*Please note the June First Friday e-Call will be Friday, June 12.*

Join K-State at the June 2026 First Friday e-Call to explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are addressing community health and vibrancy challenges across Kansas.

Speakers from the NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Pilot Competition, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and led by NXTUS, will share how startups, local organizations and statewide partners are collaborating to pilot new ideas that support healthier communities and stronger local economies.

The discussion will highlight opportunities for Extension, economic development and community development professionals to engage with emerging solutions, statewide partnerships and innovation efforts designed to improve quality of life across Kansas.

K-State offers an entrepreneurship webinar every first Friday of the month. The purpose of the First Friday e-Call is to increase the local community's knowledge of the experts, education and economic resources available to help small businesses and entrepreneurs and to share innovations in community development.

Registration required:

This virtual event is free and open to the public.

One-time registration is required at www.extension.k-state.edu/program-areas/supporting-communities/first-friday-ecalls. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

For questions, contact Jessica Gnad, K-State director of economic development, at jgnad@k-state.edu.