Norton 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 January 2020, 19 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:
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.
Mike Posson, Executive Director
Norton City/County Economic Development
205 S State Street
Norton, KS 67654
785.874.4816
A NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship Community has made a commitment to cultivate an entrepreneurial environment by identifying and developing resources to help local entrepreneurs start or grow businesses. An E-Community has a locally controlled loan fund to assist entrepreneurs with capital and connectivity to resources to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses.
NetWork Kansas was established as a component of the Kansas Economic Growth Act of 2004 to further entrepreneurship and small business growth as a priority for economic and community development in the State of Kansas. Backed by more than 480 partners statewide, the NetWork Kansas service promotes an entrepreneurial environment by connecting entrepreneurs and small business owners with the expertise, education and economic resources they need in order to succeed. For more information about NetWork Kansas, visit www.networkkansas.com, or call 877.521.8600.
To learn more about the E-Community Partnership, Contact:
Erik Pedersen, Director of E-Communities
epedersen@networkkansas.com
316.425.8841
In late 2014, community leaders from all entities met to discuss community needs, opportunities, strengths and weaknesses in order to create a comprehensive community strategy. The Norton County community continues to plan and implement positive changes throughout the county based on the Strategic Doing process which involves annual community input and implementation planning sessions. Projects identified through this planning process receive vital funding through the Norton County Community Foundation's - Community Grant Funding Program. The 2015, 2016 and 2017 Community Needs summary worksheets are available here. Community participants in the annual Strategic Doing process are provided annual updates on the many investments and positive community impacts that have been implemented each year.
All files are saved in the PDF format. If you have difficulty viewing the documents, please contact the Norton City/County Economic Development office at nortoned@nortoncountyks.gov or call 785.874.4816.
Sept. 2017: TRAVELING KANSAS is a local production from Smoky Hills Public Television that highlights communities, people and attractions across the state. This episode explores the past and present with a spotlight on the restoration of several historic buildings in Norton and the economic development efforts throughout the county.
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