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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is the audio from our monthly radio show: Focus on Stafford County. This show aired live at 11:30 AM CT on Thursday, August 25, 2022. AmeriCorps VISTA Falon Runnebaum joined Steve and Kathleen to talk about her service year and all the things she was able to do and accomplish.
The three houses in St. John are taking shape as part of our Praire View Rental Housing! Two at the corner of 1st and Monroe and one on S. Broadway. They will be completed later this fall.
Stafford County Economic Development, Inc.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Our Office
311 N Broadway St, Saint John, KS 67576
620-549-3527
Mailing Address
PO Box 233, Saint John, KS 67576
Our Mission
To promote economic and population growth throughout the County by assisting our local businesses, engaging in community activities, and promoting Stafford County as a great place to live, work, and play.
We are an equal opportunity provider and employer.