Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer on location at Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Nickerson with Joe and Aryn Hedrick. They discuss the evolution of the farm and bed and breakfast, traveling around the country, and their commitment to the community.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Meet Mario Hawkins, our new Entrepreneur Navigator at StartUp Hutch! Whether you're starting a new business, boosting your side hustle, or growing your existing venture, Mario is here to help you succeed.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Andrew Penrose, owner of Jack’s for All Trades, a business in Buhler, Kansas, as they talk about the importance of planning ahead and hard work when you take over an existing business and the importance of working together with your community.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sam Foreman of Foreman Law Group to discuss some of the legal matters that come with starting and running a business as well as insights from Sam’s own entrepreneurial journey.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Shelly Bartel, co-owner of Bartel Kitchen and Bath, a business in Buhler Kansas, as they talk about the hard work that goes into creating a successful small business, the importance of carrying on the traditions of a family owned business, taking care of your customers in the changing economy, and working together as a community to create a thriving local economy for small businesses.

In this episode, Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer interviews Nathan Hiatt of High Point Pharms. They delve into topics such as the current state and future of the CBD and hemp industries, running a family business, and government regulations surrounding these industries.

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Logan Lawson of Sensor Dynamix to discuss Logan's move back to Reno county as well as the highs and lows of the first few years of starting his business and the importance of perseverance.

Tune in to the latest episode of The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch!

Join Executive Director Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Sarah Diamond, Downtown Manager at the Hutch Chamber to discuss local events, upcoming grant opportunities, community growth, and the downtown master plan.

With approximately 75 new businesses since 2019, Sarah discusses the positive momentum and vibrant entrepreneurial spirit shaping the community.

The latest episode of The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch is available now!

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Bud Conklin of Conklin Cars to discuss running a long standing successful business in Reno County. Topics included successful strategies, difficulties and challenges, and transitioning from one generation to the next.

The latest episode of The HotSeat by StartUp Hutch is available now!

Join Entrepreneur Navigator Jackson Swearer as he sits down with Jim Seitnater, the Interim Director of Planning and Development at the city of Hutchinson and prior Downtown Development Manager, to discuss the history of the development of downtown and what resources are available to small business owners as they look to develop historic properties.