Sunflower

Washington County, Kansas
Business and Economic Development

Preserving The Past -- Developing The Present
Building For The Future

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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