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Kansas MarketPlace Call for Presentation Proposals

Kansas MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success will be at the Ramada Convention Center in Hays on November 9th-10th. Do you have experience or expertise to share with conference attendees? Click here for details about the conference and proposal submission guidelines. Proposals are due on July 7..

Interested in rural tourism or agritourism? Free rural tourism information meetings will be held in six north central counties on August 25-26. Click here to view the press release.

Sign up now to attend a FranklinCovey FOCUS workshop in Overland Park at the JCCC KSBDC.

FranklinCovey's FOCUS workshop teaches you to clarify, focus on, and execute your highest priorities. Learn to spend time on tasks that really matter; define goals and break them down into key tasks; reduce stress; and master information management. This workshop includes: a FranklinCovey Planning System, technological best practices to manage information, a goal-setting process, and a FranklinCovey resource CD-ROM with interactive planning tools. The materials are designed to integrate with PDAs and other productivity tools such as Outlook software.

The FOCUS class includes a one year FranklinCovey calendar system; if you prefer to use your own calendar or Outlook, you can return the system you receive in class to Franklin Covey (through their website or at a retail store) and you will receive a $40 credit toward other FranklinCovey products.

Cost: $199

Date: July 15, 2009, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Kay Lampe at (913) 469-3878.You can learn about these workshops and other courses at JCCCSBDC

• Initial Assessment for Startup Businesses
• Initial Assessment for Existing Businesses
• Summary of Money Needs
• Legislator's referral form

Featured Success Story

EmbroidMe
Owners: Kim and Gavin Unruh, Dodge City (pictured below)
www.embroidme-DodgeCity.com

After researching many franchise options, Gavin & Kim Unruh decided on EmbroidMe, a Florida based franchise that already had a reputation for superior customer service. They have now been in business over five years and have received multiple company awards for their EmbroidMe store in Dodge City. They value the freedom they have found in entrepreneurship that allows them to support causes that make a difference in life. Their business features goods and services ranging from custom embroidery and printing to personalized gifts and promotional items. They are active in local communities and have built their success on outstanding customer service.

Click here to view the entire EmbroidMe Success Story

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