With Vermont approaching the vaccination numbers that Governor Phil Scott has stated will result in all restrictions being lifted, local governmental boards, nonprofits, organizations and commissions are working out what do when all public meetings are allowed with no restrictions and specifically working on the question of whether remote access will still be allowed for the public and board members themselves who are out of town.
Kansas profile: A BRITE idea at Washburn
Ron Wilson
Special to The Kansan
With all of the challenges around us, would you like to hear about a bright spot for a change? Today we’ll learn about a new initiative which is indeed a bright spot – in fact, it is even named the BRITE Center. It is an innovative effort to help businesses grow, including exporting to international markets.
Under the direction of Laurie Pieper and Karl Klein, Washburn University has launched a new initiative called the BRITE Center. BRITE is an acronym for Business Resources for Innovation, Technology, and Exporting. Karl and Laurie are also director and assistant director, respectively, of the Washburn University Small Business Development Center or SBDC.