Scott County Overview
Scott County became an E-Community in 2009. Scott County is committed to ensuring economic vitality and innovation to enhance the community and quality of life for Scott County citizens. The population of Scott County is approximately 5,120, ranking 71st of the 105 counties in Kansas. Being an E-Community allows Scott County to support entrepreneurial development for both start-up and established businesses. For information, email ryan@scottcf.org or call Ryan Roberts at 620-872-3790.
Entrepreneurship Community (E-Community) Key Contacts
Ryan Roberts, Executive Director
Scott Community Foundation
303 Court Street
Scott City, KS 67871
ryan@scottcf.org
Office: 620-872-3790
Rohn Shellenberger, Owner
Brass Tax Accounting
307 S. Main Street, Suite 1
Scott City, KS 67871
brasstaxrohn@wbsnet.org
Office: 620-872-1040
Application and Process
Application Packet
Links
Official Scott County Website:
http://www.scott.kansasgov.com/
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.
Scott Community Foundation http://www.scottcf.org
The Scott Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving local wealth so the communities in and around Scott County will forever remain attractive places to live, work, and raise a family.
K-State Research and Extension, Scott County
303 Court Street Scott City, KS 67871 (620)872-2930
Assists new business or individuals in communities through the educational resources and information relating to agriculture, family, community, and youth issues.