On Friday, April 20th the ECJC convened the first-ever meeting of the Innovation Caucus to discuss the current state of entrepreneurship in Kansas. The Innovation Caucus is a group of pro-entrepreneurial, forward-thinking legislators with an interest in supporting entrepreneurship in Kansas. The attendees of the inaugural meeting of the Innovation Caucus were (from left to right): Rep. Jason Probst (D- …
The ECJC Supports HB 2767 Reinstating Enterprise Zones in Kansas
The Enterprise Center recently submitted testimony in support of HB 2767, a bill which would re-instate the Enterprise Zones program. The Enterprise Zones program creates a tax credit incentive for investments in small businesses located in non-metropolitan areas. The ECJC believes that the reinstatement of Enterprise Zones will improve entrepreneurship in Kansas by supporting small business and creating new jobs …
Statement on the appointment of CEO George Hansen to secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce
The following statement may be attributed to: Melissa Roberts – Marketing Director, Enterprise Center in Johnson County “The Enterprise Center in Johnson County is proud to congratulate CEO George Hansen on his appointment to secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce and urges the Kansas State Senate to undertake a speedy confirmation process.”
Extending Kansas Angel Investment Tax Credit is a must for entrepreneurs and investors
Today, the Kansas House of Representatives—specifically, the Committee on Taxation chaired by Johnson County’s own Rep. Marvin Kleeb—will hold a hearing on the extension of the Kansas Angel Investment Tax Credit. This credit, which is currently scheduled to sunset in 2016, is an important tool for Kansas investors and early stage companies. Simply put, it helps more Kansas companies secure …