NCRPC

Setting Up and Using QuickBooks®
2022-06-30 08:30 - 12:00, 2022-05-17 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-04-21 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

Creating and Implementing a Strategic Plan
2022-06-14 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-03-31 11:30 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
You’ve heard the term in you fail to plan, you plan to fail. The creation and implementation of a strategic plan is critical to growing your organization. This session will take you through the steps of strategic planning for your organization.
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
2022-06-11 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
2022-06-09 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.

Developing an Effective Fundraising Plan
2022-06-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Fundraising is one of the biggest challenges nonprofits face. For small to medium size nonprofits its even a bigger challenge. We will go through the steps of setting goals and identifying strategies for raising funds and diversifying your funding.
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.

Engaging the Nonprofit Board in Fundraising
2022-06-02 08:30 - 10:00 | Online via Zoom
Every nonprofit board member should be responsible for helping the organization to fund raise and there are many ways to get engaged in assisting with fundraising. Find out what nonprofit board members can be doing to assist and how to get them to do so.
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.

Board and Executive Director Succession Plans
2022-05-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Online via Zoom
Being prepared when the Executive Director, Board Officers or Board Members move on allows your operations to continue on smoothly when those transitions take place. Learn about the importance of creating succession plans that will help you to be prepared for those transitions.
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.

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.

Canva Training
2022-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Interested in learning how to create eye-catching graphics and social media posts? One of the best tools out there for novice designers on a budget is Canva. It is a free online tool that is more accessible and user friendly than designing with Adobe products. This beginner level course will take you through the basics of Canva and places to get free-to-low-cost graphics and photos. Participants will come away from the course with three to five different graphics that can be used in real life applications in the participating business or organization.
By popular demand, this session was added following a previous offering of the course in March!
Course Delivery:
Class will be delivered online via Zoom.
About the Instructor:
This course will be instructed by Josey Hammer of JenRus Freelance. JenRus Freelance is a marketing agency located in Courtland, Kansas that focuses on providing solutions for businesses, rural economic development, municipalities, and non-profits. Its Remarkably Rural Consulting Solutions division specializes in providing training and technical assistance in rural communities. Hammer is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communications and Photojournalism and she is the lead photographer and videographer for the 314 Graphic Design Division at JenRus Freelance.
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
2022-05-14 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.

Succession Planning
2022-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Concordia, KS*
Update – This class has been cancelled!
Currently this workshop is scheduled to be offered one more time on the following date:

June 10, 2022 – Abilene

This informational session is designed to grow awareness of the importance of succession planning for small business owners in Central Kansas. It is not a ‘how to’ workshop for exiting a business. Our session is particularly well suited for owners in the 30-50 year range, or at any stage in their business lifecycle. The presentation will include statistics from a recent survey of business owners, a discussion on business value, and a discussion on liquidity. Small business succession planning helps ensure that communities retain their core businesses and that owners are prepared for the next chapter in their life. There will be ample time for Questions & Answers following the presentation.
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.

Conducting Assessments for Board and CEO
2022-05-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Online via Zoom
Evaluations of both the nonprofit board and the Chief Executive should happen annually. This session will provide insight on how this should be conducted and tools to conduct assessments of both so you can set goals for each to improve performance.
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.

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.

Effectively Govern and Strategically Plan
2022-05-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Learn the importance of having a Governance Committee and the huge role that this committee has in the success and effectiveness of the board as well as the committee’s role in planning for the short- and long-term future of the organization.
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.

Website Building Workshop
2022-04-28 08:00 - 12:30 | Salina, KS*
This class is now full! If you would like to be added to a wait list in case of a cancellation, please send an email to Lori at communications@ncrpc.org.
There are also still spaces remaining for the same training scheduled in Concordia on April 6: https://www.ncrpc.org/event/website-building-workshop-2/
This workshop is intended for individuals/business owners interested in creating a new website or updating an existing/out-of-date website. The half-day workshop will give small business owners the opportunity to learn the basics of building and owning a website. The attendees will be hands-on with developing their own site and understanding the process of creating an online presence.
Plan to bring a laptop computer!
The class will walk through:

Website basics
Website Do’s and Don’ts
How to get started
Platforms/Hosting sites to use
Marketing features to include
How to work within the GoDaddy Content Management System

Class size is limited to 8 to allow for more individualized training.
A waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met.
Location:
Visit Salina Annex, 120 W. Ash Street
Salina, KS 67401
About the Instructor:
The workshop will be instructed by Courtney Swanson, Outreach Coordinator of the Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster, and Susan Penka, Business Advisor at the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University. Swanson and Penka each bring experience in web development and helping businesses improve their online presence.

