~ Atchison, Baldwin City, and Junction City are the First Additions to the State’s Main Street Program since the Program’s Reintroduction ~ TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the selection of Atchison, Baldwin City, and Junction City as the newest members of the Kansas Main Street program, bringing the total number of designated Main Street communities in Kansas to 28....
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The City of Atchison met with Rainbow Communications, Evergy, and North Central Service (contractor) on February 2, 2021 for a pre-construction meeting. During the meeting, the final details of the Rainbow Communications fiber expansion to the city of Atchison were discussed. Construction for phase one of the project is set to start on Monday, February 8, 2021. Phase one of...
Atchison city commissioners voted Monday 10/19/20 to approve the construction contract for the Arbor Land addition to the Brookdale subdivision in northwest Atchison. All four of the commissioners participating in the meeting approved the contract, which was awarded to Engemann Drainage Company, Inc. out of Troy in the amount of $1,192,126.32. The contract authorizes the building of infrastructure – streets,...
The Reisner Park Skatepark project landed some big jumps this summer with a $5,000 grant award from The Skatepark Project (formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation), a $120,000 donation from Skate High with Hope the Joshua Kinsman Foundation and on August 17th, the City Commission authorized a design-build contract with Artisan Skateparks to construct a $200,000 skatepark at Reisner...
Earlier this year, a complete study of the City of Atchison’s housing stock was published and presented to the Atchison City Commission. The study covers information such as demographics, economic analysis, housing supply characteristics of the City, future housing needs, and a final, comprehensive summary. With the study in hand, the Atchison City Commission adopted Resolution No. 3198 in early March, reducing...
In recognition of the widespread economic impact of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) situation the City of Atchison is offering deferred principal payments for the Downtown Facade Loan Program and the E-Community Small Business Loan Program for up to 4 months. The Downtown Facade Loan Program offers 0% financing for up to 7 years for eligible exterior building improvements in the...
The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Atchison Auto Parts, LLC. Atchison Auto Parts, which is owned by John Brown, is using the E-Community Loan proceeds to acquire real estate and inventory for the existing NAPA Auto Parts store located at 424 Woodlawn Avenue. Additional financing, which is required for all E-Community Program...
In just over three years of operation the Atchison E-Community Program has now processed 22 loans totaling just over $1,000,000 for local small businesses. Since January of 2017, the Atchison E-Community Program has been offering gap financing loans for small business startups, expansions, and acquisitions. Everyday businesses like laundromats, coffee shops, contractors and mechanics can use this locally controlled, revolving...
The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Wolfe Screen Prints LLC. Wolfe Screen Prints is using the E-Community Loan proceeds to (a) acquire the real estate located at 117 S. 8th Street in downtown Atchison and (b) purchase equipment that will grow the product and service offerings of the business. Additional financing, which...
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,...