We are starting back up all our in-person CNN meetings in April. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community. Along with hosting 20+ chamber members on site, your business is featured in our Facebook live video & shared with the community!

Contact Kasey to schedule a date for this spring/summer!

Although the count is waiting on details and exact start date, phase 3 vaccinations will be starting soon. This will target industry and critical infrastructure. Read more from the county emergency director on what businesses might qualify.

Should you use Facebook Business Manager? Where do you start? Check out this guide.

Check out tips for those filing for the first time as an LLC or businesses who are considering moving over to an LLC.

Read the recent release about Schmidt's announcement to run for Kansas Governor.

The Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, in conjunction with the Kansas Small Business Development Center, is hosting two business development workshops. 

These are in-person workshops and are provided at no cost to the public. Lunch will be served after the first workshop. 

Location - Playmakers, 221 E. Main, Chanute, Kansas 

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Whether your small business has existed for years, or just recently started up, effective online marketing is critical. In this presentation, we will cover the fundamentals of utilizing and understanding social media for your business, Search Engine Optimization, the importance of a website, and your Google Business listing. Register Here.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

We will discuss financial statement topics like profit & loss, cash flow, financial projections, and other topics that you need to know about to better run your business and/or help prepare you in getting a business loan. Register here

Support your employees and maintain your workforce! From the pandemic to the weather crisis, from political and social concerns to zoom fatigue, we are all experiencing burnout and it can effect our job performance. Read this article on tips for supporting and energizing your workforce to combat the burnout.

This month is Women's History Month. Let us know if you are women-owned business. We will be doing a special recognition later this month!

This week's focus is on Training & Education

Our commitment has always been to provide our businesses with the support they need to grow. Each month we host a training, webinar or lunch and learn - all free for members! Recent trainings included:

What trainings/workshops could you use in your business or for your employees? We are seeking suggestions for future workshops. We are also seeking guest presenters. Share your knowledge and expertise. Call today for more details or email Candi.

We have been told to aim high, be bold & go for the big dreams (in fact, that was my statement in the community newsletter this week). And I still believe all those are true. You must have big goals, work hard and be hungry for more. I don't think we become lazy and give up on the American Dream.

However, there is a new thought on the power of being more realistic and seeking smaller, more achievable goals to balance out the bold dreams. It's too easy to burnout out trying to be perfect. Take baby steps. Manage your expectations and realize you can celebrate those little accomplishments too. Check out this clip on 'reasonable probability of success'.