We want to see you in the morning! Meet in the Ruffin Building on the walkway where Caesar's Table puts together an amazing breakfast with eggs, cinnamon rolls, fruit and COFFEE!

Lacie Leatherman is CEO and Founder of LML Ventures located in Mulvane, KS. LML Ventures drives operations for Sip Brands, home of ZipSip, the world’s first adjustable drink holder, Heartland Heritage and LML Headwear. After obtaining a degree from Kansas State University she started her insurance and finance career opening her first office in Mississippi, she then transitioned to serving clients in Texas before returning to work in Kansas.

It's Community Impact month! Come see who has been impacting our community!

At our monthly luncheon will will feature Shepherd's Way, who work to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities with practical independent living skills and the ability to recognize and embrace their unique gifts and value; promote healthy and mutually life-changing community integration; develop leaders; equip all individuals with the social and spiritual tools to impact the lives of others; and cultivate a community of embrace for our friends with special needs. 

Guiding Paws, who help blind individuals find guide dogs and advocate to help them find jobs.

Jason Crippen a current special education teacher interested in starting his own business to help individuals with disabilities attain gainful employment. He currently works with students in his school, but would love to reach more families! He has 18 current and former students that he has assisted in finding jobs!

Come here what amazing things they are doing right here in our community!

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Get ready for Startup Week!

Join Startup Week, Startup Grind and WIBA as they host Startup Mashup Meetup on Thursday, September 22 from 4-6 pm in the Ruffin Building.

This is a FREE event, register NOW

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The 2022 NXTSTAGE FinTech competition is sprinting to its culmination, where eight outstanding startup teams will come to Wichita September 14th to offer their innovative technologies to regional banks, credit unions and financial services companies.  

 The 2022 FinTech competition attracted 94 diverse competitors from 27 states and 13 countries. One hundred percent of the finalists – which hail from Canada and four states: California, Nebraska, New York and North Carolina – have minority or female founders. Similar to ABC’s Shark Tank, the upcoming Innovation Showcase will include three-minute product pitches from each finalist. The event is Wednesday, Sept. 14, with in-person attendees gathering at Distillery 244 in Old Town and other participants able to watch via live-stream. 

 WIBA Members, please follow this special link to register & receive your Buy-One-Get-One tickets. 

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August 25th, 2022

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