Cowley County
Selected to become an E-Community during the first round in 2007, Cowley County is a progressive area just south of the Wichita metro area that is poised for growth while preserving its history and natural beauty. Each of the communities in Cowley County has a mix of commercial, recreational, and residential development. From the charm of the historic downtown districts to the four vibrant industrial parks, Cowley County retains a comfortable “small town” feel.
Located where the prairie meets the Flint Hills in an area of unexpected geographical diversity that includes the Arkansas and Walnut River valleys, Cowley County offers a quality of life that is second-to-none. Based on 2006 estimates, Cowley County has a population of 34,931 and ranks 14 of the 105 counties in Kansas, based on population.
Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) Key Contact
Kerri Falletti, Director
Cowley First, Cowley County Economic
Development Partnership
22193 Tupper Street, Suite 1
Winfield, KS 67156
Email:
kfalletti@cowleycounty.org
Office: 620-221-9951
Application & Process
Links
Key Resources
Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC), Wichita 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.
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), KDOC, 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
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, Area 4
USDA offers many different loan and grant programs for business startups and expansions.
Cowley First, Cowley Economic Development Partnership
Cowley First assists with business planning, strategic planning, market & financial analysis, and leadership development.
Sunflower Resource Conservation and Development
sunflower RC&D provides assistance with business planning, technical details, networking, and financial areas of starting or running a business.