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Last week, we wrapped up our first-ever NXTSTAGE Child Care Entrepreneur Growth Cohort!??? This program provided 8 childcare providers from Northwest Kansas with resources, mentorship, and personalized coaching. Over six weeks, the cohort worked to strengthen their business management skills, enhance daily operations, and utilize existing resources to maximize success. ?? Thank you to our cohort members for your dedication and hard work throughout the program! We also want to extend a special thank you to the Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc., NetWork Kansas, and Kansas State University for partnering with us to make this program possible.

As we near the end of November, we want to share one more thank you to our Board. Your leadership and support have been instrumental in driving NXTUS forward this year. ?? We’re so thankful for the guidance you provide and the impact you help us create. Thank you for being a part of our mission! We’d love to hear—who are you thankful for this year? Drop a comment below and let us know!

Way to go, Nick Rotola! ?? Nick is a visionary entrepreneur leading the charge to create a better way to scroll on social media with UP, Inc—a curated platform that provides young people with high-quality content while eliminating harmful material, fostering a healthier, more positive experience, and improving mental health outcomes for youth. ??

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In honor of National Entrepreneur Day yesterday, we want to express our gratitude to all the entrepreneurs we've had the privilege of working with this year!??? Your vision, resilience, and drive to create meaningful change inspire us every day. From launching innovative solutions to overcoming challenges, your stories fuel our mission to support and empower the entrepreneurial spirit in Kansas and beyond. Here's to celebrating your achievements and the exciting ventures yet to come! ?? #entrepreneurs #entrepreneursday #community #businessgrowth

We had an absolute blast at our Capital Conversation: Investing, Racing, and Tasting event last Friday!??? The night was filled with energy and excitement, from learning about early-stage investing and racing AI-powered robots to competing in beer and wine-tasting competitions. Thank you to Greenfield Incorporated for hosting us and sharing their groundbreaking plans to revolutionize agriculture with AI-powered robotics.???? Want to be part of Greenfield's positive change??tinyurl.com/GFRobots ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????’???????????????????,???????????,???????????????,?????????????????,?????????????????????????????????????????,??????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????://????????????????????????????????????????????????.??????

???Did you know???? According to Forbes, entrepreneurs who receive mentoring are 70% more likely to survive for 5 years or more,?doubling?the success rate of those without guidance! At NXTUS, we’re passionate about helping founders thrive. Through our programs, community events, and connections, we equip entrepreneurs with the mentorship, resources, and support they need to grow their businesses. #Entrepreneurship #MentorshipMatters #StartupSuccess #NXTUS

As we continue spreading gratitude this November, we want to take a moment to celebrate each member of our NXTUS team! ?? Every individual brings unique strengths and talents that, together, empower us to support entrepreneurs and make a meaningful impact in our community. We’re so thankful to have each other to lean on and grow with! ??

We were back with another AVP pitch meeting yesterday! We heard two awesome pitches from PrairieFood and Laundris Corporation.?? As always, thank you to Hinkle Law Firm LLC for your ongoing support and for providing such a beautiful space for our meetings!

Last Thursday, we explored how to make smarter business decisions through the power of AI-driven analytics! ?? Thank you to Justin B. Keeler for leading us through hands-on exercises that demonstrated how AI can enhance our decision-making. Special thanks to the Barton School of Business for partnering with us on another fantastic workshop, and to everyone who attended and spent the morning with us. It’s always inspiring to see so many entrepreneurs from our community eager to learn and grow together!