NCRPC

Website Development and Online Sales
2022-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Marysville, KS*
Now that you have heard the basics of websites and online sales, come learn the next steps. This course will help each business work through the key call to actions for their website home page to increase sales and conversions. Each participant will learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) for pages on their website and be assisted in setting up an online store in WordPress. Participants will also come away with a starting list of content ideas to incorporate in social media efforts and for their E-mail marketing set up.
Plan to bring a computer and website login information for this in-person class!
JenRus Freelance instructors specialize in WordPress, but are also knowledgeable in Square and Wix.
Class size is limited to 10 to allow for more individualized training and questions. A waiting list will be kept if registrations exceed that.
Location: Marysville, KS
Landoll Lanes
2005 Center St.
Marysville, KS 66508
If you cannot attend in person, please contact us for a Zoom link (email: cottonwood005@gmail.com or communications@ncrpc.org).
For those attending in person, a taco bar will be served!
*PLEASE NOTE: We will email to confirm attendance approximately 48 hours in advance of the event to ensure the minimum class size is met. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary.
About the Instructor:
From simple sites to elaborate E-commerce sites that pair with in-store Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, JenRus Freelance has done it all when it comes to website development. JenRus Freelance is a marketing agency located in Courtland, Kansas, that focuses on providing solutions for businesses, rural economic development, municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and non-profits. Its Remarkably Rural Consulting Solutions division specializes in providing training and technical assistance in rural communities.
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.

Engaging the Nonprofit Board in Fundraising
2022-02-24 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Know the Numbers
2022-02-17 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.

Succession Planning
2022-02-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
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.
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.

3M: Money, Market, and Management
2022-02-03 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Board and Executive Director Succession Plans
2022-02-03 11:30 - 13:00 | 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
2022-01-26 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.

Making Cent$ of Financial Statements
2022-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Please note: This course is full! Additional registrations are not being accepted at this time.

If you have heard of an Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement and do not know what these mean, LRS Consulting, Inc. will teach you what they are and how to use them. Understanding your periodic financial statements can help you uncover hidden profit opportunities for your business. Not sure what Ratio Analysis, Benchmarking, or Industry Statistics are? This seminar will teach you to use them to improve your business as well as how to leverage your accounting relationship and what banks look for.
Key takeaways:

Understanding and importance of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
How to use these financial statements

Who should take this course:
New business owners/principals, existing business owners, entrepreneurs
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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.

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
2022-01-13 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Make Your Accounting Quick with QuickBooks®
2022-01-12 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.

Succession Planning – Your Guide to Passing on Your Business
2021-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
It’s a good idea to start planning early and do it a little at a time. LRS Consulting Inc. will cover the options of succession planning for your business. Following this training, business owners will better understand what the next step towards a succession plan is and how to act on it.
Key takeaways:

How to ensure continued success for your business in the future
Developing a succession plan strategy

Who should take this course:
All business owners/principals, anyone thinking of changing ownership of an existing business, or selling a business
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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.
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.

Effectively Govern and Strategically Plan
2021-12-09 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.
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
2021-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
This class is full. Another session has been added on January 12.

Any accounting software can be overwhelming and intimidating. Do not let this stop you. LRS Consulting, Inc. will help you discover the features QuickBooks© has to offer for your business and show you the benefits of accurate record keeping. Look forward to confidence in your numbers once your business starts using QuickBooks©.
Key takeaways:

How QuickBooks© is used to make recordkeeping easy
Special features in QuickBooks©

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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.

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
2021-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.
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.

Succession Planning
2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Salina, KS*
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.
Location: Salina, KS
Visit Salina Annex located at 120 W Ash St Salina KS 67401 (Directly north of the main Salina Area Chamber of Commerce building)
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary.
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.

