Work With Wichita
Start a Business
Starting a new business is a significant commitment. Learn about what you need to do by clicking below.
Get Ready to Work with Wichita
Want to work with the City? Find out what you need to do by clicking below.
Vendor Registration
Do you offer a commodity or service? Pursue opportunities to do business with the City of Wichita and participate in bidding on contracts.
Find Other Contract Opportunities
Expand your business by working with other government entities, such as the County, School District, and others in the Metro Area.
Certify Your Business
Learn about the EBE Program
The City of Wichita Emerging Business Enterprise, or EBE, certification is a race-neutral, small business preference program. The intent of the certification program is to provide increased access for small and emerging businesses to City purchasing opportunities.
Find Other Certifications
The City works with certified businesses. Learn more about the types of certifications that are right for your business.
Find Help for Your Business
Empower Evergreen (EE) provides the Hispanic/Latino community connection to a continuum of educational opportunities, work-readiness preparation, and small business development resources in a culturally inviting, bilingual, and comfortable space.
The Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC), located at WSU, offers confidential, no-cost advising to help you start or grow your business.