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Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Wednesday, June 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Board of Directors of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the upcoming departure of President Sara Arnberger, who will be stepping down in mid-July after five years of leadership.During her tenure, Arnberger led GBED through an extraordinary period of... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Residential Development

Wednesday, June 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 25, 2025) – At their meeting Wednesday morning, , the Reno County Board of Commissioners tackled a range of important issues, from fostering residential growth to updating on county operations and cautioning residents about storm-related scams.The Commissioners approved a development agreement... Read More.

Garnett Economic Development Director Updates Commissioners on Coalition Seeking Safety Improvements on US 169

Tuesday, June 24

GARNETT, Kan. — The coalition seeking safety improvements along US 169 is gaining traction. Garnett Economic Development Director Jessica Mills gave the Garnett City Commission an update at Tuesday's meeting, and so far she's met with representatives from Montgomery, Neosho, Allen and Franklin counties... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Hires New Economic Development Director, City of Savonburg Receives Grants

Tuesday, June 10

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Camile LaVon has been hired by Thrive Allen County as their new Economic Development Director. Lavon comes to Thrive from Colorado Springs where she worked for their chamber of commerce economic development organization. She brings a decade of experience in... Read More.

Laura Savage Joins McPherson County as 4-H Youth Development Agent

Tuesday, June 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Laura Savage will begin serving as the McPherson County 4-H youth development extension agent, effective June 9. McPherson County’s extension office is in McPherson, Kansas.Savage earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Tabor College. She has most recently been employed... Read More.

Economic Development Strategy for Reno County to Launch Public Survey Wednesday, June 4

Tuesday, June 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Greater Hutch Economic Development Partnership for Reno County within the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the new Reno County Economic Development Strategic Planning Process. This multi phase process facilitated by Aha! Strategy... Read More.

From Club Kid to Club Storyteller: Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Alliyah Gray New Marketing and Development Coordinator

Wednesday, May 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 5, 2025) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson announced today that Alliyah Gray has been named the marketing and development coordinator, effective May 5. She replaces Elicia Lance who accepted a position with Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler.It’s difficult... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Lift Moratorium on Large Scale Solar Development in Zoned Area of Reno County

Wednesday, March 26

Reno County Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 Highlights RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The moratorium on large scale solar development in the zoned portion of Reno County was lifted Wednesday by County Commissioners. The existing moratorium will remain in place at least through May 1 for... Read More.

Investments in market development improve profitability for producers

Tuesday, February 25

The head of the U.S. Grains Council says more dollars need to be invested in the Foreign Market Development and the Market Access Program, not less. Ryan LeGrand says those programs haven’t seen a funding increase since 2006. “And it’s through inflation and sequestration,... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Promotes Wendy Skellenger to Director of Communications and Development

Thursday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces the promotion of Wendy Skellenger to director of communications and development.Skellenger joined the community foundation in 2018 as communications officer, helping expand awareness of the foundation’s mission and brand through marketing and storytelling.In her new role, she... Read More.

IDFA President CEO favors development of HPAI vaccinations

Wednesday, February 19

The President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association says vaccinations need to be developed to protect poultry and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Michael Dykes says, “It’s important that we get a program in place that begins to look at alternative... Read More.

Proposed Michigan ag budget targets diagnostics, development

Thursday, February 6

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2026 budget will provide more resources to respond to animal disease outbreaks. Tim Boring tells Brownfield, “These investments in biosecurity and disease response are multifaceted.” “It’s standing up our response, furthering our response in these known... Read More.