The McPherson Chamber is a resource in providing services and programs that contribute to the start-up and growth of businesses. Maintaining an attractive business climate for both small and large business is essential to the success of any community. The Chamber takes a leading role in efforts to creating a conducive business environment for existing business.
- Education Workshops & Seminars
- Establishing and strengthening business relationships
- McPherson County Entrepreneurship Community Loan Program
- GrowKS Loan Fund Program
- McPherson ChamberCheck Program (Shop Local)
Our Partners in Business Development:
- Network Kansas is growing an entrepreneurial environment in Kansas by cultivating resources to start and grow small businesses. We are a statewide network of non-profit business-building resources that help entrepreneurs and small business owners startup and grow successful businesses.
- Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU (SBDC) Offers confidential, no-cost advising to help you start or grow your business. SBDC also offers over 75 training events each year to support you with all aspects of your work.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. SBA Business Guide Link -Guides to Plan your business, Launch your business, Manage your business, and Grow your business
- Kansas Business One Stop – This FREE tool helps entrepreneurs navigate the steps necessary to start a business in Kansas. It has everything from business licensing to funding. Whether your business is getting started, making changes, growing, or expanding, the Kansas Business One Stop is your one-stop-shop for interacting with Kansas Government.
- McPherson Main Street
- McPherson Industrial Development Corporation
- GoMcPherson
- Kansas Department of Commerce Supporting economic development in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Commerce administers programs and services to support businesses, grow the economy and improve the quality of life across Kansas.
- South Central Kansas Economic Development Division (SCKEDD) Provides crucial capital for Kansas entrepreneurs unable to gain traditional commercial loans in the State of Kansas. SCKEDD’s grants writing team partners with local communities to attain grants to improve the quality of life, attract new businesses, accelerate job growth, and encourage new private development.