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Posted date: Mar 17, 2021

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NetWork Kansas is proud to partner with wKREDA Ice House Facilitators to provide an all virtual Ice House class open to the entire state with preference given to residents of the wKREDA region (Western Kansas).

The "Think Like an Entrepreneur with New Problem Solving Skills" class will benefit those who are considering an entrepreneurial endeavor, those who would like to expand on their entrepreneurial and problem solving skills as well as students who are growing and diversifying their entrepreneurial abilities.
This 8 week course will be held via zoom each Wednesday evening starting at 6:00pm and concluding at 7:30pm. The elite facilitators include Christy Hopkins of Greeley Co, Deb Ohlde of New Heartland Freelance in Clyde, Eli Svaty of Liberal, and Lea Ann Seiler of Hodgeman Co.

This course will be sponsored by NetWork Kansas to offer it at a discounted rate of $100 for adults and $50 for students. The class will be limited to the first 25 who register. Registration deadline is March
19th. Register Today! [1]

Attached is a pdf and jpg for you to promote this in your county and community. Please help share the word about this great opportunity!

**E-Communtiies may offer additional discounts/sponsorships if they wish**

Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek0TsUqUOt1p_KQ_EcGb22q0DTP3lnzilCrtJKT_o8ZEOk0w/viewform?usp=sf_link

More Information about Ice House:
https://elimindset.com/entrepreneurship-programs/ice-house-entrepreneurship-program/

For additional questions, concerns or comments you can contact Sarah LaRosh or Christy Preston

Sarah LaRosh | Manager, Rural Entrepreneurship, Western Region
[email protected] | (785) 346-4978

Christy Preston | Product Manager, Rural Entrepreneurship
[email protected] | (785) 269-7625
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