Start Your Own Business Class!

Last Updated 8/25/2025

Want to start a business or take yours to the next level?

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE through Coffey County Economic Development for Coffey County residents! Apply here:  https://www.coffeycountyks.org/445/Small-Business-and-Event-Grants 

From Emporia Main Street:

The Start Your Own Business Class has helped to start or expand over 100 entrepreneurial businesses in the area.  If you are serious about taking your business from concept to reality, the Start Your Own Business class is one of the best tools at your disposal.

General Information

Start Your Own Business (SYOB) classes are held annually in the fall.  Topics covered include cash flow, financing, marketing, insurance, taxation, legal structures, site selection, business expansion, human resource management, daily operations, business plans, logistics, and much more.

Due to the individualized attention required in the Start Your Own Business course, the class is limited to a maximum of sixteen people.

Who can benefit from the SYOB course?

SYOB is open to anyone who wants to start, expand or enhance a business, including

  1. New entrepreneurs
  2. Existing business owners looking to expand their operations or improve your existing entity
  3. Employees - If you are an existing business and have a rock star employee, the SYOB class may ingrain the skills necessary for your staff to aid in future expansion efforts

Dates: Classes begin October 13th

Times: Monday & Thursday evenings, 6pm - 9pm.  Dates are: October 13, 17, 20, 23, 27, 30 & November 3, 6, and 10. A community reception/graduation will be held toward the end of November.

Location: Emporia Main Street (727 Commercial Street (unless otherwise specified). 

Instructors: Each class will contain basic subject matter presented by Casey Woods, Executive Director of Emporia Main Street, followed by a presentation from local practitioners in the category of discussion.

Cost: Thanks to the generous financial support of ESB Financial, the course is just $100.

We'd love to see some Coffey County entrepreneurs take advantage of this opportunity!

Become a Chamber Member!

Your membership helps us support a thriving community for all in Coffey County.

Kansas Tourism Visits Coffey CountyThis spring, Colby from Kansas Tourism visited Coffey County to explore and film a special To the Stars segment for WIBW!
John Redmond ATV Trails & Local Pro Interview Did you know Coffey County, Kansas has ATV trails at John Redmond Reservoir? This spring, Kansas Tourism visited Coffey County for a spe...
Register for Coffey County Shop Hop!We're creating a new passport experience to encourage residents and visitors to explore and support local businesses throughout Coffey C...
Our first SOLD OUT Paint & Acquaint Event!Building a strong community starts with building connections, and sometimes the best connections happen when people step away from their...
Christian Church of Burlington Vacation Bible School 2026
Jul 26, 2026
5:30 PM CDT
1401 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
Read More 
Christian Church of Burlington Vacation Bible School 2026
Jul 27, 2026
5:30 PM CDT
1401 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
Read More 
Christian Church of Burlington Vacation Bible School 2026
Jul 28, 2026
5:30 PM CDT
1401 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
Read More 
Christian Church of Burlington Vacation Bible School 2026
Jul 29, 2026
5:30 PM CDT
1401 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
Read More