Since the North Central Kansas Small Business Development Center (NCK SBDC) began in 2003, our clients started 145 businesses, created 515 full and part time jobs, and generated over $24.87 million in sales. Enjoy some of their success stories.

The KSBDC has helped many people, and here are a few success stories from clients in our service area.

Long's Ranch & Pet Supply - Washington County (46KB PDF) YouTube Video
Longford Water - Clay County (99KB PDF)
Pony Express Service Center - Washington County (46KB PDF)
The Feathered Nest - Republic County (39KB PDF)
KNCK, Inc. - Cloud County (55KB PDF)
Mid West eServices - Saline County (55KB PDF)
Sew Country - Republic County (89KB PDF)
MarCon Pies - Washington County (63KB PDF)
Cloud County Tea Company - Cloud County (30KB PDF)
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"After Linda Sutton at the KSBDC provided market research and demographics, we decided to proceed but knew we needed a business plan. I contacted Linda, attended a KSBDC workshop, and learned the basics of building a business plan."
- Wava Kramer, President,
Longford Water