You need a Reason to Buy and a Reason to Believe
By Jim Correll I was in a mentor meeting the other day with one of our Innovative Business Resource Center (IBRC*) incubation candidates and his mentor. The candidate commented that current business was about 75% of what he needed it to be. The mentor then asked him “Why would anyone buy from you?” This caught [...]
Email or snail mail? – Marketing Matters
By Roger Buck, CDC In today’s world you have many ways to market your company and most companies come down to the decision of using email marketing or snail mail (standard mail using postcards). Let’s take a quick look at each one and their pro’s and con’s. Direct mail using post cards first requires a [...]
Ane Mae’s Business Lunch Review
By Dave Lindsey Independence, Kan. – “Every small town needs a coffee shop like Ane Mae’s,” says owner, Terry Trout. Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. and continues all day long. You can order bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, oatmeal, quiche, bagels and homemade muffins, a specialty of the house. The aroma of freshly brewing coffee [...]
Business Lunch Review – Sweet Greens
By Dave Lindsey If you are looking for a bright, airy and friendly place to have a business lunch, I know just the spot. Sweet Greens at 670 South Broadway in Pittsburg will satisfy your hunger and make you smile. Walking in from the ample parking lot through wide glass doors you will enter a [...]
Down-to-earth charm and healthy home-grown food make this eatery special
If you are looking for a restaurant off-the-beaten-path to conduct your next business luncheon, The Ladybug Bistro Garden Café in Mound City would be an excellent choice. There is an ambiance about the place that reminded me of the French countryside. Upon arriving you will be greeted by colorful, blooming flowers, rustic antiques and outdoor [...]
New programs coming to Labette Community College
by SEKBJ staff Parsons, Kansas, July 1, 2011 – Exciting new possibilities are becoming available at Labette Community College. Newman University in Wichita is offering a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (birth to 3rd grade) and Elementary Education (Kindergarten to 6th grade) to those who have already received their Associates Degree from Labette. The [...]
Independence Community College, where opportunities abound
by Vanessa Lee SEKBJ Correspondent Independence, Kansas June, 2011 — One of the most important civic institutions in Southeast Kansas, Independence Community College has distinguished itself as a leader in the region and a place where opportunities abound. ICC offers 45 Associate Degree programs, 22 certificate programs, and 58 online courses to more than 3,500 [...]
Heartache, heroes and hope
By Dave Lindsey Baxter Springs, Kansas, June 2, 2011 – When Mother Nature clenched her fist and pounded the city of Joplin, Missouri on Sunday afternoon, May 22, 2011, the people of Southeast Kansas immediately rallied to help. Donations of water, toiletries and clothing were loaded into trucks, vans and cars and driven into the [...]
Video: Parsons Katy Days
Check out our latest video of Parsons featuring Katy Days! 3000 people attended this festival and the video showcases some of the highlights. Enjoy.
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