[Jewelry making - Article 00628] - Re: [Orchid] Funding for classes

[Judy Willingham]

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    Hello Dani, You made me curious with your statement: 

>      I just found out that the state of Kansas has grant money
>     available for folks who want to try a trade show for the first
>     time! 

    	Since it's my home state, I checked out the Kansas Dept of Commerce
    & Housing website for the grant info.  Funds are available for trade
    show participation, but limited to international shows with the
    purpose of increasing exports.  Expenses are reimbursable to a limit
    based on show location.  It would help, but not pay for much of the
    total cost. 

>        And the whole state is an enterprise zone with all kinds of
>     business benefits. 

    	The enterprise zone targets areas with low populations and must
    create at least 2 new full-time jobs in manufacturing or 5 jobs in
    retail. Benefits are a sales tax exemption.  Again, it helps, but
    not a whole lot.  Kansas is a very rural state with an ongoing
    population shift to 3 major centers.  This is an effort to encourage
    smaller industries to locate in the rural areas and provide jobs to
    keep people there. 

>         It's out there, even in the midwest.  You just have to do the
>     research, then do the work applying. 

    	You make an excellent point about doing research - like I just did.
     People would do well to check out what their state's dept. of
    commerce has available.  Could be a little help for something
    they've already got planned! 	Judy in Kansas 

Judy M. Willingham, R.S.
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
237 Seaton Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan  KS  66506
(785) 532-2936

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