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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”.