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.

Creating Effective and Functioning Committees for your Nonprofit Organization
2022-04-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Online via Zoom
While nonprofit boards are providing strategic directions for the organization and making big decisions much of the work happens at the committee level. This session will teach about ideal committee structures, getting committee members on board and how committees really do help your organization grow.
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.

Know the Numbers
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Strategically Recruiting and Creating an Effective Nonprofit Board
2022-04-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Learn how to conduct a gap analysis of your board and how to identify and recruit the right people to serve on your nonprofit board as well as where you might look for potential board members.
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.

Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members and Officers
2022-04-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
Note: This class was originally scheduled for March 22 and was postponed. Additional registrations are still being accepted for the new date!
Boards are only effective if board members understand their roles and responsibilities. Learn about the basic responsibilities of board members and officers and what you need to do to get them to commit and follow through as well as the role of the board chair in making this happen.
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.

3M: Money, Market, and Management
2022-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
The Top-3 reasons that start-ups fail: Money, Market, and Management! This 90-minute workshop is an introduction to the basics of Money, Market, and Management for anyone considering the launch of a new business or anyone looking for a refresher! Learn about sources of funding and what good credit looks like. Understand the importance of market development and why it is relevant. Dive into a better understanding of managing a business. We reinforce the following concepts: No Free Money; Need for Personal Financial Investment; Need to Work ON the Business; and identifying a target market.
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.

Creating Strong Board Chair-CEO Partnerships
2022-04-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Online via Zoom
It’s important for the nonprofit board and the Chief Executive to work together well but for that to happen each needs to understand their roles and how they should complement one another. Learn how to create those strong working relationships.
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.

Website Building Workshop
2022-04-06 08:00 - 12:30 | Concordia, KS*
Registration for this class is now closed!
This workshop is intended for individuals/business owners interested in creating a new website or updating an existing/out-of-date website. The half-day workshop will give small business owners the opportunity to learn the basics of building and owning a website. The attendees will be hands-on with developing their own site and understanding the process of creating an online presence.
Plan to bring a laptop computer!
The class will walk through:

Website basics
Website Do’s and Don’ts
How to get started
Platforms/Hosting sites to use
Marketing features to include
How to work within the GoDaddy Content Management System

Class size is limited to 8 to allow for more individualized training. Deadline to register is 4/4/2022!
A waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that. We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met.
Location:
Holiday Inn Express
2175 Lincoln Street, US 81
Concordia, KS 66901
About the Instructor:
The workshop will be instructed by Courtney Swanson, Outreach Coordinator of the Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster, and Susan Penka, Business Advisor at the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University. Swanson and Penka each bring experience in web development and helping businesses improve their online presence.

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.

Canva Training
2022-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
This class is full. Please check back for future classes. If you would like to be notified if another session is added, you may send an email to communications@ncrpc.org.

Interested in learning how to create eye-catching graphics and social media posts? One of the best tools out there for novice designers on a budget is Canva. It is a free online tool that is more accessible and user friendly than designing with Adobe products. This course will take you through the basics of Canva and places to get free-to-low-cost graphics and photos. Participants will come away from the course with three to five different graphics that can be used in real life applications in the participating business or organization.
Course Delivery:
Class will be delivered online via Zoom.
About the Instructor:
This course will be instructed by Josey Hammer of JenRus Freelance. JenRus Freelance is a marketing agency located in Courtland, Kansas that focuses on providing solutions for businesses, rural economic development, municipalities, and non-profits. Its Remarkably Rural Consulting Solutions division specializes in providing training and technical assistance in rural communities. Hammer is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communications and Photojournalism and she is the lead photographer and videographer for the 314 Graphic Design Division at JenRus Freelance.

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.
