Wichita County Economic Development
Wichita County Economic Development, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1996 for the purpose of economic and community development in Wichita County.
In 1999, Wichita County was designated a Rural Enterprise Community through the Federal Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities initiative. This designation provides for assistance through USDA Rural Development with business and community development needs.
Through this designation, Wichita County Economic Development has established a Revolving Loan Fund to assist new businesses with start-up needs and existing businesses with expansion needs.
The Wichita County Business CARE Center and Incubator was also developed to assist businesses through education and start-up assistance.
The Wichita County Economic Development, Inc. will stimulate and rejuvenate Wichita County through unified community partnerships and creative resources to attain:
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For Residents & Visitors
Wichita Economic Development
102 W. Broadway
Leoti, KS 67861
The Wichita County Business CARE Center is available to rent for business, educational and social purposes. The CARE Center has a basic kitchen, is Wi-Fi connected and has flexible seating for up to 30 people. Contact WCED for fees and available dates.
WCED can help provide additional technology if needed.
Staff & Board of Directors
Wichita County Economic Development, Inc. is staffed by Nikki Bjurstrom, Director of Economic Development. She began her career with WCED in 2019. Bjurstrom and the WCED Board of Directors are a motivated group of leaders focusing on community partnerships and teamwork with the understanding that it is central to the success of their efforts.
Dedicated to promoting economic growth and stability, WCED provides progressive leadership for the betterment of Wichita County by defining the problems of their rural community and mapping out solutions to these problems.
Wichita County Economic Development is directed by a board that includes representatives from City Council, County Commission, education, business, agriculture, senior citizens, youth and minority populations. Members of the current Board of Directors are:
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