Business Resources
Here at the Chamber, we are more than happy to help in any way you need!
El Dorado Information
Resource and Landlord Guide
Local Resources
Business Guide, Training, and Education Resources
- Kansas Works
- Butler Community College/Business Education and Training Analysis (BETA)
- Leadership Butler
- Workshops & Courses on Demand by SCORE
- Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) Training
- KSBDC Events
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Learning Center
- SBA Learning Center for Women Entrepreneurs
- MoneyGeek Guide for Veteran-Owned Business
- MoneyGeek Guide to Maximize Military Benefits
- Investing in a Business
State Resources
- Leadership Kansas
- Center for Economic Development and Business Research
- KSBDC (Kansas Small Business Development Center)
- Network Kansas-Resources to Start and Grow your business
- Small Business Administration (SBA) in Kansas
- SBA Loan Programs
- SBA Kansas Resource Guide
- Kansas Government Agencies-Workplace Fairness
- 2022 Kansas Labor Report
- How to start an LLC in Kansas
Federal Resources
- U.S. Chamber Foundation
- SCORE Business Resource Center
- SCORE Veteran-Owned Business Resource Center
- SBA Online Training
- Access Financing-Your guide to government resources
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs- Veteran Entrepreneur Portal
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs-Office of Small and Disadvantaged Utilization Resource Center
- U.S. Small Business Administration-Federal Veteran Assistance Program
- Digital Veterans Business Resource
- Medicare Resources for Veterans
- Discounts for Military and Veterans
- Ultimate College Guide for Veterans & Active Service Members
Starting a Business
Resources for Starting a Business
- 10 Steps to Starting a Business
- State of Kansas Business Center
- Registering a Business
- Kansas Secretary of State
- Hiring Your First Employee
- Discover Business: How to Write A Business Plan
- Kansas Department of Commerce
- FREE Decals for Shop Small campaign
- Free Business Management software
- How to start an LLC in Kansas
Employer Links
- Department of Labor
- Kansas Employers Resource Center
- KANSASWORKS
- Procurement and Contracts
- Business Education and Training Analysis
- Leadership Butler Resource
- Affordable Health Insurance Resource
- CANVA.com (FREE Graphic Design)
- ConstantContact.com (FREE media, communication, connection with consumers)
Advocate
Influencing economic and social policy, as well as maintaining a high quality of life for our citizens is a fundamental mission of the El Dorado Chamber. To that end, the Chamber needs the involvement and participation of our members.
If you would like to participate in the Advocacy committee, please contact the El Dorado Chamber.
Stay engaged on state policy issues that could affect the El Dorado business community.
Kansas General Assembly
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KS House of Representatives
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KS Senator
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Voter Registration
Connecting with Kansas State Government Visit Website
Connecting with Butler County Government Visit Website
Boards of Trustees
USD 490 El Dorado School District Board of Education Visit Website
USD 375 Circle School District Board of Education Visit Website.
Butler County College Board of Trustees Visit Website
Elected Officials
United States President Visit Website
United States Senate Visit Website
United States House of Representatives Visit Website
Kansas Elected Officials Visit Website
Kansas State Senate Visit Website
Kansas State House of Representatives Visit Website
Butler County Visit Website
City of El Dorado Visit Website
Register to Vote
Register in Kansas Visit Website
Find your Polling location Visit Website
Find election offices by county Visit Website
Federal Resources
Sales tax is collected from El Dorado residents and non-residents on the purchase of tangible goods and services within the city. El Dorado has a 1-cent sales tax supporting general operations, including but not limited to Economic Development, Street Rehabilitation, and Property Tax Reduction.
Special taxing districts are used in other nearby cities and throughout the State. In certain new development areas of El Dorado, there is an additional sales tax for Community Improvement Districts (CID).
Sales Tax-City of El Dorado, KS
State Tax = 6.5%
City - General Tax = 1.0%
Total Sales Tax Rate = 7.75%
The sales tax in the following areas increased 2.00% to 9.75%
El Dorado - Business Park- 3000 block (CID)
El Dorado - Business Park- 3200 block (CID)
El Dorado - West Central 2500 Block (CID)
El Dorado - West Central 2700 Block (CID)
Taxes 101
- 12 Small Business Tax Deductions
- Internal Revenue Service-Tax Topics
- Business Organization/Tax Structure
- Federal Tax Obligations
- Kansas Workers Compensation
- Business Tax Registration
- Kansas Unemployment Tax
Employment Opportunities
ACT Workforce Initiative
The goal of the Butler County ACT Workforce is to create a better workforce for Butler County businesses.
We have joined forces with area Chambers, schools, Butler Community College, Kansas Workforce, El Dorado INC and Butler County to provide education, and events to help shape our workforce.
These events include a Career EXPO, Job Shadow Day and Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
To learn more about the Workforce project visit: https://www.workreadycommunities.org/
https://www.allconnect.com/blog/navigating-your-digital-job-search
Senior Employment Programs and Resources:
https://www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employment-programs-and-resources/
https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/what-are-university-based-retirement-communities
Veterans Resources:
https://primeweld.com/blogs/news/trade-careers-for-veterans