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Local restaurants, catering companies, and food vendors are invited to participate in Taste of Montgomery County on September 18, 2025. This fundraising event for Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC) is expected to attract more than 200 people, creating opportunities for food vendors to reach new customers that will grow their...
Childcare is an essential part of economic development. When parents have affordable, flexible daycare services, they can enter the workforce and support their families. Local employers in Montgomery County, Kansas, have multiple daycare options, with one unique facility increasing its service hours.ABC Coffeyville will soon provide 24-hour childcare. This allows...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 13, 2025The Website Will Help Bring Businesses and Individuals to the RegionMONTGOMERY COUNTY, KS – The Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC) is excited to debut its newly designed website, https://www.actioncouncil.com/, created in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The redesign brings a clean, modern look to MCAC’s...
Staffing is one of the biggest challenges facing American companies right now and is directly affecting business expansion plans. It’s no longer enough to find a strategically-located site with existing utility infrastructure; companies are increasingly looking for communities with skilled workers and a high quality of life.The economic development experts...
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Blueprint to Build program, an innovative new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding round. This program provides rural Kansas communities a faster, more affordable way to construct state-of-the-art community centers.Blueprint to Build enables communities to select...
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce International Division has been awarded the Regional Export Promotion Program (REPP) Member of the Year Award. This honor from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) was presented at REPP’s 2025 Annual Conference...
According to the latest estimates, the United States is short up to 5.5 million homes, preventing Americans from finding the housing they need. Almost every community, no matter its size, needs additional housing investment. However, developers and government leaders in Montgomery County, Kansas, are doing something about it.“There isn’t a...
What Is a Shovel-Ready Site?
Apr 14 2025While there is no formal definition of what constitutes a “shovel-ready” site, here is a working description that our site selection firm relies on. A shovel-ready industrial site is a parcel of land or an existing facility prepped and available for immediate or at least near term use. Here are...
Resilience is no longer just about grit or recovering from setbacks. It’s about anticipating change, staying agile in uncertainty, and continuously evolving. The most future-ready organizations build resilience not just at the leadership level, but across their entire workforce—equipping employees with the skills, mindsets, and support systems they need to...
Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Kansas has been recognized as an Innovation Champion, the highest-scoring category, in the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) 2025 Scorecard. This recognition highlights Kansas' commitment to innovation, economic growth, and quality of life.“Being named an Innovation Champion for the third time during my administration underscores...
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of a new round of Rural Mural funding to support the creation of projects in rural Kansas communities. The total amount of funding available is $125,000.“Public art is a powerful tool for rural revitalization and bringing vitality and prosperity to all...
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $250,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Designated Kansas Main Street communities.“Last year’s initial round of ROOMS funding resulted in 34 new housing units across...
The Kansas Department of Commerce today launched the Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant, a new initiative aimed improving the appearance and appeal of retail and commercial business signage in downtowns across the state. The total funding amount available is $250,000 and will be distributed to support innovative,...
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Residents and business owners in Coffeyville may have noticed a significant increase in the local population as contractors arrive to work on the CVR Energy refinery. The company has brought in 3,000 technicians who will work on the refinery for about seven weeks. Some residents may have seen ads placed...
AGRIBUSINESS: Something Old Made New Again
Mar 24 2025Is the zeitgeist right for ‘agrihoods’?Would you rather invest in a golf course community or one where valuable property is profitably used to grow food?“Agrihoods” are gaining steam as an alternative real estate strategy targeting affluent, younger demographics that are jazzed by the prospect of living and raising families among...
Don’t let the membership renewal window close before you update your account with the Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC). As one of the leading economic development organizations in Montgomery County, MCAC has a variety of programs to support existing businesses that are ready to grow. Whether you have expansion plans...
Lt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit Program
Feb 5 2025Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $4.13 million in tax credits will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP).“Revitalizing our communities and state requires targeted investments that make people want to live and work in Kansas,” Lieutenant Governor and...
President Donald Trump’s 10% additional tariffs on Chinese imports went into effect Tuesday, threatening to make several key categories of goods more expensive from the hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Chinese products brought into the U.S. every year.Key FactsThe U.S. imported $426.9 billion worth of Chinese goods in...
Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects.“The Community Development Block Grant program continues to be a vital resource for our small and rural communities that...
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 29, for the annual Montgomery County Economic Outlook Event. Celebrate Kansas Day at the Coffeyville Community College Spencer Rounds Theatre from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. with a lively discussion about the local economy, projects on the horizon, and the future of our workforce. Any...
The Montgomery County Action Council (MCAC) loves talking about its members! We promote various businesses throughout the year and are excited to celebrate their good work. From companies with decades-long histories in the region to new businesses scheduling ribbon cuttings, there is always something to talk about. December is a...
When companies look to expand or relocate, workforce development is no longer an afterthought—it’s a primary factor in site selection. The days of simply considering grants or tax breaks are gone. For many businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing and advanced technologies, the question is: Can you provide the skilled...
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Montgomery County Residents Can Support These Local Businesses in the Holidays and Beyond
Nov 14 2024Supporting local businesses is a great way to help the community. Research shows holiday sales account for 25% of total revenue for half of small businesses and more than 50% of annual revenue for retail businesses. Residents who choose to shop and dine locally keep money in Montgomery County, Kansas,...
It’s a tough world out there for startups. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. I’m honored and proud that Wistia has made it to its 18th birthday.Success and failure as a startup, of course, are due to a variety of factors. But when it...
