Supporting entrepreneurs across Leavenworth County, Kansas Local ideas. Lasting growth.
About Grow Leavenworth County

Helping local ideas become part of a stronger county.

Grow Leavenworth County is a nonprofit economic development organization supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses and communities throughout Leavenworth County, Kansas.

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Who we are

Part of the county’s economic development ecosystem.

Grow Leavenworth County works alongside business owners, financial institutions, city representatives and resource partners to strengthen entrepreneurship throughout the county.

We focus on the people and businesses that make each community distinctive—helping local entrepreneurs find resources, understand financing options and build stronger connections.

Our belief is simple: when local entrepreneurs have access to the right support, their success can strengthen an entire community.
What we focus on

Supporting the people behind local business growth.

Our work centers on practical resources that help entrepreneurs start, finance, strengthen and grow businesses within Leavenworth County.

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Access to capital

Gap Financing

We help eligible entrepreneurs understand local E-Community financing designed to complement other approved funding sources.

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Future entrepreneurs

Youth Entrepreneurship

We support the annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, helping students develop ideas, practice business skills and present their concepts.

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Stronger connections

Business & Lender Partnerships

We work with business owners, banks and resource organizations to help entrepreneurs find a clearer and more connected path forward.

One county. Many communities.

Our work is not limited to one city.

Grow Leavenworth County includes members from across the county and works with residents, businesses and community representatives throughout Leavenworth County.

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Countywide perspectiveWe approach entrepreneurship as a shared economic-development opportunity for the entire county.
Community relationshipsCity representatives and local volunteers bring different perspectives and connections to the organization.
Personalized businessesWe value the independent businesses that give each Leavenworth County community its own identity.
Collaborative growthOur strongest work happens through partnerships with entrepreneurs, lenders and resource organizations.
How we work

Connection before complication.

Entrepreneurs do not always need another complicated process. Often, they need a knowledgeable person who can help them identify the next useful connection.

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Listen

We begin by learning about the entrepreneur, the business and the goal.

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Clarify

We help identify whether funding, advising or another resource may fit the need.

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Connect

We introduce programs, lenders and partners that may help move the project forward.

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Strengthen

Each supported entrepreneur contributes to a stronger local business ecosystem.

The people behind the mission

Led by volunteers and community representatives.

Our board members contribute their time, experience and local relationships because they believe in the economic potential of Leavenworth County entrepreneurs.

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Your idea belongs in the conversation

Building or growing something in Leavenworth County?

Tell us where you are, what you are working toward and where support could help. We’ll help make the next step clearer.

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