About Rural Community Partners
Empowering rural Southeast Kansas through entrepreneurship, collaboration, and strategic community development.
Our Mission
Rural Community Partners supports entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations across Southeast Kansas by providing mentorship, resources, and strategic guidance. We help people find opportunity, connect with expertise, and engage in meaningful, locally driven economic development.
We believe thriving rural communities are built on strong local businesses, collaborative partnerships, and equitable access to quality resources and expertise.
Our Vision
Stronger rural communities, driven by local opportunity.
Our Core Values
What guides our work every day
Community First
We believe in the power of communities to shape their own futures through collaboration and support.
Inclusive Growth
We ensure all entrepreneurs and community members have access to resources and opportunities.
Strategic Support
We provide targeted, data-driven support aligned with real community needs and aspirations.
Lasting Impact
We focus on sustainable solutions that create long-term opportunity and prosperity.
What We Do
Support Entrepreneurs
We help aspiring and existing business owners develop plans, find mentors, access resources, and grow thriving enterprises.
- ✓Business planning assistance
- ✓Mentorship matching
- ✓Financing guidance
- ✓Training and workshops
Guide Communities
We partner with local organizations and municipalities to develop strategic initiatives that strengthen local economies.
- ✓Economic development strategy
- ✓Community planning
- ✓Partnership development
- ✓Project implementation
Our Approach
We take a comprehensive, collaborative approach focused on understanding your unique situation and providing tailored support. We combine expert guidance, access to networks, data-driven analysis, and accountability to create lasting opportunity and impact in rural Southeast Kansas.
Listen
We start by understanding your goals, challenges, and aspirations.
Connect
We link you with mentors, resources, partners, and expertise you need.
Support
We provide ongoing guidance and accountability to help you succeed.
Ready to Get Started?
Explore our services and discover how Rural Community Partners can support your goals.