Greeley County
Greeley County Overview
Unified Greeley County, a rural western Kansas community, is located 45 minutes south of I-70 along the Kansas-Colorado border and is home to the cities of Horace and Tribune. Often described as progressive-minded, Greeley County is widely known for its expansive health-care opportunities, its innovative approach to government, and prime agricultural land. A technology-strong (1:1 student to computer ratio 6-12 grades) educational system offers personalized attention to the county’s students, while local business specialize in individual service and meeting area needs. Greeley County was designated as an E-Community by the Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship in 2009 and looks forward to making its first E-Community loan.
Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) Key Contact
Christy Hopkins, Director
Greeley County Community Development
510 Broadway
P.O. Box 656
Tribune, KS 67879
greeleyc@fairpoint.net
Office: 620-376-2548
Application and Process
Program Description.pdf Links
Official Greeley County Website
http://www.greeleycounty.org/ Key Resources
Kansas Small Business Development Center at Garden City Community College www.westernkansas.net/sbdc
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 www.kansascommerce.com
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 www.kansascommerce.com
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. www.gdpionline.com
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 http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks/
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.
Greeley County Community Economic Development, Inc. www.greelycounty.org
In addition to providing information for all aspects of Greeley County life, the staff at GCCD works to develop new businesses and support existing ventures. They will assist in researching loans & other funding sources for local & prospective business owners & organizations. They also offer a wide assortment of information for prospective residents, ranging from housing options and utility contacts to health care opportunities and community programs & events.
K-State Research and Extension, Greeley County
PO Box 578 Tribune, KS 67879 (620)376-4284
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.