Resources

The Rural Housing Incentive Districts (RHID) is a program designed to aid developers to build housing within communities by assisting in the financing of public improvements. RHID captures 100% of the incremental increase in real property taxes created by a...

ABOUT THE PROGRAM The City of Atchison is pleased to offer a new economic development program focused on enticing new small business and real estate development activity in the Atchison community. The Development Microgrant Program offers reimbursement grants for planning...

 Through a partnership with an organization called NetWork Kansas, the City of Atchison offers a locally controlled, revolving small business loan fund. In working with a local bank, aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small businesses in Atchison can lower their...

Atchison commercial buildings available for rent or lease are listed here using LocationOne Information System (LOIS). LOIS is a national online location analysis tool designed for communities and economic development organizations to promote available site and building inventory.  To view...

The Opportunity Zone program offers tax incentives to citizens who re-invest their unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Funds dedicated to investing in designated, distressed census tracts. Atchison has several Opportunity Zones that are eligible to receive investments to spur economic...

Develop your business plan Create a business plan You will need at least a basic business plan in order to secure outside funding, understand your market, determine feasibility of your business and provide clarity as you grow. Who to talk...

Effective October of 2016, the enhanced Neighborhood Revitalization Program aims to promote re-investment and re-development in Atchison’s traditional neighborhoods, including the downtown core, by rebating property tax payments back to property owners who invest or reinvest in their property. For...

Who they are Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation (NEKEF) is a nonprofit organization which offers free and confidential business coaching in Northeast Kansas. The group includes over sixty volunteers from five counties with a passion for the success and sustainability of entrepreneurship...

The Downtown Façade Improvement Revolving Loan Fund is designed to improve the overall appearance of Downtown Atchison and the Riverfront area by providing an incentive for small businesses to invest or reinvest in their property. The program provides 0% interest loans, up...

Brown Bag Marketing is a learning program run by local marketing agency Webcom Resources that encourages better marketing practices to help grow and strengthen local communities through their businesses. The group joins marketing professionals with community business owners in weekly workshops...

The demolition of dangerous structures is an important component of maintaining the vitality of Atchison and is an identified priority of the City of Atchison. The Demolition Cost Share Program has been established to assist property owners with the costs...

The City of Atchison Land Bank exists to strategically acquire and hold property for the purpose of redevelopment. Sometimes, aggregating multiple properties together can take many years before a viable redevelopment opportunity presents itself. All properties in the City's land...

The City of Atchison has been an active participant in using Industrial Revenue Bonds, which allow a development to borrow the tax exempt status of the City for construction/building materials and/or property taxes for a period of up to 10...

Atchison commercial buildings available for rent or lease are listed here using LocationOne Information System (LOIS). LOIS is a national online location analysis tool designed for communities and economic development organizations to promote available site and building inventory.  To view...

St. Benedictine College located right here in beautiful Atchison, Kansas, was founded in 1859 and has a continued national reputation of academic excellence. There are currently 2,249 enrolled undergraduate students representing 49 of the 50 United States. The Benedictine School...

Highland Community College is the first college in Kansas and is recognized as the college of choice in Northeast Kansas. The mission statement of HCC states that it provides lifelong learning opportunities and contributes to economic development to improve the...

Destination BootCamp is a program run by destination business expert Jon Schallert. It is for those who currently own a business or those desiring to start a business. It is also for community leaders interested in learning how to create...

The Downtown area represents the veritable heart of the community, both geographically and socially. Atchison’s downtown area is unique among smaller Kansas cities. The area’s rich history offers a sense of heritage and the older buildings promote a feeling of...

Historic Tax Credit programs encourage investments in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings. As a city full of historic properties, Atchison provides many opportunities for individuals to take advantage of these state and federal programs. If you are considering...

The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce is a vital organization to the Atchison Community. In Atchison, not only does the Chamber support local businesses, they are heavily involved in organizing and supporting the tourism industry in organizing events promoting tourist...