May 2023 Newsletter

For updates on Stafford County Economic Development activities.

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HOI to Take Over Property Management

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Stafford County Economic Development has engaged Housing Opportunities Inc (HOI) a nonprofit in Great Bend to take over property management of their rental properties effective March 1. Stafford EcoDevo’s rental portfolio has grown from three units to eleven in just over a year with two more houses still under construction. 

Focus on Stafford County – January 2023

This is the audio from our monthly radio show: Focus on Stafford County. This show aired live at 11:30 AM CT on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Kathleen talks about her plans to step down as executive director later this year and that the organization is currently hiring for her replacement. She also gave updates on other activities including housing, childcare, etc.

Executive Director Announce Decision to Step Down

Kathleen Norman has announced her decision to step down as the Executive Director of Stafford County Economic Development. Norman has applied to the Peace Corps and anticipates her placement starting this fall. She will find out later this spring when and where she is being sent.

Stafford County Economic Development Awarded SEED Grant

Stafford County Economic Development has been awarded a $49,125 SEED grant from the Kansas Dept. of Commerce to help fund 3 projects in the categories of libraries and food retail.

Focus on Stafford County – October 2022

This is the audio from our monthly radio show: Focus on Stafford County. This show aired live at 11:30 AM CT on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Kathleen talks about Stafford County YEC (Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge) coming up in February. She also gave updates on other activities including housing, childcare, etc.

2022-2023 Stafford County YEC

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Stafford County Economic Development, in association with the Network Kansas E-Community Partnership, will be housing Stafford County YEC on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 as part of the 2022-2023 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) series.

Focus on Stafford County – September 2022

This is the audio from our monthly radio show: Focus on Stafford County. This show aired live at 11:30 AM CT on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Kathleen talks about AmeriCorps and their new remote AmeriCorps VISTA member, Theresa McLoyd. She also gave updates on other activities like current grant applications, housing, childcare, etc.

VISTA Wraps Up Service Year

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Our VISTA’s service year has come to an end! Over the past year, Falon Runnebaum's work has focused on housing and childcare which are crucial for developing a strong and robust workforce.

Theresa McLoyd Joins EcoDevo as AmeriCorps VISTA 

For the next year, Theresa McLoyd will be working with Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) as an AmeriCorps VISTA. She is originally from Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Johnson County, Kansas in 1995.