NCRPC

Know the Numbers
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Online via Zoom
Know the Numbers is a 1-hour Start-Up Finance workshop. Financial problems are one of the major reasons that startups fail. Don’t become a casualty! This workshop covers the major financial statements, how to use them, Break Even Point, Overhead Rates, setting labor rates, and much more. Please note: we do not discuss how to obtain funding or complete lending applications.
Course Delivery:
Class will be delivered online via Zoom.
About the Instructor:
Rick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans, financial management, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors), developing sales and growth strategies, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

Setting Up and Using QuickBooks®
2022-04-21 08:30 - 12:00, 2022-05-17 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-06-30 08:30 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
QuickBooks® is a great tool for managing your accounting, sending out invoices, collecting payments, tracking all your revenue and expenses and much more. Learn the basics of setting up QuickBooks® for your business or nonprofit including setting up a chart of accounts, templates, invoices and more.
Course Delivery:
Class will be delivered online via Zoom.
About the Instructor:
The Kansas Nonprofit Chamber provides training, consulting, support, and resources to nonprofits across Kansas. Kansas Nonprofit Chamber CEO Cindy Miles has been working with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and has served on more than 30 nonprofit and government boards, committees, and commissions. She had a career in marketing for 25 years. Cindy has an MBA from Newman University and a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Wichita State University. In addition, she is a certified BoardSource Board Development Consultant and has earned a Fundraising certificate from the Lilly School of Philanthropy.
Register for this course*
*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form.

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

Make Your Accounting Quick with QuickBooks®
2022-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
QuickBooks® integration allows for quick and accurate recordkeeping, while also reducing stress and intimidation. This seamless system allows multiple users to view and edit the same information. Imagine how easy that is for your tax preparer! Join LRS Consulting, Inc in this virtual training to discover the features QuickBooks® has to offer for your business and show you the benefits of accurate recordkeeping.
Course delivery:
Registration required. Class will be delivered online via Zoom. Class size is limited to 10 participants to allow for more individualized training and questions. A waiting list will be kept and additional classes may be added if there is enough demand.
About the Instructor:
LRS Consulting, Inc. provides small businesses across the U.S. with a variety of small business solutions. Ms. Cherney is currently studying at Kansas State University and enjoys how her coursework connects to her work with LRS Consulting. Her exposure to business began at a young age with her family’s business; Amber has competed in presentations at the national level for the Future Business Leaders of America.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

Financial Management
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Concordia, KS*
Update – This class has been cancelled!
Currently two additional opportunities to take this course are scheduled on the following dates:

June 9, 2022 – Abilene
June 23, 2022 – Lincoln

Bring a calculator, a pencil, and paper! This is an in-person/live* 90-minute workshop for Established Businesses. We cover the 7-Steps to Financial Success and work on an actual example of how to use this information to manage a business more effectively. We cover pricing, financial cycles, financial roadmap, ratio scorecard, leakage, break even, financial gap, profit plan, and a managed balance sheet. This workshop is excellent for business owners to understand how to improve their business and financial knowledge. It is also a great tool for Accountants/CPAs to keep their clients on track.
About the Instructor:
Rick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans, financial management, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors), developing sales and growth strategies, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

1/2 Day Startup Bootcamp
2022-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Salina, KS*
This unique workshop is not offered anywhere else. It is designed to help entrepreneurs move through the challenging “Business Plan” phase of starting a business. It is ideal for folks that already have an idea to start their business and want to do it the right way. It is also a great refresher for owners of a business who may have gotten off on the wrong foot! This workshop will cover the first two (2) phases of the 5-phase startup process. One of the innovations developed by the instructor, Rick Feltenberger, is the KansasKanvas™. This innovation guides attendees through the process of identifying the ideal customer, determining market size, and much more. We also provide the innovative LivePlan business plan template, known for helping thousands of people complete a bankable business plan.
Location:
Visit Salina Annex, 120 W. Ash Street
Salina, KS 67401
*PLEASE NOTE: We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. If not met, the class will be cancelled.
About the Instructor:
Rick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans, financial management, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors), developing sales and growth strategies, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

Behind Every Successful Business is Great Recordkeeping
2022-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Are you not sure what you need to track in your business or what records to keep? LRS Consulting, Inc. will walk you through all the steps needed on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to ensure you have accurate records. Recordkeeping does not have to be intimidating if set up correctly the first time.
Key takeaways:

What needs to be tracked and what records to retain
Easy ways to set up recordkeeping systems

Who should take this course:
New business owners/principals, existing business owners
Course delivery:
Registration required. Class will be delivered online via Zoom. Class size is limited to 10 participants to allow for more individualized training and questions. A waiting list will be kept and additional classes may be added if there is enough demand.
About the Instructor:
LRS Consulting, Inc. provides small businesses across the U.S. with a variety of small business solutions. Ms. Cherney is currently studying at Kansas State University and enjoys how her coursework connects to her work with LRS Consulting. Her exposure to business began at a young age with her family’s business; Amber has competed in presentations at the national level for the Future Business Leaders of America.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

