Opportunities Found in Washington County, Kansas    Rich in History    Free Land Development    High Speed Internet Capabilities    Industrial Sites for Development    Diversified Agricultural Community    Excellent Quality of Life Diverse Recreational Facilities    Museums    Washington County Rodeo    Playgrounds    Ball Parks    Munchkinland Park in Washington    Many Churches    Fair Grounds    Washington County Speedway    Home of Jayhusker Racing    Ballparks    Community Swimming Pools    Golf Courses    4-H Fair    Hunting and Fishing    Guide Services    Hunting Lodge    Campground with Shower Facilities Human Capital    Five Excellent Schools Public & Parochial    Two Pre-schools    Adult Education/Distance Learning    Medical Facilities and Services    Many Community Celebrations    KSDS (Kansas Specialty Dog Service)    Twin Valley Developmental Services, Inc.    Independence Farms, Inc.       (School of Therapeutic Riding) Industrial Parks    Linn Fabrication    Washington       Free Lot Program for Industrial Lots    Home to several businesses    Agriculture Industry    Metal Fabrication Government    Cities:       Mayor/Council    Washington County:       County Commission Civic Organizations    City Community Groups    Rotary international    Lions' Club    Churches & Church Groups    Youth & School Organizations    Business Booster and       Economic Development Groups Newspaper, Television, Telecommunications    Four Newspapers:       Washington--Hanover--Linn--Clifton    Local Community Cable Channels    Internet Services    High Speed Wireless Availability North Central Regional Planning Commission    Mission Statement:     To generate regional development through co-operative planning and action.     Assists organization and individuals to achieve goals through planning, organization, funding sources, etc.    Has worked with communities, individuals and companies in Washington County on various projects. Local NCRPC Projects    Washington Emergency Services Building    NCKP Soybean Processing Plant    Haddam and Barnes -- Housing Grants    Hanover -- Sewer Project    CDBG -- Bridge Replacement    Many Other Projects Since 2006 Christy L'Ecuyer has been Washington County Business and Economic Coordinator. Contact Christy for County Business and Economic Related Questions. Phone: 785-325-2638 Address: Courthouse -- 214 C Street Washington, Kansas 66968 Email: Christy L'Ecuyer Hours:8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday Revitalization Plan for Washington County, Kansas

Helpful Links:    Kansas Small Business       Development Center    Business Utility Zone    Kansas Dept. of Commerce    Kansas Dept. of Revenue    MyKansas    Blue Skyways Informational Site    City of Barnes, KS Website    City of Clifton, KS Website    City of Haddam, KS Website    City of Washington, KS Website    Free Lot Program        (Via Link to City of Washington) Health Care    Hospitals: Washington -- Hanover    Dentist    Optometrist    Chiroptractors    Medical Clinics:        Washington -- Linn -- Hanover    Residential Care Facilities Emergency Services    Five Ambulances    Fire & Rescue Services Financial    Nine Banking Institutions in County    USDA Servicing Point    Tax and Accounting Services Local Tax Abatement Program Offered through Washington County for non-metropolitan areas in the following participating town: Barnes -- Clifton -- Linn -- Hanover -- Palmer -- Washington Available for all areas of the county Qualified for USDA Rural Development Funds Kansas Department of Commerce Incentives Environment    County Wide Recycling Program    Washington County State Lake - 111 Acres    Fishing    Boating,    Camping,    Picnic areas    Public hunting land -- 352 acres    Nature Trail located near Haddam       Griswold Wildlife Area Aesthetics    Washington County Scenery    Pastoral Countryside    Eye-catching Sunsets    Beautiful Views    Rolling Hills    Clean Air Law Enforcement       Washington County Sheriff's Department    Sheriff/Undersheriff    Eight Certified Law Enforcement Officers    24/7 Coverage over 900 Square Miles    911 Communications    Emergency Preparedness Historic Sites    Pony Express Station    Historical Museums    1882 Log Cabin    1889 Jail    Hollenberg Station    Barnes Mercantile    6th Principle Meridian -- Mahaska    Several of President Roosevelt's       WPA Projects Local Infrastructure    The City of Washington, among other cities in the county, maintains and operates its own water and wastewater treatment plant.    The City of Washington owns and operates its own power plants 24/7.    9.1 Megawatts Generation Capability Transportation    Airport    Railway    State and Federal Highways    Interstates Within One Hour's Drive    Trucking Lines Libraries    Washington    Haddam    Clifton    Greenleaf    Hanover Housing    Washington    Linn    Greenleaf    Hanover    Morrowville    Haddam    Mahaska Lodging    Motels    Bed and Breakfasts    RV Sites Summary Washington County is a very diverse community which strives to maintain an enjoyable quality of life for its citizens.

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