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The first turnpike interchange in Leavenworth County is NOW OPEN! Congratulations to everyone who participated in the project.
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Don't Forget to RSVP!!
LCDC Annual Meeting
January 15th
11:30-1:30
Riverfront Community Center, Leavenworth
Contact Kelly Casey
913-727-6111 |
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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
Workforce Group, January 12th
Annual Meeting,
January 15th |
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Don't Forget your 2010 Membership!!
Join LCDC Today to Stay Involved in Economic Development Activites in Leavenworth County. | | |
DeROSSETT Locates in Leavenworth County |
DeROSSETT COMPANY is moving its business from Kansas City, Kansas to a building at 178th Street and State Avenue between Tonganoxie and Basehor. The company will initially bring its 5 existing employees to Leavenworth County but will have room for some job growth in the future.
DeROSSETT COMPANY is a manufacturer’s representative for materials used by natural gas utilities. DeRossett has been in business as a distributor of natural gas equipment for more than 25 years. The company’s clients are utilities in 6 states including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Mike DeRossett, the company’s owner, said he plans to build offices onto the front of the 5,000 square foot former welding shop. To assist in the building expansion and the location of the new jobs to the county, the Leavenworth County Port Authority offered financial incentives based on the amount of capital investment and the number of new jobs. |
2008-2009 Existing Industry Report |
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The 2008-2009 Existing Industry Report is now available on the LCDC website. The report highlights results from 85 existing business visits in the past year between October 2008 and December 2009.
The detailed report shows what type of businesses LCDC meets with, the progress of different companies and has laborforce information. The report also summarizes the type of assistance that has been offered to existing businesses. Out of 85 companies, LCDC provided assistance to 30 companies in Leavenworth County.
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Virtual Spec Building Program |
Leavenworth Count Port Authority has announced its virtual spec building program. The LCPA has designed facilities from 30,000 to 60,000 SF which can be customized or even expanded to meet a company’s needs. Each building is designed to maximize square footage on specific parcels in the Gary Carlson Business Park, Urban Hess Business Park and Lansing Business Center.
Prices depend on building use but the cost of land may be reduced or eliminated based on the type of business, level of capital investment and the number of new jobs to the County. If you have any questions, check out http://www.lvcountyed.org/virtual.php or contact Steve Jack at 913-727-6111. |
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Classroom-to-Career Event |
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On December 3rd, LCDC and Cushing Memorial Hospital hosted the first Classroom-to-Career Event. There were 38 students that participated from Leavenworth High School, Basehor-Linwood High School and Pleasant Ridge High School.
The program was designed to educate students about career opportunities in Leavenworth County. Kansas City Kansas Community College and the University of St. Mary were also present to share information about programs available in Leavenworth County.
The program was successful with many students leaving more aware of the opportunities in healthcare and education available here in Leavenworth County.
If your business is interested in sponsoring a Classroom-to-Career event please contact Victoria Rowley at LCDC. |
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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.
Workforce Partnership
Contact Workforce Partnership in Leavenworth to help connect your business with qualified job candidates. Workforce Partnership can assist you in recruiting, hiring, training, retention and expansion needs.
KU-SBDC: Small Business Development Center
If you are a small business or entrepreneur in Leavenworth County, the KU-SBDC is available to help you with your business. They provide low-cost training seminars and one-to-one counseling.
Counseling is confidential and free of charge and includes assistance in the startup process, business planning, financing / funding, marketing, accounting, human resources and taxes. The objective of this counseling is to promote a healthy small business community and to foster economic development through new business starts, expansions, new / retained jobs and sales growth.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2009 VIP Event at Falcon Lakes on November 20th.
We look forward to next year's event!!
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