Fledgling entrepreneurs have an opportunity to set up shop in downtown Iola on a temporary basis to see if they can get their business ideas to take wing.
Bill Maness, economic development director for Thrive Allen County, noted the organizations recent renovations in the Kress Building on the east side of the square allowed for three separate areas for potential occupants. Each is about 100 square feet about the size of an office cubicle and rent for about $100 a month.
Thrive is targeting any potential business owner seeking to start a business.
The $100 is all inclusive, and covers utilities, WiFi and having a receptionist to answer the phone if youre not there, Maness said.
There is no expected lease term.
One such vacant area is on the ground floor; the other two are on a second-floor mezzanine.
Its a great opportunity for somebody who cant afford $500 or $600 a month in rent to have a trial space, to see if they can make a business tick, Maness said.
For more information, call Thrive at 365-8128.
