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Businesses across the state of Kansas are feeling unprecedented pressures from the economic and health impacts of COVID-19.  This situation calls for a strong and creative response from all of us.   Today, the Department of Commerce is encouraging MCAC and Montgomery County to use CDBG Revolving Loan Fund monies to assist small businesse...Continue Reading

The Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM) is requesting information from travel and tourism industry small businesses to be able to start the process of having Kansas businesses declared eligible for Small Business Association (SBA) Federal Disaster Loans due to economic injury as a result of COVID-19.    THE FIRST STE...Continue Reading

Locations like Augusta National, Pebble Beach and Pine Valley may raise the pulses of golf enthusiasts everywhere. But for those finding themselves in Montgomery County, Kansas, courses named Coffeyville Hillcrest, Caney Golf and Independence Country Club offer exciting challenges on the links. Mixed among these lush greens, similar pulse-racing experience...Continue Reading

    Prosperiti Partners, LLC, based in Springfield, Missouri, has announced plans to acquire the 400,000 plus square foot former Southwire Manufacturing building, and establish a state-of-the-art production facility in the Coffeyville Industrial Park.     The proposed production facility is slated to serve as the future home for Prosperiti Builders, LLC, and plans call fo...Continue Reading

Montgomery County Action Council with Phoenix Logistics and Array Technologies will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 5, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Logistics location of 2654 Hwy 169 in the Coffeyville Industrial Park. Secretary of Commerce David Toland will attend the ceremony to welcome both Phoenix Logistic...Continue Reading

An affiliate of Phoenix Investors ("Phoenix"), a national private commercial real estate firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced it acquired an approximately 880,000 square-foot industrial facility located at 2654 Highway 169 on 105 acres adjacent to the Coffeyville Municipal Airport in Coffeyville, Kansas. The original facility was built as ...Continue Reading

Hunting season is in full swing here in Montgomery, Kansas and all game hunters are welcome! We have several places here in Montgomery County where hunters can hunt whitetail deer, duck, elk, rabbit, turkey, quail, pheasant and more! Check out all of the hunting areas our county has to offe...Continue Reading

Terry Trout completed the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program in Montgomery County during the Fall of 2012. Below he talks about the impact that this program has had on the growth of his business. Click here to read the Q & A.Continue Reading

Title: Administrative Assistant Supervised By: Executive Director, Montgomery County Action Council Directly Supervises: None Nature of Work: The Administrative Assistant’s primary function is to provide administrative support to the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Action Council. Incumbent must adhere to the MCAC Mission: To Create and Retain Jobs, Grow the Tax Base, Promot...Continue Reading

Every year in October Independence, KS throws a special celebration called Neewollah. Neewollah, Halloween spelled backward, is an event that has been going on since 1919, making this year’s event the 100th Anniversary! What started as a way to keep young people out of mischief on Halloween has turned int...Continue Reading

Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC) recently partnered with the Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) out of Pittsburg State University to become an outreach center for small businesses. This partnership will allow MCAC to continue serving small businesses in the county with more counseling, extended programs, and services.    In addition t...Continue Reading

Coffeyville, which is located in the Southeast corner of Kansas in Montgomery County, was founded in 1869 as an Indian trading post by Col. James A. Coffey. Coffeyville is one of the largest cities in Montgomery County located along the Verdigris River. Founded in 1869, Coffeyville is turning 150 thi...Continue Reading

Looking for something fun to do in the summer heat? Everyone knows that the best thing to do when it is hot outside is to take a dip in some cool, refreshing waters. Here in Montgomery County, Kansas, we are lucky enough to have amazing lakes which, year after year...Continue Reading

What makes Montgomery County, Kansas a great place to live? It has a little bit of everything. Whether you are looking for a downtown loft, a suburban two-story or a rural cottage with acreage, Montgomery County has it. And no matter what it is you’re looking to do, you won’...Continue Reading

Putting down roots in Montgomery County, Kansas means you’ll be giving your kids a tight-knit community environment to grow up in. You’ll also be able to own a home that you can pass down to future generations. It’s far easier to buy a house in our region than other part...Continue Reading

At the end of a long day at work, the last thing you want to do is spend an extra hour getting home. Those are 60 minutes you could be spending with the kids, riding a bike around your quiet neighborhood or attending a sporting event. One major benefit t...Continue Reading

As a business owner, you make decisions aimed at increasing profits and improving the lives of your employees. It therefore makes sense that you should have influence over the local policies that directly impact your company and its bottom line. You can make sure your voice is heard by joinin...Continue Reading

The town of Cherryvale is a tight-knit, historic community dedicated to helping your small business succeed! We at the Montgomery County Action Council are proud to promote their local Chamber of Commerce as an excellent partner. Dozens of companies make up the Chamber and they’re always looking to expand this network...Continue Reading

CANEY — This summer is proving to be hotter than ever for the City of Caney and members of the Caney Community Betterment Group are getting ready to ride a wave of success as another project is becoming a reality.  “Fred Gress just emailed me the attached approval letter for th...Continue Reading

Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial. In 2019 State of Third-Party Logistics Report, 3PL cites five new opportunities for leveraging digital transformation technologie...Continue Reading

Business owners in Coffeyville, Kansas: Your company stands to benefit in a big way by teaming up with our partners at the Coffeyville Area Chamber of Commerce! The organization helps to facilitate business referrals and networking opportunities between members. Participants can add job posting to the site, which will increas...Continue Reading

Photo Credit: Beard Man Photography Montgomery County, KS, is known for its beautiful landmarks, lake life, and spectacular scenic outdoor activity. What some people may not know is that this beautiful county is also home to the fast speed sport of racing. Montgomery County is home to two speedways, ...Continue Reading