Kansas Department of Commerce

The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) conference is designed for small business owners, dreamers, and entrepreneur support organizations, offering an opportunity to be inspired and reinvigorated. It aims to expand equitable entrepreneurial capacity by sharing knowledge, tools, and resources with Kansans. The event emphasizes an immersive experience, with workshops hosted in various local businesses and empty buildings within walking distance, allowing for networking and exploration of the community. Attendees will gain tools and strategies to grow businesses, reach customers, and navigate marketing or legal challenges. Professionals from economic development, business, arts and culture, government, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and education will find valuable insights for supporting local businesses and entrepreneurial development in communities.