K-State 105 newsletter

A message from the director

As we celebrate K-State Extension and Engagement Week, I’m reminded of the core strength that sets K-State apart: our commitment to integrating engagement across everything we do.

 

From supporting local businesses to advancing community development, K-State 105 is leading the charge to drive economic growth and prosperity across Kansas.

 

Many of our K-State 105 projects led by K-State Research and Extension highlight this mission in action, such as the Digital Ambassador program or collaborative work with Douglas County CORE. Each of these programs brings us closer to building a brighter, more connected future for our state.

 

I encourage you to read on or watch our K-State 105 video to to learn more about our programs and discover how you can get involved.

 

All the best,

Jessica Gnad

Director, K-State 105

K-State launches effort to heighten digital literacy in Kansas

The Digital Ambassador program — a K-State Research and Extension and K-State 105 program to improve broadband access for thousands of Kansans — is being piloted in three state extension districts:

  • West Plains Extension District — Scott and Finney counties.
  • Central Kansas Extension District — Ottawa and Saline counties.
  • River Valley Extension District — Republic, Washington, Cloud and Clay counties.

 

The program emphasizes helping rural and otherwise underserved people utilize internet applications in a beneficial way. It involves more than 14 partners across the state.

Read more about the Digital Ambassador program.

K-State 105 entrepreneurship project in Douglas County advances economic growth

A K-State 105 project is boosting economic growth in Douglas County by building an entrepreneurship ecosystem.

 

K-State Research and Extension — Douglas County is partnering with Douglas County CORE to help local entrepreneurs start and grow businesses in Douglas County. Work so far has focused on establishing quarterly programs to attract entrepreneurs, including a competition to pitch ideas and award funds to the winners as well as monthly meetings, fellowships, advisors, capital and microgrants.

Learn more about the Douglas County collaboration.

Upcoming events

Learn more about upcoming events from K-State 105 partners

Kansas Rural Health Association Webinar: Introduction to K-State 105 and Extension

Thursday, Oct. 31 | Virtual

Partner: Kansas Rural Health Association and Kansas State University/K-State Research and Extension

Learn more about this event.

 

First Friday e-Call: The economic impact of public trails

Friday, Nov. 1 | Virtual

Partner: Kansas State University/K-State Research and Extension

Learn more about this event.

 

Online grant writing workshop

Nov. 5 and 7 | Virtual

Partner: Kansas State University/K-State Research and Extension

Learn more about this event.


NetWorked November Virtual Convening

Tuesday, Nov. 12 | Virtual

Partner: NetWork Kansas

Learn more about this event.

 

First Friday e-Call: Child care innovations in Hays

Friday, Dec. 6 | Virtual

Partner: Kansas State University/K-State Research and Extension

Learn more about this event.

K-State 105 in the news

K-State partners, NetWork Kansas continue K-State 105 collaboration for statewide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge

Oct. 7 | Salina Post

Read more

 

Newstalk K-State Technology Development Institute

Oct. 17 | KWCH 12 News

Watch the TV segment.


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