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Connecting with Innovate24 has been an incredible experience for my photography business! The guidance and support I received truly opened doors to new collaborations and local partnerships and helped me refine my vision, improve my business strategy, and expand my network. Their commitment to fostering innovation and supporting businesses like mine will have a lasting impact. I’m grateful for their support and they have made a lasting impact on my small business journey.

Working with Innovate24 has been very important and influential from the beginning steps of my business all the way up to our release. Their mentorship, understanding, and availability have helped us refine our business model and be a source of knowledgeable advice when needed. Beyond expert advice, Innovate24 connected us with a network of local entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, opening new doors and connections for our business. Their dedication to helping our business is something I will cherish for the rest of my life as it was and still is a very vital part of our business to this day. It doesn’t get better than Innovate24!

Thanks to receiving an Empower Loan, we were able to start Hungry Chickpea and quickly grow. We’re thrilled to serve our community with healthy options and thankful to Innovate24, the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Washburn, the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills, Network Kansas, and all those who have supported us along the way.

Receiving the Elevate Micro-Business Loan was a pivotal moment for TheraPie. It enabled us to scale with a new kitchen build, which will result in increasing our capacity and creating more jobs and opportunities to support our community. We’re so grateful for the support of Innovate24 and the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Washburn as well as Network Kansas and the City of -Manhattan for making the Elevate Fund possible. Thanks to all those who have helped us grow and continue sharing our passion for connecting with delicious handmade, from-scratch pies with love.