By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
The “Shank Tank” style business competition, IGNITE Rural Business, is still accepting applications for entrepreneurs to start their companies in Barton County.
Great Bend Economic Development Director Sara Arnberger said the competition is back for a second year to provide participants with business exposure, mentorship and the chance of cash prizes to begin their business idea.
"If you're reading this and you're still thinking of getting your submission in, please do," said Arnberger. "We would love to have you. As a reminder, we give away $95,000 in prize money that we raise through the sale of tax credits for NetWork Kansas."
Within the $95,000 available in prize money, the first-place winner receives $50,000.
The deadline to submit an application is this Thursday, June 13. Visit www.igniteks.com for complete details and to complete the application.
The top 10 businesses will be selected by early August. The top five participants will make a Shark Tank style pitch to a live audience during the finale event at the Crest Theater in Great Bend in October.