Kerri Falletti
Falletti will provide free consultation services and affordable training to business owners and prospective business owners in a six-county area.
Prior to her new position, Falletti served as community and economic developer with Cowley First.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Friends University. She also earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council.
鈥淜erri鈥檚 impressive reputation in providing economic development support to small businesses makes her an ideal business consultant for the KSBDC program,鈥� said 黑洞社区 KSBDC Regional Director Marcia Stevens. 鈥淲e are pleased to have Kerri on our team as we expand our services in rural Kansas.鈥�
The Outreach Center is a partnership between 黑洞社区, Cowley College, the Cowley County Economic Development Partnership and the Sumner County Economic Development.
Because of this partnership, the KSBDC will be able to provide increased services to entrepreneurs in Cowley, Sumner, Barber, Harper, Pratt and Stafford counties.
鈥淐owley College is committed to supporting the community through partnerships and public service programs,鈥� said Pat McAtee, president of Cowley Colleg. 鈥淭he Cowley College KSBDC Outreach Center partnership will afford business owners increased access to key services and lead to a stronger business climate.鈥�
The center will co-locate with the Cowley County Economic Development Partnership at Strother Field.
鈥淜erri鈥檚 experience in economic development in Cowley County will ensure a smooth transition; and we are looking forward to working with her in this new capacity,鈥� said Heidi Hill, director of Cowley First 鈥� Cowley County Economic Development Partnership.
Kerri will also routinely work out of the Sumner County Economic Development Office in Wellington.
鈥淲e are excited to have Kerri on board,鈥� said Janis Hellard, Sumner County Economic Development director. 鈥淪he will be a great asset in working one-on-one with our businesses and providing business training classes to Sumner County.鈥�
The KSBDC network includes eight regional and seven outreach centers. Each assists established firms, growth companies and start-up enterprises.
Any individual interested in starting or growing a small business may receive free assistance with business plan development, strategic planning, financial projections, marketing, management and other issues.