5.2 Develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Action Item Description
The City should continue to support ongoing efforts focused on start-up companies by the Chamber, Spark, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). These efforts should encourage coaching and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs while building support systems; formalize a workforce pipeline across all educational institutions; optimize K-State’s entrepreneurship programs; create business incubator spaces (i.e. start-up, office, co-working, etc.); and establish funds to create and support disadvantaged, minority- and womenowned businesses. This can include connecting businesses to the Spark program to provide the working space and resources that will allow exposure into the business ecosystem of Manhattan.
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Start Date: 01/01/2023 | End Date: 12/31/2026 |
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