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Montgomery County Communities are Taking Steps to Address the American Housing Shortage

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Kansas Recognized as an Innovation Champion by Consumer Technology Association

New Round of Mural Grants Available to Enrich Rural Kansas Communities

Commerce Launches SIGNS Grant to Boost Downtown Revitalization

Commerce Offers Funding Opportunities for Upper Floor Housing in Main Street Communities

3,000 Contractors Arrive in Coffeyville for CVR Energy Maintenance Project

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AGRIBUSINESS: Something Old Made New Again

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Don’t Forget to Renew Your Membership to the Montgomery County Action Council

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February 12, 2025

Lt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit Program

February 5, 2025

China Tariffs: Here’s What May Cost More In The US

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February 4, 2025

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $11M for Community Improvements

January 31, 2025

Celebrate Kansas Day on January 29 with the Montgomery County Economic Outlook Event

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January 13, 2025

Celebrate 12 Days of Members With The Thriving Industries of Montgomery County!

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December 8, 2024

The Workforce Factor: How States Are Competing to Build Tomorrow's Talent

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November 18, 2024

Montgomery County Residents Can Support These Local Businesses in the Holidays and Beyond

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November 14, 2024

The secret to building systems that scale business for the long haul

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November 8, 2024

Creating Ad Campaigns to Support Your EDO’s Marketing Strategy

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November 4, 2024

How to Develop Empowered Leaders Within Your Own Team

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October 2, 2024

Montgomery County Action Council Celebrates Manufacturing Month By Recognizing Local Members

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October 2, 2024

3 Steps You Can't Miss When Growing Your Business

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October 1, 2024

Quality of Life: Does Your State Make the Cut?

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September 30, 2024

Empowering Out-State Communities: Economic Development Strategies to Compete with Urban Areas

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September 23, 2024

The Top Staffing Companies in Montgomery County Pair Employees With Career-Building Companies

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September 19, 2024

U.S. jobs report reveals a sturdy labor market with unemployment down to 4.2%

September 6, 2024

Out of Sites? Out of Mind.

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September 2, 2024

Why Downtowns Matter, and 10 Strategies for Fostering A Vibrant Downtown

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August 26, 2024

MCAC’s Talent Attraction Program Helps Companies Hire Ideal Candidates

August 12, 2024

Mitigating Site Risks for Industrial Projects

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MCAC Welcomes Lagaly as Communications and Special Projects Coordinator

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Resiliency and Ingenuity Revealed in New Forbes Business Research

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Commerce Launches Statewide Exporters Roundtable Series

Move to Montgomery County and Enjoy Downpayment Assistance and Low Housing Costs

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Economic Development Week: 5 Reasons to Join the Montgomery County Action Council

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Three Tips For Small Business Borrowers In A High Interest Environment

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How to Master the Maze of Federal Funding in Manufacturing Site Selection

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Residents Across Montgomery County Shine Through Community Engagement

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Changing Life Trends Will Affect Future Entrepreneurs. Five Things You Need To Know

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Setting Your Business Up for Success Through the Rest of 2024

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Governor Kelly announces more than $8M to be invested in digital opportunities

Sparking Community Engagement with Unique and Out-of-the-Box Social Media Strategies

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Site Selection Consultants Redefine Risks that Impact Business Investment Decisions

Retail World Negotiates Change, Adjusts on Strength

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Maximizing Tourism Impact: The Significance of Market Segmentation

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Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects

Site Selection Evolves

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Kansas Tourism Triumphs with Four Marketing Awards, Highlighting Excellence in Destination Promotion

Celebrate National Agriculture Day With These Valuable Montgomery County Businesses

Youth Leadership Month: Montgomery County Thrives Because of Its Young Business Leaders

February 21, 2024

USDA Announces $270 Million Awarded to Build Food Supply Chain Resiliency

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February 7, 2024

Adapting Business Education To Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

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February 4, 2024

STATE OF THE STATES 2024

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February 4, 2024

USDA Launches Pilot to Help More Processors Access High-Value Beef Grading

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February 4, 2024

Emergency HEAL Grants Available to Stabilize Rural Downtown Buildings

February 1, 2024

Save the Date! 2024 Montgomery County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

February 1, 2024

Member Spotlight – Labette Health: Your Trusted Destination for Medical Care

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January 22, 2024

The Importance of Understanding Labor Issues in Making the Location Decision

December 25, 2023

Made in the USA: Shoring Up Options for U.S. Manufacturing’s Resurgence

December 18, 2023

The MCAC 12 Days of Members: Celebrating Local Businesses One Day at a Time!

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December 13, 2023

USDA and EPA Strengthen Partnership to Improve Access to Modern and Affordable Wastewater Infrastructure for People in Rural America

December 5, 2023

USDA Now Accepting Applications for Farm Loans Online

December 5, 2023

Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities

November 27, 2023

Support Local Montgomery County Businesses this Holiday Season

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November 22, 2023

Commerce Program Opens Employment Pathway for Justice-Involved Kansans

November 14, 2023

Low-Cost Startup Ideas for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

November 3, 2023

President Biden Announces Over $5 Billion to Support Rural Communities During Investing in Rural America Event Series

November 1, 2023

Closing the Workforce Gap: How Economic Developers Can Address Shortages in the Job Market

October 23, 2023

Immigration: A Potential Fix for Labor Shortages?

October 23, 2023

Governor Kelly Announces Rural Champions Receive $300K for Community Projects

October 17, 2023

Governor Kelly Announces Recipients of More than $500K in Registered Apprenticeship Grants

September 28, 2023

2023 Top States for Doing Business Meet the Needs of Site Selectors

September 25, 2023

Montgomery County Action Council Announces Executive Director

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The Importance of Manufacturing: Spotlight on the Loren Cook Company

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October 6, 2022

Proof of Concept Applications Open through the End of September

September 6, 2022

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Parks and Recreation Month in Montgomery County

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Understanding current workforce shortages

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The Kansas Rural Housing Incentive District legislation: A game-changer for viable housing

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CONNEX KANSAS: A strong support system for the Kansas manufacturer-supply chain

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The city of Caney, Kansas: Rebranding for a sense of Community

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Freedom Meats, Caney, Kansas: An appetizing selection of quality meats

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February 21, 2022

Nacy’s Blessed Hand Ribbon Cutting

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October 3, 2022

Coffeyville Mutual Self-Help Housing Program

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Employment Opportunity Events

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Soybean Processing Center Projected to Improve Region's Economy, Add 50 New Jobs

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February 17, 2022

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