Salina Area Chamber of Commerce The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that it has been named the recipient of the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Engagement Award for 2023 from Network Kansas.&nbsp; Chamber staff noted that they are&nbsp;thrilled to be recognized for the “Project OPEN” outreach, which includes the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge, Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, business training courses at Kansas State- Salina, and gap-loan funding access-- to a wide variety of entrepreneurs throughout our community and region.

Entrepreneurs that are interested in starting or expanding their business can find more information about Project OPEN by visiting <a href="http://www.projectopensalina.com">www.projectopensalina.com</a> or calling the chamber office at 785-827-9301.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687279063827.jpeg" alt="Salina Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Renee Duxler holds award. Photo Courtesy Salina Chamber" />
 <figcaption>Salina Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Renee Duxler holds award. Photo Courtesy Salina Chamber</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Area Chamber of Commerce The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that it has been named the recipient of the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Engagement Award for 2023 from Network Kansas.&nbsp; Chamber staff noted that they are&nbsp;thrilled to be recognized for the “Project OPEN” outreach, which includes the Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge, Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, business training courses at Kansas State- Salina, and gap-loan funding access-- to a wide variety of entrepreneurs throughout our community and region. Entrepreneurs that are interested in starting or expanding their business can find more information about Project OPEN by visiting <a href="http://www.projectopensalina.com">www.projectopensalina.com</a> or calling the chamber office at 785-827-9301.

Salina Chamber receives award for ‘Project Open’