Finney County

Garden City, Kansas located in Finney County, became an E-Community in 2009. The Finney County Economic Development Corporation is committed to ensuring economic vitality and innovation to enhance the community and quality of life for Finney County citizens. Finney County is perfectly situated to provide a wide array of opportunities for businesses of all types. The population of Finney County is approximately 40,500, ranking 11^th of the 105 counties in Kansas. Being an E-Community allows Finney County to support entrepreneurial development for both start-up and established businesses. For information, email brs@ficoedc.com or call Lona DuVall at (620) 271-0388.

 

 

 

• Kansas Small Business Development Center The KSBDC offers free & confidential business management counseling, including business plan development, marketing, financial analysis for existing businesses & start-ups.
• Kansas Department of Commerce, Business Development Division, South West 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.
• Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Rural Opportunity, South West Region The KDOC ORO serves as a contact point for rural communities seeking assistance with community development to help attract businesses, workers, and investment.
• Great Plains Development, Inc. GPDI assists start-up & existing businesses through the process to secure funding from the most appropriate sources & assists county & city governments with infrastructure projects.
• USDA Rural Development, Area 1 Community & Business Programs(C&BP) encompasses a broad range of programs that can be instrumental in effecting economic development in rural areas. The diversity of the programs offer a multitude of opportunities.
• Finney County Economic Development Corporation  We are the conduit for individuals & businesses, & have venture capital & gap financing available for start up or expanding companies.  We also are the best connectors for people for round table discussions with other professionals & for potential markets & marketing.
• K-State Research and Extension, Finney County 501 S 9th St Garden City, KS 67846 (620) 272-3670. An informational and educational organization of the land-grant University that functions through a network of Extension offices in every county across Kansas. The educational resources are targeted to audiences of agriculture, family, community, and youth.