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Don't Forget to RSVP!!
LCDC Quarterly Investor Update
April 28th
5:00 to 6:30
Lansing Community Center
Contact Kelly Casey
913-727-6111
Come learn about our exciting projects from the first quarter and learn about co-branding marketing efforts and opportunities.
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Upcoming Meetings
Regular Meetings
2nd Thursdays, Noon: LCDC Board Meeting
Last Wednesdays, Noon:
LCPA Meetings
4th Mondays, 3:00 pm:
LCPA Trails Committee
2nd Tuesdays, 8:00 am:
Membership Committee
4th Tuesdays, 3:00 pm:
Infrastructure Committee
Other Meetings
Classroom to Career, April 7th & 14th
Quarterly Investor Report
April 28th
Leavenworth Job Fair
May 4th
Chamber Coffee at LCDC
June 9th
LCDC Golf Tournament
September 17th
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Don't Forget your 2010 Membership!!
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Central Bag Relocates Business to Leavenworth |
Leavenworth County Development Corporation (LCDC) is pleased to announce the location of a new business to Leavenworth. Central Bag Company moved its business from Kansas City, Missouri to the former Hallmark Select Products building. Central Bag is renovating the building and bringing its 17 existing employees to Leavenworth. When new equipment is installed employment will increase to at least 75 at the facility.
“We are excited about the move to Leavenworth and the growth opportunity it will provide our company,” said Chris Klimek, President of Central Bag. “We currently operate out of a 6 story building, and the move into a 250,000 sq. ft. building on one level will allow us to operate more efficiently and expand our products and services.”
Central Bag Company was established in 1929, and in 1989 became 100% employee owned. The company manufactures textile bags, as well as imports and distributes paper, burlap, cotton, polyethylene and woven polypropylene bags and other packaging products. Central Bag will manufacture bags locally as the company plans to increase its business.
LCDC teamed with the Kansas Department of Commerce and the City of Leavenworth to assist in the company’s relocation. In order to encourage the initial group of employees to relocate to Leavenworth, LCDC worked with the City and the Leavenworth County Port Authority to offer moving expenses to those existing employees.
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ED/ Chamber Alliance to Host Housing Summit
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On April 22nd, the ED/ Chamber Alliance will be hosting a Housing Summit in Leavenworth County to address housing opportunities. With several new jobs coming to the area in Leavenworth County and Wyandotte County over the next couple years, our communities need to position themselves to be able to provide available housing. Between 2000 and 2009 Leavenworth County has had a 9.1% increase in population and is continuing to grow.
The Housing Summit will be April 22nd at Falcon Lakes in Basehor and will feature growth updates from communities and regional groups. Come learn about what is available in Leavenworth County and then spend the afternoon with us discussing how we can use these opportunities to grow.
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Export Focus Group with Kansas Department of Commerce
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On April 21st the Kansas Department of Commerce will be hosting a focus group at LCDC to explore issues affecting the exporting of products by Kansas businesses and what services the Trade Development Division can provide these firms.
The Kansas Department of Commerce Trade Development Division is looking to connect with Leavenworth County businesses and speak to current exporters regarding current activities and needs as well as connecting with those companies that haven’t previously exported but should, to find out what can be done to encourage them.
The focus group will be meeting Wednesday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the LCDC office. Below is a list of discussion topics that will be presented at the focus group:
1. What is the international marketplace like for you? Which markets are most active?
2. How are you finding new business? How do you assess the risk for your business?
3. What are the greatest impediments? Greatest problems?
4. What advice would you have for other small business owners? What have exports meant to your company?
5. What sources do you use to solve problems?
6. Are you familiar with the marketing programs of the Trade Division?
7. Do you use electronic marketing? Website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
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There are several programs available to Leavenworth County existing businesses. If you are interested in scheduling a meeting to learn more about these programs please contact Victoria Rowley, Economic Development Coordinator, at 913-727-6111 or view our Business Assistance Guide.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
The following programs and initiatives encourage small research and development businesses to explore their technological potential and innovation research and development through incentives.
Recovery Act for Small Businesses
Visit the SBA website to learn more about programs available for small businesses as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Improve Broadband Internet Access in Rural Areas
The Kansas Department of Commerce is leading an initiative to increase broadband Internet access throughout rural Kansas.As of February 16, Kansas organizations and Internet service providers are invited to apply for Round 2 federal funding intended to improve broadband Internet access in rural areas. |
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2009 Annual Meeting in January.
We look forward to next year's event!!
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