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City of Leavenworth Food Truck Pilot Program
The City of Leavenworth will begin a food truck pilot program on May 1 to increase activity and food options in the downtown. Local businesses within the downtown zoning district can apply for a permit to reserve adjacent on-street parking spaces for a food truck. Permits will be available on the City Clerk’s website and can be requested for a single day or recurring days. The program will run for six months from May 1 to October 31. Permits will be reviewed and approved on a first come, first serve
Labor Market Reports for Kansas: February 2024
Please find the link below to the February 2024 Labor Market report.February 2024 Labor Market Report: https://klic.dol.ks.gov/vosnet/gsipub/documentView.aspx?enc=O+qpCkhjA+v3dzYVbAEMjQ== Scroll down and click on “Labor Force Data” for the “Interactive Labor Force Dashboard” and “Printable County Unemployment Rate Map”.
Grants for April-June
Grants: April-JuneThe FedEx Small Business Grant is set to award over $230,000 in grants and services to 10 U.S.-based small businesses. One grand prize winner will receive $50,000 and nine additional recipients will be granted $20,000 — along with various perks, including print credit, consultation services, and more. Applications open March 1 and close April 1The Backing Small Businesses grant program is now open!In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports
Rolling Grants: Updated 4/2/24
The Accion Opportunity Fund grants small business loans ranging from $5,000-$250,000, along with educational resources, coaching, and support networks in both English and Spanish. This program offers mentorship programs, microloans, and a hubzone program for small business owners’ financial needs.America’s Seed Fund, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), offers up to $2 million for U.S.-based startups and small businesses that are developing innovative technology. Project pitches are accepted
Labor Market Reports for Kansas: January 2024
Please find the link below to the January 2024 Labor Market report.January 2024 Labor Market Report: https://klic.dol.ks.gov/vosnet/lmi/default.aspx?plang=E Click on “Monthly Labor Report” at the top. Then scroll down further and click on “Labor Force Data” for the “Interactive Labor Force Dashboard” and “Printable County Unemployment Rate Map”.
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
10 Essential Tax Tips for Self-Employed Professionals
If you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or independent contractor, you might feel confused when it comes to managing your finances and filing your taxes. Here’s how to glean tax advantages with LLC status, digitize your paperwork for easy document management, and file your taxes with ease. Tax Advantages for Freelancers You can take advantage of some helpful tax perks through deductions. You may be nervous about your tax burden, but keep in mind that you also qualify for the
5 Reasons To Monitor Your Website's Performance with an Optimized Website, PDF Editor, and More Tech
Having a website is essential for building a successful company in the modern marketplace. However, it isn't enough to have an online presence. Your website must be effective if you want to grow your company. And you can learn more about how to improve your online presence if you monitor the performance of your website and take advantage of resources like a PDF editor and website designers. Here are five reasons why the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce thinks you should take action. 1.
How a ''Shop Local'' Campaign Can Support Your Leavenworth Community
As the holidays approach, many small businesses are starting to think about ways they can attract more customers and boost sales. One great way to do this is to participate in or start a holiday "shop local" campaign. These campaigns are designed to encourage people to buy gifts and holiday items from local businesses instead of big box stores or online retailers. They can have a big impact on the local economy and community. By promoting local shopping, you encourage shoppers to keep money within the