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Emporia Main Street Hiring to Boost Local Entrepreneurship

7/8/2025

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Emporia Main Street is hiring for two roles funded by a $375,000 FORGE grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
The positions are for a Fabrication Lab Outreach and Innovation Specialist and a Marketing and Events Coordinator.
The initiative aims to boost technology access, support local entrepreneurs, and foster economic partnerships.
Plans include establishing a "one-stop shop" for regional entrepreneurship and enhancing business development resources.
New equipment for the Fabrication Lab will be introduced, with upcoming announcements on pitch opportunities.

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Story summary

Emporia Main Street is hiring for two roles funded by a $375,000 FORGE grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
The positions are for a Fabrication Lab Outreach and Innovation Specialist and a Marketing and Events Coordinator.
The initiative aims to boost technology access, support local entrepreneurs, and foster economic partnerships.
Plans include establishing a "one-stop shop" for regional entrepreneurship and enhancing business development resources.
New equipment for the Fabrication Lab will be introduced, with upcoming announcements on pitch opportunities.