Anderson County

Anderson County was one of the first six communities selected to become an Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) in 2007.  It has a diverse culture with strong Amish, German Baptist, and Mennonite heritage within its farming communities. Agri-tourism efforts are currently underway to help the farmers and ranchers of the county market their goods and services.  You’ll find a buggy-maker, berry and bee farm, organic chickens, elk farm and quilter’s paradise—and more—all in rural Anderson County. Based on a population of 8,051, Anderson County ranks 48th of the 105 counties in Kansas.

Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) Key Contact

Application & Process

Links

Official Anderson County Website

Key Resources

Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC), Pittsburg State University 
The Kansas Small Business Development Center offers free & confidential business management counseling, including business plan development, marketing, financial analysis for existing businesses & start-ups.

KDOC Office of Rural Opportunity (ORO), Southeast Region
The KDOC ORO serves as a contact point for rural communities seeking assistance with community development to help attract businesses, workers and investment.

Mid-America, Inc.
As a Certified Development Corporation, Mid-America, Inc. completes business finance packages, does financial analysis on business projects, assists with strategic planning for individual communities or for the region, and completes Community Development Block Grants for communities.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Area 3
USDA offers many different loan and grant programs for business startups and expansions.

Anderson County Economic Development
Anderson County Economic Development assists with business planning, strategic planning, market & financial analysis, and leadership development