The Country Inn motel has opened at 765 W 175th Street South in Caldwell under the ownership of Lori Haugh.  If you are in need of motel space, give them a call at 620-845-2181.

The Muffin Top Bakery and Confections opened in South Haven at 113 N. Main.  It is owned and operated by Suzy Ingram and Debbie Ray.  Their hours of operation are Tuesday thru Friday 9 AM - 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM - Noon.  They can be reached at 620-892-2048.  They specialize in cupcakes, birthday and wedding cakes, 3-D sculpted cakes, muffins, cookies and more.  They also have many goodies available for walk-in customers to purchase.  Breakfast items like breakfast burritos, danishes, and cinnamon rolls are available for the early birds.  A daily lunch special is available with items such as lasagna, stuffed green peppers, or bierocks.  To satisfy your sweet tooth or that hungry feeling, stop by and see what they have to offer.

The Kansas Energy Conference will be held at Century II, Wichita, Kansas on October 12-13, 2010.

For more details, see the attached flyer.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center will be offering two workshops for small businesses on September 1, 2010 at the Sumner County Economic Development office at 123 N. Jefferson in Wellington.

Meeting the 3 Ms: Learning the Basics of Marketing, Management and Money - 1:00-3:00 PM
If you want to start a new business, the 3 Ms are critical.  This seminar offers basic, and essential information to consider about Marketing, Management, and Money for a new business.  A variety of resources will be provided that will help you assess the feasibility of your business idea and tips for writing your business plan.