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Labor Market Reports for Kansas: March 2024
Please find the link below to the March 2024 Labor Market report. March 2024 Labor Market Report: https://klic.dol.ks.gov/vosnet/gsipub/documentView.aspx?enc=O+qpCkhjA+v3dzYVbAEMjQ== Scroll down to Labor Report Documents for the March News Release and Labor Force Data for the “Interactive Labor Force Dashboard” and “Printable County Unemployment Rate Map”.
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”.
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
Grants for March-May
The Kitty Fund will award a total of $25,000 to 25 small business owners who identify as mothers in 2024. Eligible businesses must be based in the U.S., have annual revenues under $5M, and employ between 2 to 50 people. While applications don’t open until March 2024, those interested can pre-register today. L’Oréal USA’s 2024 Inclusive Beauty Fund aims to support small beauty businesses and entrepreneurs in the U.S. impacted by the economic repercussions of COVID-19. The program offers 40 one-time grants,