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August edition of the Spotlight features Seneca Variety. It's a must shop! Carries everything and more!
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Northeast Kansas Enterpr ise Faci l i tat ion Ini t ia t ive Volume 8 , Issue 8
August 2012
Project Outcomes:
(June 2, 2003 to July 31, 2012
Total Clients
Assisted: 790
Businesses Started:
65
Businesses
Expanded: 19
Jobs Created: 252
Businesses
Retained: 10
Jobs Retained: 68
Tune-Ups of Existing
Businesses: 64
For more information contact:
Facilitator Teresa McAnerney (785) 364-0583
Board Chair David Key (785) 336-2184
Visit: www.nekef.org
Everything & More! That’s what
you will find at Seneca Variety, 425
Main Street in Seneca, Kansas.
Seneca Variety is an iconic store
known throughout Northeast
Kansas and Southwest Nebraska.
The best thing about Seneca Variety
is the selection of merchandise.
There is truly something for
everyone. Customers often say…
“I’ve looked all over for this or that,
including the ‘big box stores’, and I
found it here at Seneca Variety”.
It’s back to school time. Hurry in for
school supplies that can’t be beat.
They carry a full selection of
supplies for students from
preschool to college.
Christmas is coming! Find the
largest selection of toys in the area
for all ages including puzzles,
games, models and Melissa & Doug
toys. Many great gift ideas for all
occasions!
Christmas… the list goes on and on!
Are you a quilter or crafter? The
fabric department is incredible and
extensive. Purchase broad cloth,
fleece, flannel, Jack Dempsey
patterns, embroidery floss, cross
stitch, notions and so much more.
Businesses love the selection of
office supplies.
Don’t forget the old fashioned bulk
candy and fresh popcorn. Treat
yourself with a bag of peanut
clusters or orange slices.
Dona and Jack Willmeth bought the
store in October 2011 when the
previous owners decided it was time
for a change. So, what made the
Willmeth family decide to buy a
retail store? They love Seneca
Variety and didn’t want to see the
store close or be turned into
something else. Walking into
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Welcome to Seneca Variety– Find Everything & More!
Upcoming Events
ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT
September 6, 2012
NEKEF Board Meeting
6:00 pm Dinner/Meeting
Atchison, KS
Location tbd
September 12-14, 2012
Sirolli Fall Forum
Sophia Center
801 South 8th
Atchison, KS
September 12, 2012
Dr. Ernesto Sirolli Speech
7:00 pm Ferrell Academic Ctr.
Benedictine College
1020 N. 2nd Street
Atchison, KS
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Northeast Kansas Enterpr ise Faci l i tat ion Ini t ia t ive Volume 8 , Issue 8
August 2012
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Dr. Ernesto Sirolli will
speak at 7:00 pm on
September 12th, 2012 at the
Benedictine College
Ferrell Academic Center.
Dr. Sirolli has studied entre-
preneurship worldwide and is
the founder of the Sirolli Institute and creator of
Enterprise Facilitation®. Don’t miss this inspira-
tional presentation on rural business sustainabil-
ity and community growth. Visit www.nekef.org
for more information. This is a sponsored event,
admission is free and open to the public.
Seneca Variety feels like coming home again
they say. Dona, being a business owner and
director of Seneca Downtown Impact, had many
tools and resources at her disposal for help
starting the business. “Working with Dona is
always a pleasure”, says Teresa McAnerney of
Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation. “She’s
focused and a hard worker” added McAnerney.
Another perk to buying this business is Dona and
Jack wanted to teach their sons, Kent and
Dawson, about entrepreneurship and work ethic
by working at the store. Maybe someday one or
both boys will carry on the family tradition. That
family tradition can
be traced back to
Dona’s great
grandfather, Archie
Scott. Scott
founded a small
town called Dailey
in northeastern
Colorado. At that
time he opened the
first general store in
town called “The
Dailey Cash Store”.
The Willmeth family will soon complete their first
year in business. All is running smoothly at the
“Everything & More” store. Dona, Jack, Kent and
Dawson thank you & invite you to come to
Seneca Variety soon and find Everything & More!
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ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT
Welcome to Seneca Variety– Find Everything & More!
Kent and Dawson demonstrate
how fast you can finish your
shopping at Seneca Variety!
425 Main Street Seneca, KS
Phone: (785) 336-6126
STORE HOURS:
OPEN DAILY 8:30– 5:30
