Talent & Education
The benefits of locating in a community with a university and technical college are extensive. Both are training the next generation of talent while also supporting the community through unique initiatives. Flint Hills Technical College, for example, has the Business & Industry Center where they create customized training programs businesses can use to train employees on new equipment, etc. Emporia State University has several programs that include a Small Business Development Center, Entrepreneurial Center, and marketing program businesses can leverage.