Economic and Small Business Development
We support community economic development by providing information, research and resources for economic developers and small business owners.
Latest resources
Grow Your Own eBook
Entrepreneurship-based economic development for local communities.
Funder's Guide
Learn why philanthropists should consider funding organizations that support small business and entrepreneurship.
Youth Entrepreneurship Guide
Help place a higher emphasis on entrepreneurship throughout the education system.
Events
Investment Connection Kansas City Metro Area 2025
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Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across the Kansas City Metro Area will be shared.
Investment Connection - Nebraska 2025
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Lincoln, NE
Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Nebraska will be shared.
Latest on economic and small business development
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Long-term deposit in Native-owned bank spurs investment in Habitat Denver | -
New Small Business Lending Increases Despite Continued Constraints | -
Funding, technical assistance through SSBCI help businesses grow |