Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities
Don’t miss out on the next one: June 23-25 in beautiful Garnett, Kansas, Small, Serene, and Simply Garnett. This conference is for small business owners, dreamers, entrepreneur support organizations. It’s an opportunity to be inspired and reinvigorated by like-minded people who can encourage you and offer support. Registration is $175 if you register before June 1st. Small business owners get a $75 discount (only $100 for all 3 days). The price goes up $25 for everyone in June. No registrations will be accepted after June 20.
Whether you work in economic development, business, arts and culture, government, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, or education, you have an important role in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurial development in communities. There is something for everyone!
2027 Conference Registration
Registration is closed for the 2027 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference.
2027 Conference
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If you have questions about accessibility, please reach out to Emily Everts, Accommodations Specialist at eeverts@ksu.edu or 785-532-1908.
- CEC One-Page Agenda
- CEC Pre-Conference Concert
- Keynote and Capnote Speakers
- Rotating Workshop Session Schedule
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2026 Conference
- Conference Booklet
- Simplified Agenda
- Keynote and Capnote Speakers
- Workshop Session Schedule
- 2026 CEC Lodging
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The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities gathering is held over two blocks in downtown Courtland, Kansas. Participants have 15 minutes to move from workshop to workshop. Each workshop is held in a downtown venue or business.
