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An economy with a vibrant manufacturing base leads to more research and development, innovation, productivity, exports, and middle-class jobs. It has been seen that manufacturing jobs in a community help to raise living standards, sometimes more than in any other sector.
Montgomery County is home to a host of manufacturing companie...
Cheryl Brown of Nacy’s Blessed Hand at 1008 Siggins, Suite B Coffeyville had her Ribbon Cutting ceremony in July. Cheryl is the owner and stylist. She offers clients a full range of services for their hair.
She wants her clients to feel pampered and have a relaxing experience. Cheryl also hosts pop-u...
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that Proof of Concept (POC) applications for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 are being accepted through Friday, September 30.
The POC program is a part of Kansas Innovation & Technology Enterprise (KITE) and is designed to fill a fundin...
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Montgomery County Action council (MCAC) is excited to welcome Riley Lukomski as its new Executive Director
Aug 18 2022Montgomery County Action council (MCAC) is excited to welcome Riley Lukomski as its new Executive Director effective September 6 th . It will be Riley’s chief focus to build off the momentum Montgomery County currently has while also seeking out new opportunities for the county. With Riley at the helm...
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Aug 2 2022Phew, the labor market crisis is over! Jobs are growing but the rapid pace of hiring has slowed and people who were reluctant to work due to COVID are returning to the labor force. It sure seems like the labor crisis was a COVID issue, so we can all g...
Understanding current workforce shortages
Jul 27 2022In the year 2021, more than 47 million workers quit their jobs. The pandemic caused a major disruption in the country’s labor force, with many people choosing to go in search of an improved work-life balance and flexibility, increased compensation, and strong company culture.
Factors Contributing to the Labor Shortage
An increas...
Parks and Recreation Month in Montgomery County
Jul 27 2022The National Recreation and Park Association has declared the month of July as Park and Recreation Month across the country! Why parks and recreation? For one, they not only enhance the health of individuals but also create and foster engaging, vibrant, and adaptable communities, like Montgomery County, Kansas.
When it come...
The Kansas Rural Housing Incentive District legislation: A game-changer for viable housing
Jun 21 2022It is vital for local, state, and federal governmental entities to focus on establishing programs that will assist in the construction of workforce/moderate-income housing units. A community’s overall economic health and viability depend on all available housing types. The loss of people living in a community has a trickle-down effec...
