e-Community Partnership

The eCommunity Partnership, an initiative of Network Kansas, is committed to building strong, entrepreneurial ecosystems in communities across the state. By collaborating with local leaders, we provide the tools, funding, education, and expert support needed to ignite community-driven entrepreneurship and economic vitality. 

• Funding Support Accessible gap-financing loan programs designed to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures

• Grant Support for programming, technical assistance, and educational opportunities tailored to entrepreneurs' needs. 

• Expert Guidance Community Entrepreneurship Advisors offer hands-on, customized support—connecting local teams with statewide resources and expertise.

• Ecosystem Building We help communities work together, strengthen leadership, and create innovative solutions to local challenges.

• Networking Opportunities Tap into the power of the Network Kansas ecosystem to access knowledge, training, and financial resources—exactly when and where you need them. 

A Network Kansas eCommunity makes entrepreneurship central to local economic development. Each of the 75 eCommunities features: 

• Local Leadership Team
  Drives strategy and goal-setting with support from a Community Entrepreneurship Advisor.
   
• Local Financial Review Board
  Reviews and approves loan applications, keeping funding decisions community-based.
   
• Revolving Loan Fund
  Locally managed with capital from Network Kansas, offering flexible financing for entrepreneurs.
   
• Access to Network Kansas Funding
  Multiple funding programs available to meet diverse business needs.
   
• Public & Private Funding Connections
  Leverages local partnerships to expand financial support.
   
• Statewide Network Access
  Connects entrepreneurs to 600+ partners for education, resources, and technical support.
   
• Entrepreneurship Programming
  Tailored programs for startups, growing businesses, business transitions, and youth.
   
• Support for New Initiatives
  Resources to pilot and launch innovative entrepreneurial projects.
   

Network Kansas is helping to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting communities, like Girard, with the resources needed to start and grow small businesses. For more information about their statewide network of nonprofit partners, visit their website by clicking the Network Kansas logo.