The City is seeking non-profit partners to collaborate in advancing quality of life and development efforts in the Atchison community through major capital improvements. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the United States federal government that provided direct funding to local governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of...
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The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to the Bunker at Bellevue, a startup golf simulator and bar business owned by Andrew Lewman, Nick Caudle, and Andy Campbell. The $45,000 in E-Community Loan proceeds will be coupled with financing from Exchange Bank and Trust to fund the startup of the new business, which is...
Economic Development is a high priority in the City of Atchison’s 2020 Strategic Plan and the City is seeking developers, entrepreneurs, small business operators, and investors to collaborate in advancing economic development efforts in the Atchison market. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the United States federal government that provided direct...
The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Big Mike's Auto Collision Repair located at 300 Main Street in downtown Atchison. Big Mike's Auto Collision Repair, owned by Mike and Christina Lee, is receiving $30,000 in E-Community Loan funds coupled with financing from Exchange Bank and Trust to acquire the former Keimig Body Shop...
The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Cornerstone Print Company located at 1403 Main Street. Cornerstone Print Company, owned by Sadie Stone, offers custom screenprinting, embroidery, signs, banners, promotional materials, & design services. The $12,000 in E-Community Loan proceeds will be coupled with financing from Exchange Bank and Trust to fund the startup...
Do you have a commercial building downtown that needs some TLC? Have you ever dreaded the decay of a historical commercial landmark but lacked the funds to bring it back to glory? The City of Atchison could be a willing partner for grant funds to help you accomplish your dreams. In a continued effort to sponsor opportunities for downtown redevelopment,...
With an eye toward generating continued investment in the downtown district the City of Atchison created and funded a new Downtown Façade Grant program earlier this year. Three applications to that program have been awarded by the City's Economic Development Advisory Group (EDAG): Atchison Art Association for awnings at the Atchison Art and Cultural Center (111 N. 8th Street) Purveyor...
Housing is a high priority in the City of Atchison’s 2020 Strategic Plan and the City is seeking developers, contractors, and investors to collaborate on an application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) for resources (grant and or tax credit funds) to assist in the development of new housing units in the Atchison market. Governor Laura Kelly capped off...
ATCHISON, KS—May 24, 2022 The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Purveyor. Purveyor, a modern-day general store offering mindful goods made by responsible artisans from all over the globe, is to be located at 715 Commercial Street in downtown Atchison. The $40,000 in E-Community Loan proceeds will be coupled with financing from Exchange...
The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to AFA Advisors, LLC a bookkeeping and tax preparation business owned by Stephanie Myers. The company recently acquired the former Riverbend Bible Church at 1145 Commercial Street and plans to use the E-Community loan proceeds to fund renovations, equipment purchases, and furnishings for the new office location....