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SUMMARY:Creating Strong Board Chair-CEO Partnerships
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe 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. \n Register for this course*\n*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/creating-strong-board-chair-ceo-partnerships/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Board Development & Retention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T180000
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SUMMARY:Financial Management
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Salina\, KS\nVisit Salina Annex located at 120 W Ash St Salina KS 67401 (Directly north of the main Salina Area Chamber of Commerce building) \n*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.\n \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick 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. \n Register for this course
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/financial-management/
LOCATION:Salina\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T200000
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SUMMARY:Make Your Accounting Quick with QuickBooks - Oct. 13 Session
DESCRIPTION: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©. \nKey takeaways: \n\nHow QuickBooks© is used to make recordkeeping easy\nSpecial features in QuickBooks©\n\nWho should take this course: \nNew business owners/principals\, existing business owners \nCourse delivery: \nRegistration 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. \nAbout the Instructor:\nLRS 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. \n Register for this course\n 
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/make-your-accounting-quick-with-quickbooks-oct-13-session/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044444
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T172757Z
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SUMMARY:1/2 Day Startup Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Update – This class has been cancelled!\nCurrently three additional opportunities to take this course are scheduled on the following dates: \n\nMay 14\, 2022 – Salina\nJune 11\, 2022 – Abilene\nJune 25\, 2022 – Beloit\n\n  \n\n  \nThis 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. \n*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. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick 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. \n 
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/1-2-day-startup-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Belleville\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044444
CREATED:20210723T144420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T175920Z
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SUMMARY:Behind Every Successful Business is Great Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKey takeaways: \n\nWhat needs to be tracked and what records to retain\nEasy ways to set up recordkeeping systems\n\n Who should take this course: \nNew business owners/principals\, existing business owners \nCourse delivery: \nRegistration 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. \nAbout the Instructor:\nLRS 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. \n Register for this course\n 
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/behind-every-successful-business-is-great-recordkeeping/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T180000
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SUMMARY:Customer Service – The Key to Surviving Economic Downturns
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKey takeaways: \n\nImportance of understanding your customers’ expectations post COVID-19\nHow to best compete with your customer’s last experience\n\nWho should take this course: \nAll business owners \nCourse delivery: \nRegistration 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. \nAbout the Instructor:\nLRS 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. \n Register for this course\n\nAbout the Training:\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/customer-service-the-key-to-surviving-economic-downturns/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business and Non-Profit Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T130000
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CREATED:20210804T162203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T165858Z
UID:7251-1635420600-1635426000@www.ncrpc.org
SUMMARY:Strategically Recruiting and Creating an Effective Nonprofit Board
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe 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. \n Register for this course*\n*The link above will direct you to a Kansas Nonprofit Chamber registration form. \n\nAbout the Training:\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/strategically-recruiting-and-creating-an-effective-nonprofit-board/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Non-Profit Board Development & Retention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T200000
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:Update – This class has been cancelled!\nTo view other available options on this topic\, visit: https://www.ncrpc.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=succession+planning \n\nSmall 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. \n*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. \nAbout the Instructor:\nRick 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.
URL:https://www.ncrpc.org/event/succession-planning-washington/
LOCATION:Washington\, KS*
CATEGORIES:Business Succession Planning
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