Financial Management
2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Abilene, KS*
Bring a calculator, a pencil, and paper! This is an in-person/live* 90-minute workshop for Established Businesses. We cover the 7-Steps to Financial Success and work on an actual example of how to use this information to manage a business more effectively. We cover pricing, financial cycles, financial roadmap, ratio scorecard, leakage, break even, financial gap, profit plan, and a managed balance sheet. This workshop is excellent for business owners to understand how to improve their business and financial knowledge. It is also a great tool for Accountants/CPAs to keep their clients on track.
Space is limited!
Location:
Dickinson County Economic Development Conference Room
203 NW 15th
Abilene, KS 67410
Registration deadline: June 3, 2022*
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum number of participants are needed to hold this in-person session. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. If not met, the class will be cancelled.
About the Instructor:
Rick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans, financial management, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors), developing sales and growth strategies, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

1/2 Day Startup Bootcamp
2022-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Abilene, KS*
This unique workshop is not offered anywhere else. It is designed to help entrepreneurs move through the challenging “Business Plan” phase of starting a business. It is ideal for folks that already have an idea to start their business and want to do it the right way. It is also a great refresher for owners of a business who may have gotten off on the wrong foot! This workshop will cover the first two (2) phases of the 5-phase startup process. One of the innovations developed by the instructor, Rick Feltenberger, is the KansasKanvas™. This innovation guides attendees through the process of identifying the ideal customer, determining market size, and much more. We also provide the innovative LivePlan business plan template, known for helping thousands of people complete a bankable business plan.
Space is limited!
Location:
Dickinson County Economic Development Conference Room
203 NW 15th
Abilene, KS 67410
Registration deadline: June 3, 2022*
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum number of participants are needed to hold this in-person session. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. If not met, the class will be cancelled.
About the Instructor:
Rick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans, financial management, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors), developing sales and growth strategies, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

Financial Management
2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Lincoln Center, KS*
Bring a calculator, a pencil, and paper! This is an in-person/live* 90-minute workshop for Established Businesses. We cover the 7-Steps to Financial Success and work on an actual example of how to use this information to manage a business more effectively. We cover pricing, financial cycles, financial roadmap, ratio scorecard, leakage, break even, financial gap, profit plan, and a managed balance sheet. This workshop is excellent for business owners to understand how to improve their business and financial knowledge. It is also a great tool for Accountants/CPAs to keep their clients on track.
Location:
Finch Theatre
122 E Lincoln Ave
Lincoln, KS 67455
Registration deadline: June 17, 2022*
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum number of participants are needed to hold this in-person session. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. If not met, the class will be cancelled.
About the Instructor:
Rick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans, financial management, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors), developing sales and growth strategies, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

Developing a Business Plan for Your Business or Nonprofit
2022-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Yes, you can start a business or nonprofit without a plan but a plan helps you to prepare for not only success but it is also a tool for getting funding that will help you launch and/or grow your organization. This session will teach you the steps of creating a business plan for your business or nonprofit and provide a template for creating your own plan.
Course Delivery:
Class will be delivered online via Zoom.
About the Instructor:
The Kansas Nonprofit Chamber provides training, consulting, support, and resources to nonprofits across Kansas. Kansas Nonprofit Chamber CEO Cindy Miles has been working with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and has served on more than 30 nonprofit and government boards, committees, and commissions. She had a career in marketing for 25 years. Cindy has an MBA from Newman University and a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Wichita State University. In addition, she is a certified BoardSource Board Development Consultant and has earned a Fundraising certificate from the Lilly School of Philanthropy.
Register for this course*
*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form.

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.

1/2 Day Startup Bootcamp
2022-06-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Beloit, KS*
This unique workshop is not offered anywhere else. It is designed to help entrepreneurs move through the challenging “Business Plan” phase of starting a business. It is ideal for folks that already have an idea to start their business and want to do it the right way. It is also a great refresher for owners of a business who may have gotten off on the wrong foot! This workshop will cover the first two (2) phases of the 5-phase startup process. One of the innovations developed by the instructor, Rick Feltenberger, is the KansasKanvas™. This innovation guides attendees through the process of identifying the ideal customer, determining market size, and much more. We also provide the innovative LivePlan business plan template, known for helping thousands of people complete a bankable business plan.
Location:
North Central Regional Planning Commission Meeting Room
109 N. Mill Street
Beloit, KS 67420
Registration deadline: June 17, 2022*
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum number of participants are needed to hold this in-person session. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. If not met, the class will be cancelled.
About the Instructor:
Rick Feltenberger is Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Fort Hays State University. During his business career, Mr. Feltenberger was a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished Fortune 500 business executive. As an entrepreneur, Rick started and successfully exited 4 businesses and served as an Advisor-in-Residence for a business incubator where he assisted multiple startups. He is well versed in business plans, financial management, debt & equity funding (bank loans and investors), developing sales and growth strategies, and helping business owners Exit With DignityTM when they are ready for the next chapter in their life.
Register for this course

About the Training:
The North Central Regional Planning Commission is hosting a series of FREE trainings through June 2022 for residents, businesses and nonprofits located in the 12-county NCRPC service area including the following North Central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington. Learn more and view the full calendar of available courses.
