, 8:30-9:45am
Feeling stuck trying to connect with the right consumers and turn interest into income? Join our expert panel as we discuss and answer your questions in key areas related to:
- Pinpointing your Ideal Customer that needs your product/service
- Learning Actionable Strategies for using digital channels to increase visibility and drive qualified traffic
- Optimizing the Sales process creating an effective journey that convers leads into loyal customers
This 4-session leadership development course is designed specifically for small business owners to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
9:00am-11:00am – first session is January 21st, 2026
This course goes beyond theory, inviting participants into deep reflection, honest conversations, and practical application. The training integrates leadership styles, the influence of lived experiences, and the emotional truths of leading a business. Through interactive exercises, coaching frameworks, and actionable tools, participants will sharpen their decision-making, build stronger teams, and elevate their leadership presence with purpose and authenticity.
Business owners interested in this series should already have employees or are actively hiring/ready to hire.
View more details at https://jcccsbdc.com/lead/
Kansas APEX Accelerator
Formerly Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Kansas SBDC works hand in hand with Kansas APEX Accelerator (formerly Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center) to help businesses explore the government marketplace. Through professional consulting and training, business owners learn how to assess and then pursue government contracting opportunities at the federal, state and local levels. Kansas APEX Accelerator can also assist with registrations and certifications (WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), HubZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WBE, DBE, MBE, etc.), bid matching, procurement price history, technical specifications and standards and bid preparation assistance.
