About
StartUp Hutch is Reno County’s rallying community for entrepreneurs, creating collisions and fostering collaborations to help new ventures take flight. We inspire, educate, and connect entrepreneurs—supporting them to start, operate, and scale businesses that build a better Reno County for today and future generations.
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Join us to share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business, and with a little luck, change the world.
Board of Directors
Nick Baldetti, Board Chair, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
Brett Henry, Treasurer, Adams Brown Strategic Allies and CPAs
Eric Spurgeon, Vice-Chair, Tarhun 3D
Johannah Moore, Secretary, Peoples Bank and Trust Co
Bryce McFarland, Hutchinson Community College
Shane Iwashige, The Rock Group
Jessica Schmidt, Reign Real Estate
Dave Patterson, Hubco Inc
Shelly Bartel, Bartel Kitchen and Bath
Melissa Moodie, Hinkle Law Firm
Amy Brennan, First Bank Kansas
StartUp Hutch Staff
Jackson Swearer
Executive Director
620-665-3319, jackson@startuphutch.com
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Christopher Acker
Program Administrator
620-665-8468, christopher@startuphutch.com​
Reno County Entrepreneur Ecosystem
Strategic Framework
StartUp Hutch, in collaboration with multiple partners and agencies in Reno County, has developed a 5-year strategic framework for the Reno County Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Partnership (RCEEP). This plan is designed to strengthen the local economic ecosystem, foster innovation, and support entrepreneurs and businesses throughout their journey. By addressing needs and leveraging local assets, RCEEP aims to create an inclusive economy that benefits the entire community.