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Norton County Recruitment Incentive Program
A $60,000 recruitment grant from Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc. will be coupled to $20,000 existing NC/CED Recruitment/Relocation funds to be disbursed to qualified workforce relocating into Norton County with the following provisions:
- Recipient must relocate residency from outside the 26 county DG Hansen territory into Norton County to take full time employment with a Norton County employer that meets the wage/salary criteria set forth in the table in the program details,
- OR be a recent graduate of a regional community college, tech school or university relocating into Norton County to take full time employment which meets wage/salary criteria set forth in the wage table.
Program details are available at the links below.
Norton County Incentive Program
Norton County Incentive Program Application
Norton County Housing
Housing Programs + Housing Resources + Rental Contacts
Fresh.New. Norton County
(Click on the logo above to view our complete website!)
We've got big dreams for Norton County, but many homes and lots need a serious refresh.
Through the Fresh. New. Norton County. program, we’re challenging all residents to flip, renovate, repaint, or build a brand-new home—so we can give our communities a fresh new start and welcome new residents.
Whether you’re a developer, owner of an older home, or a senior looking to move, our eight grant-funded incentive options help you create or move to a home you’ll be proud of. Because when we dream big and act bigger to care for our community’s housing, we can build a beautiful place for people to call home!
Every transformation—no matter how large or small—is helping our community realize a dream and rise to the challenge.
Norton County Rental Contact List
Click on the logo above for a complete list of our property owners!
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Norton County Named as a NetWork Kansas 2011 Entrepreneurship (E-) CommunityNorton County was selected as a 2011 Entrepreneurship (E-) Community and was awarded tax credits that were sold, enabling the Norton County E-Community to establish a loan fund used to assist local businesses. As of June 2021, 21 loans have been made to local businesses. This program has been a great tool to keep the local economy vibrant and growing.
The Norton County Entrepreneurship (E-) Community emphasizes development of community resources to create a flourishing entrepreneurial environment.
The E-Community’s three fundamental principles are:
- In order for rural and distressed communities to survive, they must grow from within by fostering local leadership.
- Organizations involved in community development need to empower businesses with the assets they need to succeed, including education, expertise, and economic resources.
- Diversify and strengthen the county’s economy with new and existing entrepreneurial businesses.
Local representatives from throughout Norton County will serve on the E-Community Leadership Team. This team determines the strategy and vision for the E-Community.
The Financial Review Board will evaluate prospective loan applications from local businesses.
The Norton City/County Economic Development office will provide assistance with the application, and the staff is also available for consultation on starting a new business or expanding an existing business.
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Norton County YEC
Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
CLICK HERE for the 2021 YEC Event Flyer
Since 2016, Norton County is one of many communities across Kansas to host a locally organized event designed to give students a hands-on entrepreneurship experience. The December competition will consist of students preparing a written business plan or executive summary, a “tradeshow” booth, and an elevator pitch or presentation to a panel of judges. The students compete against each other for over $3,000 in prize money. The students’ work will be judged by local entrepreneurs, public sector partners, teachers, or other adults.
“The YEC Series helps students learn valuable life skills such as creative problem solving and confidently presenting their ideas to others. The classroom learning and mentorship they receive in preparation of competing in their local YEC Series event can also help students feel more connected to their communities and help them identify a need they could fill in their own city or county,” says Amara Kniep, Product Manager, E-Community Programs. During the 2020-2021 season, 898 students from 47 communities hosted 44 local entrepreneurship competitions as part of the YEC series. The 2021-2022 academic year marks the ninth annual YEC Series coordinated by NetWork Kansas and the E-Community Partnership. The annual YEC series culminates in a statewide championship, where the top students from each local competition face off against each other for prize money and other honors. The 2022 statewide championship will be held, April 28 at Kansas State University.
For more info, contact Mike Posson, Norton City/County Economic Development, (785) 874-4816
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