BUSINESS RESOURCES
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Business Resources
Resources for Barber County Residents: Business, Education, Churches, Health
Barber County Neighborhood Revitalization Program
This program encourages new construction and property improvements through tax rebates over a 5-year period. Projects must meet a $10,000 minimum investment and can include residential, commercial, or agricultural properties.
Local Resources
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SCORE – Free assistance, workshops, and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners
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South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD)
Manufacturing and Workforce
Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) – Kansas
Barber County is a designated ROZ county offering incentives for new full-time residents, including up to 5 years of Kansas state income tax waivers and student loan repayment assistance of up to $15,000. Applicants must establish residency in a participating county, hold a qualifying degree, and have active student loans.
Green Space Development Opportunity
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Approximately 300 acres just north of Medicine Lodge on HWY 281
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Thousands of cars and truck traffic
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Near intersection of two KDOT-maintained highways (HWY 281 and HWY 160)
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Highway frontage with on-site utilities
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Commercial and residential development potential
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Incentives available
Additional Partner Resources
Federal Resources
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Wichita State University
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Small Business Administration (SBA)
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USDA Rural Development
State Resources
Local Resources
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SCORE – Free assistance, workshops, and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners
-
South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD)
Manufacturing and Workforce
Additional Partner Resources
Federal Resources
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Wichita State University
-
Small Business Administration (SBA)
-
USDA Rural Development
State Resources
Green Space Development Opportunity
-
Approximately 300 acres just north of Medicine Lodge on HWY 281
-
Thousands of cars and truck traffic
-
Near intersection of two KDOT-maintained highways (HWY 281 and HWY 160)
-
Highway frontage with on-site utilities
-
Commercial and residential development potential
-
Incentives available
Local Resources
-
SCORE – Free assistance, workshops, and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners
-
South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD)
Manufacturing and Workforce
Additional Partner Resources
Federal Resources
-
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Wichita State University
-
Small Business Administration (SBA)
-
USDA Rural Development
State Resources
Green Space Development Opportunity
-
Approximately 300 acres just north of Medicine Lodge on HWY 281
-
Thousands of cars and truck traffic
-
Near intersection of two KDOT-maintained highways (HWY 281 and HWY 160)
-
Highway frontage with on-site utilities
-
Commercial and residential development potential
-
Incentives available
