GLC Meeting Dec 18th – Strategic Business Action Plan

1. Business Summary

This action plan captures the outcomes of the Grow Leavenworth County board meeting and converts discussion into a structured execution framework. Focus areas include youth entrepreneurship, small business incubation, branding clarity, and creation of a low-friction entry point for aspiring entrepreneurs across the county.

2. Needs & Pain Points

Low early registration for the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Unfinalized logo and unclear external messaging
Lack of a visible on-ramp for early-stage entrepreneurs
Fragmented support pathways between lenders, mentors, and resources

3. Improvement Blueprint

Finalize brand identity and tagline
Implement proactive youth and school outreach
Launch a relaxed entrepreneur expo / networking series
Align partners under a shared intake and progression framework

4. Actionable Roadmap

Immediate Fixes (0–7 Days)

Confirm YEC outreach contacts and resend invitations
Distribute logo options for board review

Short-Term (1–4 Weeks)

Confirm April entrepreneur event date and venue
Secure partner participation (lenders, CPAs, marketers)

Medium-Term (1–3 Months)

Execute first entrepreneur networking event
Collect participant feedback to shape follow-up sessions

Long-Term (3–12 Months)

Establish recurring incubator-style programming
Create a repeatable countywide entrepreneur pipeline

Operational Enhancements

Shared intake rubric across partner organizations
Clear referral handoffs between agencies

Marketing & Visibility

Targeted digital outreach to aspiring entrepreneurs
Partner cross-promotion and referral incentives

Financial & Partner Alignment

Budget proposal tied to Network Kansas parameters
Sponsorship alignment for event support

5. ThriveKS Action Plan

Following the meeting, ThriveKS structures next steps into a delegated plan by role. ThriveKS provides templates, timelines, and coordination assets while execution remains with board members, staff, and partners. This ensures continuity without adding operational burden.

6. Grants & Programs

Network Kansas E-Community funding
Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge support
Local sponsorships and partner contributions

7. How ThriveKS Supports GLC Meeting Dec 18th

ThriveKS serves as the post-meeting structuring engine—translating discussion into organized action plans, supporting materials, and follow-through systems that enable board and partner execution.

8. Follow-Up Plan

January meeting: finalize logo and event approval
April: execute first entrepreneur networking event
Quarterly: review participation and outcomes

9. Questions for Next Meeting

Which logo option will be finalized?
What budget range is approved for the April event?
Which partners are confirmed for participation?

10. How We Can Help GLC Meeting Dec 18th

ThriveKS can continue providing structured planning, coordination tools, and implementation frameworks that allow Grow Leavenworth County to scale impact without increasing administrative load.