Augusta

The City of Augusta became a NetWork Kansas Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) in 2008. Augusta is located in Butler County, and has an estimated population of 8,500.

Augusta, a city one year older than Wichita, has a rich history and the foresight to consider progressive strategies to maximize their proximity to Wichita and Andover. The possibilities and plans for Augusta’s future are driven by strong local leadership and a vision for economic growth. Current projects include plans for a new Civic/Wellness Center to anchor downtown revitalization efforts, the restoration of a historic depot, and a $48 million bond issue to build and remodel Augusta schools.

Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) Key Contacts

Kristey Williams, Mayor
City of Augusta
113 E. 6th Avenue
Augusta, KS 67010v
kristeywilliams@yahoo.com
Office: 316-775-1440

Sharon Sudduth, Executive Director
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
112 E. 6th Avenue
Augusta, KS 67010
augustacoc@sbcglobal.net
Office: 316.775.6339

Trent Schell, President
Augusta Progress Inc.
1503 Washington Lane
Augusta, KS 67010
trent@ptplusrehab.com
Office: 316-775-0700

Application & Process

Augusta_Uniform_loan_application_form.pdf

Key Resources

Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC), Business Development Division, South Central Region
The Kansas Department of Commerce Business Development Division promotes the growth, diversification, and retention of existing business, as well as assists in recruiting new businesses to Kansas, and creating new job opportunities.

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

South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD)
As a Certified Development Corporation, SCKEDD 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 4
USDA offers many different loan and grant programs for business startups and expansions.

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

Flint Hills Resource Conservation and Development
Flint Hills RC&D provides assistance with business planning, technical details, networking, and financial areas of starting or running a business.