START a business

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Our advisors can help you determine if your business idea is feasible, assist you in choosing a legal structure, help you create financial projections (for a bank loan or just for smart planning), and/or evaluate your business plan draft!

Not in business yet but already working on ideas and research? Start with our Small Business Bootcamp class! 
Both options below have the same materials presented, one is presented in-person and the 
other is a self-paced pre-recorded online version.

Business Startup Bootcamp

  • Offered every other month
  • In-person on JCCC campus
  • One 4-hour class (either morning or afternoon)
  • Includes access to an online portal with additional business help and resources.

Business Basics On Demand 

  • Online and self-paced.
  • Access to same materials and videos as the in-person ‘Business Basics in a Day’ class
  • Enroll today and you will have access to the online platform until December 20, 2024.

Additional Start-up Resources

Start-up Funding

Closed for Thanksgiving

Closed November 26-30, 2025

We return to the office on Monday, December 1st.
Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Kansas SBDC network remains open for business during the federal government shutdown.

Our advisors are ready to provide no-cost, one-on-one counseling and resources to help small business owners!

Closed for Winter Break

Closed December 24 - January 2

We return to the office on Monday, January 5th.
Happy Holidays!

February 12, 2025

JCCC (and our office) is closed due to inclement weather!