Category: Economic Development

Corvias Accelerates Army’s Fort Riley Energy Resiliency Through Renewable Energy
Corvias, Fort Riley Corvias, in partnership with Sunstone Energy Development and City, Light & Power, has successfully completed Phase III of an energy independence initiative

Riley County Commissioners to Consider Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) Policy
Riley County Riley County Commissioners will review and consider adopting a finalized Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) policy at their upcoming meeting on Thursday, February

Revitalization Expert Jeff Siegler to Tackle Civic Apathy and Inspire Action in Marysville
OneMarysville Community revitalization expert Jeff Siegler will visit Marysville to deliver a free presentation, “Civic Apathy, Civic Pride,” on Saturday, February 22, at Marysville City

Abilene Votes Yes to Sales Tax Question to Fund Recreational Facility Improvements
By: Ryan Duey Abilene residents voted to add a 0.35% sales tax to help fund multi-sport recreation fields and other recreational improvements during the February

Community Foundation for Cloud County Announces New Fund Matching Initiative
Community Foundation of Cloud County The Community Foundation for Cloud County, in partnership with The Dane G. Hansen Foundation, is excited to announce a new

Riley County Accepting Applications for Special Alcohol Fund Grants
Vivienne Leyva, Public Information Officer, Riley County Non-profit organizations and agencies dedicated to providing alcohol and drug-related treatment and prevention services in Riley County are

$79K Grant Boosts Effort to Restore Historic Santa Fe 3415 Steam Locomotive
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad A grant from the Kansas State Historical Society that was announced over the weekend will help the Abilene and Smoky

Dickinson County CEO Students Embrace Philanthropy, Grant $1,000 to 4:10 Irish Den
Elizabeth Weese, Community Foundation of Dickinson County The Dickinson County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program recently explored an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of leadership

Abilene to Vote on 0.35% Sales Tax Increase for Recreation Upgrades in Special Election
By: Ryan Duey On Tuesday, February 4th the city of Abilene will hold a Special Election concerning a 0.35% sales tax increase to improve the

Fort Riley Officials Release 2024 Economic Impact Summary
Fort Riley Fort Riley officials have released the 2024 Fort Riley Economic Impact Summary, which shows thatFort Riley had a direct economic impact of more