REAP Member Opportunities 5/5/2025
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference: June 26 and 27, Kingman (with a pre-conference concert on the 25th evening). Entrepreneurial communities are cities, neighborhoods, or townships that are continuously working to develop an environment that fosters entrepreneurship to promote community economic development. Come learn tips and resources! Find out more about the conference here.
The 2025 Industry Research Exchange on the economic impact of tariffs is less than one month away. Register now to join us on May 20, 2025 to hear timely data and insights on how tariffs are affecting key sectors in the Wichita area. You’ll hear evidence-based analysis on trade policies and their implications for economic growth, employment, and business operations in south-central Kansas.
The Economic Impact of Tariffs
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex – Room 132
5015 East 29th Street North, Wichita KS 67220
(29th Street N & Oliver)
Rural grants: If you are a rural community in a county of less than 50,000 population, do yourself a favor and check out the myriad of grant options that you could apply for through Patterson. The letter of intent for Round Two is July 3 so keep that
in mind. Learn more.
Office of Rural Prosperity & Commerce Grants: ROOMS supports new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in designated communities; Rural Murals grant supports the creation of artistic projects in rural communities; TAPS invests in projects that will leverage creative placemaking; SIGNS improves the appearance and appeal of retail and commercial business signage in downtowns.
Kansas Arts Network: The Kansas Arts Network
mission is to strengthen public commitment and funding
for the arts and creativity in Kansas through advocacy,
civic engagement, and education. Become a member.
Attend the fifth annual Kansas Arts Network Conference.
Elevator in a historic building: Needing to put an elevator in a historic building? One place to get information is Baker McMillan Architects. Contact Garric Baker at garric@bakermcmillan.com.
AI LESSONS: South Central Tourism Region will be hosting “Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to AI”, a two-hour in-person workshop in Great Bend, June 25, 1-3 p.m. This is an affordable opportunity to learn more and fine-tune your AI skills for marketing your organization. Learn more.
Shop Kansas Farm Marketplace: The next Market of
Farms will take place July 12 in Andover. Learn about
the event.