Making Cents of Financial Statements
2021-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
If you have heard of an Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement and do not know what these mean, LRS Consulting, Inc. will teach you what they are and how to use them. Understanding your periodic financial statements can help you uncover hidden profit opportunities for your business. Not sure what Ratio Analysis, Benchmarking, or Industry Statistics are? This seminar will teach you to use them to improve your business as well as how to leverage your accounting relationship and
what banks look for.
Key takeaways:
• Understanding and importance of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
• How to use these financial statements
Who should take this course:
• New business owners/principals, existing business owners, entrepreneurs
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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.
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
2021-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Washington, KS*
Update – This class has been cancelled!
To view other available options on this topic, visit: https://www.ncrpc.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=succession+planning

Small business succession planning helps ensure that communities retain their core businesses and that owners are prepared for the next chapter in their life. 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. There will be ample time for Questions & Answers following the presentation.
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary.
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.

Strategically Recruiting and Creating an Effective Nonprofit Board
2021-10-28 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.
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.

Customer Service – The Key to Surviving Economic Downturns
2021-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Without customers your business cannot survive. Use this training to turn your need for customers into your customer’s needs to generate profit for your business. LRS Consulting, Inc. will teach you how to use your personal traits to keep customers satisfied both in person and virtually. Learn how to turn complaints into golden opportunities for your business.
Key takeaways:

Importance of understanding your customers’ expectations post COVID-19
How to best compete with your customer’s last experience

Who should take this course:
All 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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.
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
2021-10-21 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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.
Register for this course

1/2 Day Startup Bootcamp
2021-10-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Belleville, KS*
Update – This class has been cancelled!
Currently three additional opportunities to take this course are scheduled on the following dates:

May 14, 2022 – Salina
June 11, 2022 – Abilene
June 25, 2022 – Beloit

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.
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary.
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.

Make Your Accounting Quick with QuickBooks - Oct. 13 Session
2021-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Any accounting software can be overwhelming and intimidating. Do not let this stop you. LRS Consulting, Inc. will help you discover the features QuickBooks© has to offer for your business and show you the benefits of accurate record keeping. Look forward to confidence in your numbers once your business starts using QuickBooks©.
Key takeaways:

How QuickBooks© is used to make recordkeeping easy
Special features in QuickBooks©

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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.
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Financial Management
2021-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Salina, 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: Salina, KS
Visit Salina Annex located at 120 W Ash St Salina KS 67401 (Directly north of the main Salina Area Chamber of Commerce building)
*PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 5 students are needed to hold the class. If that minimum is not met 48 hours in advance of the scheduled class, it will be cancelled and we will notify registrants. We will also be monitoring conditions related to COVID-19 and may modify the format if necessary.

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.
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Creating Strong Board Chair-CEO Partnerships
2021-10-06 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.
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.
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*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form.

Know the Numbers
2021-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
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.
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Meeting the 3 M’s – Learning the Basics of Money, Marketing & Management - Sept. 29 Session
2021-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
If you want to start a new business, the three M’s are critical. This seminar offers essential information about Money, Marketing, and Management that will help you assess the feasibility of your business idea. You will then be ready to start writing a business plan and/or create cash flow projections. Come learn from LRS Consulting, Inc. about all the valuable resources available for businesses in Kansas.
Key takeaways:

Ability to determine concept viability
Resources available for small businesses

Who should take this course:
Entrepreneurs, new business owners/principals and anyone thinking of starting a new business
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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.
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Online Sales
2021-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Is your business looking to add or increase online sales? JenRus Freelance has been selling online for the past 10 years and has been helping other businesses do it for just as long.
Learn how to add an online store to an existing website through E-Commerce plugins. The course will also cover other all-in-one selling platform websites, QR codes, Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, Google Ads, Facebook Boosted Posts/Ads, Geolocation, Comment Sold, and other Apps.
About the Instructor:
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.
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Cash Flow Made Easy
2021-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Not sure what cash flow is? Come learn how to project business income and expenses. Learn how to calculate estimated monthly sales and costs by line item as well as how to manage loan repayments. LRS Consulting, Inc. will help you determine the amount of money needed for your project. This is a great seminar to understand future needs for startup or existing businesses.
Key takeaways:
• How to project business income and expenses
• Determining capital needed for your project and/or specific business
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. Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Sutton-Nutsch has worked with over 2,000 start-ups and existing small businesses in the U.S. and has received multiple awards from the SBA, ASBDC, and KSBDC.
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3Ms: Money, Market, and Management
2021-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
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
