Dighton hires first economic director to spur growth
Lane County selects Chuck Miller as Dighton economic development director amid aging population and business decline. Miller, a Greensburg native with USDA and grant experience, outlines three tier incentives, an industrial park, a business incubator, cooperative services, and a revolving loan fund to attract and assist new and existing businesses. He will coach firms, provide training, and connect them with state and federal grants while stressing community involvement.
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Dighton
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Senior Citizens’ Center
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Downtown landmarks seek action on preservation and sale
Allen notes grants drive decisions as the State Theater sits empty since 1999 after Dickenson Theaters closed and donated it to the city. The Windsor Hotel, built in 1887 and closed in 1977, has been owned by the Finney County Preservation Alliance since 2003 with plans for $60,000 Heritage Trust and further stabilization. The alliance envisions a 62 room hotel with restaurant and retail, needing $9 to $12 million from grants and private investors, while city leaders push to address its historic downtown role and economic impact.
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Preservation Alliance
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Harness
Alliance
Trade ban on beef shipments shocks Kansas producer community
Kansas officials say renewed Japan ban on beef imports hurts industry. The state imported 175 million in beef products to Japan in 2003 before the ban and the move threatens market confidence. Beef producer Don Hineman of Dighton, reflecting after news of the reinstated ban, calls it angry and disappointing and warns recovery and trust restoration will take time. Officials say issue was a technical nonfood safety matter tied to younger cattle.
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Dighton
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Interim director named for FCEDC continues leadership
FCEDC hires an interim director as Woodbury takes on the role. Lopez notes she preferred part time work due to other commitments and praises the caliber of the appointee. As interim president, Woodbury will aid the board in selecting a permanent president and collaborate with the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce on economic development matters.
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Woodbury
Garden City Area
City commission weighs priority list for capital projects
The commission reviewed a January 17 city staff and resident ranking of capital improvement projects and will finalize the list at a February board retreat. A public meeting is set for February 9 to discuss improvements for the Five Points Intersection. Jeff Whitham and Mario Lopez of the FCEDC outlined long term plans and recent hires, with Hawkins and Kentner delivering monthly reports. County Administrator Pete Olson sought approval for Garden City to reapply for Enterprise Zone Status with the Kansas Department of Commerce.
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Five Points
Jeff Whitham
Mario Lopez
Finney County Economic Development Corporation
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FCEDC
James Hawkins
Kaleb Kentner
Pete Olson
Garden City
Finney County
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