Updates on a Stafford County Hospital grant, a photo contest and more.
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In rural communities, the health of residents and economic growth go hand-in-hand. To economically thrive, a community must have an eye for building an environment that residents want to live in, raise their families and people want to move to.
One aspect is to have a community that offers residents the chance to walk and bike on safe and accessible sidewalks.
Updates on the Stafford County S.E.E.D. Center, an EcoDevo Grant award and more.
GREAT BEND, Kan. – Golden Belt Community Foundation recently completed the March competitive grant cycle and awarded a total of $21,163. The foundation supports programs or projects that are innovative, collaborative, proactive, measurable and sustainable. Competitive Grant Awards for March, 2016 include:
On Wednesday, April 13th, Program Director for Stafford County Economic Development, Ashlee Bevan, and Stafford STARS After-School Director, Sharilyn McNickle, took 11 students from the STARS After-School Entrepreneurship class to Wichita for some education and fun.
Information on a Stafford Open House, a search for a summer intern, upcoming events and more.
Information on the Central Kansas Youth Entrepreneurship Competition, Stafford housing project and more.
On Friday, January 22nd, the City of St. John and its surrounding communities received news that Kroger would be closing the Dillon’s store in St. John. This sudden announcement was a huge disappointment. A grocery outlet is a vital element in a town for many reasons.
Information on the Central Kansas Youth Entrepreneurship Competition, upcoming events and more.
Get ready for several area high school students to take over St. John on Wednesday, March 2 with business product and/or service ideas! Stafford County Economic Development, in cooperation with NetWork Kansas, is hosting a Youth Entrepreneurship Competition for adjoining counties that are also classified as a NetWork Kansas E-Community.
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.