Incentives & Resources
Kingman County and the municipalities located within have set up incentives for businesses located in or locating to the area. Additional incentives may be available upon request. Informal incentives often include permit fee waivers and utility credits.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN
The Kingman County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan is intended to promote the revitalization and development of Kingman County by stimulating new construction and the rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment by offering certain incentives including rebates of property taxes in accordance with the Plan.
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2023 KINGMAN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Kingman County has established the Kingman County Improvement Program (KCIP) to encourage investment in properties throughout the county. Assistance is available in two areas: Business Facades and Dilapidated Structures.
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BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE
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
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.
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
Click here for a database of federal grants.
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.
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
Kingman County offers a Neighborhood Revitalization Program which is a property tax rebate program on sliding scale for up to ten years. You must apply before you begin construction/rehabilitation.
Kingman County Economic Development has an improvement program to assist with improvements of facades and the demolition of dilapidated structures. Maximum grant award is $5000.00.
The City of Kingman offers incentives to new and expanding businesses within its city limits. For program information, contact Leslie Schrag at economicdevelopment@cityofkingman.com.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
The following links have grant opportunities for women and minority owned businesses:
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.
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.
Kingman County is a Rural Opportunity Zone. Tax credits for new residents and assistance for student debt reimbursement may be available to those meeting eligibility requirements.
LOCAL LENDERS
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Citizens Bank of Kansas |
Conway Bank |
| Kanza Bank 151 N Main Street Kingman, KS 67068 620-582-5821 www.kanzabank.com |
Ninnescah Valley Bank 101 East First Street Cunningham, KS 67035 620-298-2511 www.nvalleybank.com |
| The People's Bank 435 N Main Street Kingman, KS 67068 620-955-6118 www.thepeoplesbank.net |
