Growing Dreams in LaCygne
By Dave Lindsey LaCygne, Kan. – Kenny and Caroline Hightower have been in the greenhouse business for about eight years now. They actually started on Kenny’s mother’s farm with a small greenhouse, growing plants for their own personal use. Their children developed a love of planting by being in 4-H. A friend who had a [...]
Almost perfect, but not quite: Summit Hill Gardens
By Vicki Wright Chanute, Kan. – Patsy Smeed, owner of Summit Hill Gardens just outside of Chanute, has been making soaps for over 12 years. “It’s like a fever! I can’t help myself,” laughed Smeed. “My husband says I like it a little too much!’” But, Smeed’s passion for soaps has erupted into a business [...]
Energy Independence from Independence
by Vicki Wright Independence, Kan. – With intentions to aid the nation in becoming energy independent, Earth Care Products, Inc., of Independence, provides biorenewable energy fuels, burning systems, and waste-to-energy solutions to regional, national and international partners. With facilities in Independence’s industrial park, Andy Livingston, owner and CEO of the company, says that his efforts [...]
One Stop Hunting Shop Shoots for Success
By Dave Lindsey Columbus, Kan. – Outback Archery & Tackle began in a little shed behind Steve Burton’s house. “Hunting has always been a passion in our area,” he says. “When I was growing up, my family and I worked on our own hunting paraphernalia. But the technology on the bows keeps changing and I [...]
Meeting the challenge of small-town entrepreneurship, the Coffee Loft shines
Garnett, Kan. – When Betts Abraham and Mark Powls decided to open a restaurant in Garnett, they took a leap of faith and dived right in. They had been working on a non-profit project for awhile and often talked about the idea of opening a coffee shop together. They did their research, obtained the financing, [...]
Small Town Entrepreneur of the Month
Entrepreneurs find job satisfaction in starting from scratch By Olive L. Sullivan HOWARD, Kan. — After running a successful title business for many years, Sue Bauder, of Howard, decided it was time to try something different. Like many small entrepreneurs, she realized the recipe for a fulfilling career was one that needed to start from [...]
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