The eCommunity Partnership, an initiative of Network Kansas, is dedicated to fostering vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout the state. By working hand-in-hand with local communities, the Partnership provides essential tools, expertise, education and financial resources to support community-driven entrepreneurship and economic growth. Interested parties may contact Teryn Carmichael at teryn@birdicty.com or call the Bird City Century II Development Foundation office at 785-734-2556.
BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAM: Revolving Loan Fund Under the Business Incubator Program, Bird City Century II Development Foundation (BCCII) makes low-interest loans to small businesses, either expansion or start-up. As businesses pay back the loans, BCCII can then loan funds to other small businesses. Applicants are asked to submit an Initial Proposal Letter with the following attachments:
The Initial Proposal Letter needs to answer:
The BCCII Loan Advisory Committee will review the letter and attachments, and forward to the BCCII Board of Directors with their recommendation. If you have any questions or need assistance with your business plan, please call the BCCII Office at 785-734-2556. NOTE: All recipients of the Bird City Century II Development Foundation Revolving Loan Fund MUST attend a Business Start-up Session through the Small Business Development Center. Sessions are available through the Colby KSBDC Outreach office.
BUSINESS INCUBATOR BUILDING In March 2011, Bird City Century II Development Foundation with the financial assistance of the Bacon Family Foundation, purchased the old Security State Bank building. The building has since then been named the “Robertson~Griffin~Bacon Memorial Building”. The building has been remodeled to serve as a business incubator, to offer low rent to business start-ups or expanding businesses. Interested businesses can contact BCCII Foundation office at 785-734-2556 with questions.
