If you are interested in starting a business or growing an existing one, the following resources can offer assistance. A brief overview of each one is provided. As part of their services, they can appropriately connect you with one or more of the many additional resources that are available to small business in Kansas.

This organization provides free consulting services, referral services to other small business programs and resources in our area, and affordable workshops on a variety of business topics. It is staffed by trained professionals who will schedule an appointment with you, consult with you one-on-one, and refer you to other resources as needed.

www.wichita.edu/ksbdc             
316-978-3193

Network Kansas is a central portal that connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with the right resources: expertise, education, and/or economic, at the right time. They will assign a referral coordinator who will assist you through the process, listen to your needs, identify the resources that may be able to assist you, and connect you to them.

www.networkkansas.com
877-521-8600

The Kansas Business Center is a “one-stop shop” for information and resources you’ll need to do business in Kansas, including filings, licensing, permitting and personal assistance to start or maintain your business.

www.kansas.gov/businesscenter

The Express Office is a convenient payment center that combines services into one location for the quick payment of a variety of fees. The office also assists with business licensing, dog licensing, and garage sale permits. The Express Office is located on the first floor of City Hall, and their phone number is 316-268-4375.

The Purchasing Department is responsible for overseeing the formal and informal bid process, negotiating blanket purchase orders, registering vendors, and administering the Emerging and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.  Phone number:  268-4636.

455 N. Main
Wichita, KS 67203
T: 316.268.4452
F: 316.858.7890
www.wichita.gov

The Small Business Administration offers numerous programs including assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically-disadvantaged individuals, referrals for financial assistance through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders, and special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade. A Women’s Business Ownership Representative and  a Veterans Affairs Officer  are available to assist.

271 W. 3rd St. N, Suite 2500
Wichita, KS 67202
T: 316.269.6616
www.sba.gov/ks

The goal of the MidAmerican Minority Business Development Council (MAMBDC) is to assist minority individuals in starting and growing businesses.

200 E. 1st Street Suite 303 
Wichita, KS 67202
T: 316 303-1703
www.mambdc.org

Click on Businesses, scroll down to Economic Development, click on Small Business Guide

525 N. Main
Wichita, KS  67203
316-660-9000
www.sedgwickcounty.org

The Center for Entrepreneurship offers two ten-week educational programs that are open to the public. One is targeted for the starting business, FastTrac New Venture, and FastTrac GrowthVenture, is for the existing business that wants to grow.

W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260
T: 316-978-3000
www.cfe.wichita.edu

The SCORE organization is staffed by retired business executives who can provide guidance and information as you work on your business/idea.

316-269-6273