BUSINESS RESOURCES
Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) county in Kansas and is authorized to offer one or both of the following financial incentives to new full-time residents: Kansas state income tax waivers for up to five years and student loan repayments up to $15,000 over 5 years. Applications can be made on the Kansas Commerce website.
What is ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance?
ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance is administered By Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
Partners with Counties, Cities, Employers, and Foundations
Provides up to $15,000 in Student Loan Repayment Assistance over 5 years
You May Be Eligible for ROZ Student Loan Reimbursement Assistance
You must have a newly established permanent address in a participating county (see map above), so long as that address was established after the county began participating in the program.
Applicants must have an active student loan balance in their name, as well as an associate’s, bachelor’s or post-graduate degree prior to moving to the participating county.
To apply, you will need to provide proof of domicile in the ROZ County, proof of previous permanent residency (prior to earning your degree), transcripts with degree dates and student loan balance with distribution dates.
The Barber County Neighborhood Revitalization Program:
This plan is intended to promote the revitalization and development of the County of Barber by stimulating new construction and the rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment of the area in order to protect the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the county by offering certain incentives which include tax rebates.
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Examples of How Tax Rebate Works:
1st year- Rebate would be100% of the real estate taxes paid. 2nd year- 80% 3rd year- 80% 4th year- 60% 5th year- 60%.
A minimum of $10,000 must be invested
An upfront, non-refundable application fee will be charged by the appraiser’s office to cover office time and administration.
Rebates will apply to rehabilitation of existing structures, additions to existing structure and new construction.
Rebates will apply to all residential, commercial, and agricultural structures with few exceptions yet to be determined.
Please click the link below for more information.
You may obtain an application at the Barber County Appraisers Office, located in the Barber County Courthouse.
https://barber.ks.gov/uploads/5/6/1/9/56198487/neighborhood_revitalization_program_2017.pdf
FEDERAL
The local Small Business Development Center is out of Wichita State University and offers
confidential no-cost advising.
Brandy Willett, Advisor
Kansas Small Business Development Center-Wichita State University
(316) 978-6624
brandy.willett@wichita.edu
https://www.wichita.edu/research/ksbdc/index.php
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers small business loans and assistance programs,
outreach efforts and initiatives to aid and inform small businesses.
Email: wichita_do@sba.gov
Phone: 316-269-6616.
https://www.wichita.edu/research/ksbdc/index.php
The USDA has several programs for businesses including programs specifically designed for
rural entrepreneurs.
• Business & Industry Loan Guarantee
• Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program
• Rural Energy for America Program
Travis Snider, Business Program Specialist
Rural Development-United States Department of Agriculture
1405 S. Spencer Road | Newton, Kansas 67114
travis.snider@ks.usda.gov
Phone: (316)-282-3477 | Website: www.rd.usda.gov/ks
https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact/travis-snider
STATE
This Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC) website contains information about various forms
of funding. The KDC of also offers Commercial Rehab grants as part of the Community Development Block
Grant Program.
Network Kansas is a statewide network of non-profit business-building resources that help
entrepreneurs and small business owners startup and grow successful businesses.
info@networkkansas.com or call 877-521-8600.
https://www.networkkansas.com/
LOCAL
SCORE offers free assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. There are training
opportunities, workshops, and other resources.
The South Central Kansas Economic Development District has financing options and may be
able to help locate grants. For financing info contact:
Natalie Santonil, Business Resource Program Leader
South Central Kansas Economic Development District, Inc.
9730 E. 50th Street N. | Bel Aire, KS 67226
O: (316) 440-3343 | C: (316) 651-6393
https://www.sckedd.org/businessloans
MANUFACTURING RESOURCS & PARTNERS
For manufacturing resources at the state level, please contact our KDC Project Manager, Marla Canfield at marla.canfield@ks.gov or 785-230-1025.
Manufacturing Extension Partnerships Centers and partners have developed a wide range of
services and initiatives to enable manufacturers to identify opportunities to accelerate and
strengthen growth and competitiveness in the global marketplace. For local assistance contact
Kansas Manufacturing Solutions.
Kansas Global Trade Services helps businesses succeed globally by leveraging international
trade knowledge, experience, and global network. Offerings include international business
consulting, market entry strategy, market research, trade mission facilitation, and trade
compliance.
https://www.wichitachamber.org/membership/member/kansas-global-trade-services-inc./
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
The Workforce Center of South Central Kansas provides a number of services at no cost for
employers. For assistance call (316) 771-6800.