2024 Business Symposium

The City of Leavenworth Business Symposium will be held 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday October 28 at the Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade Street. This event is free to attend. Registration is encouraged and includes lunch.

• 8:30 a.m. Welcome from Mayor Griff Martin
   

• 8:40 – 9:25 a.m.
  Strategic Planning for Small Business
  KU Small Business Development Center
   

• 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
  Business Panel Featuring Innovation Leaders Great Western Manufacturing, Central Bag and Cereal Ingredients

  • Read biographies for David Schroeder, Jeff Chalabi and Jack Waldron in link

• 10:00 – 10:10 a.m. Break

• 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
  Session 1 – Evaluating, Protecting and Developing New Products
  K-State Product Development/Technology Institute
   

• 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
  Session 2 – Capital and Support for Start Up Businesses and Expansions
  U.S. Small Business Administration and Grow Leavenworth County/Network Kansas
   

• 11:00 a.m.
  An Elevated Approach to Problem Solving in Business and Economic Development
  Dr. Jason Bosch from the Kansas Leadership Center
   

• 11:45 a.m. 
  Lunch and Follow Up Questions for Dr. Bosch

This year's theme is "Elevate and Innovate." The City invites local businesses and entrepreneurs to get new ideas, share insights and learn about beneficial programs.

The 2024 featured speaker is Dr. Jason Bosch from the Kansas Leadership Center. Bosch brings an energetic approach to problem-solving in business and economic development based on adaptive leadership principles.

The event also features Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute discussing the product development process and what Kansas resources support the creation of new products and technologies.

City of Leavenworth Mayor Griff Martin and City staff will be joined by local economic development organizations including the Grow Leavenworth County Development Corporation and Network Kansas to highlight local collaboration and support for new and growing businesses.

Other available resources:

• US Small Business Administration
• University of Kansas Small Business Development Center
• Network Kansas
• Grow Leavenworth County
• Leavenworth County Development Corporation
• Leavenworth Main Street
• Leavenworth and Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce
• Fort Leavenworth Employment Readiness Program

During breaks, meet with organizations that provide business resources including the U.S. Small Business Administration, LCDC, Leavenworth/Lansing Chamber, Leavenworth Main Street and Fort Leavenworth Employment Readiness at their booths.