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Following the completion of curriculum spanning two weeks of class and exam time, Assistant City Manager Justin Pregont has earned the Historic Real Estate Development Finance Professional (HREDFP) Certification through the National Development Council (NDC). The Historic Real Estate Finance Professional Certification puts participants through a rigorous and comprehensive training series designed for economic development practitioners working in the field...

The City of Atchison’s Facade Loan Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Willow Boutique, a startup clothing retailer in downtown Atchison. The $10,000 loan will finance an updated storefront for the Willow Boutique, to be located at 115 N 5th Street. The Willow Boutique is owned by Brian and Tracy Kane of Atchison, Kansas. The Willow Boutique...

The City of Atchison is pleased to announce the first ever Development Microgrant Program award to Elena's Lavanderia, a startup self service laundromat in downtown Atchison. The $775 grant award is a 50% reimbursement for a structural engineering analysis and a property inspection for the building at 708 Commercial Street. Elena's Lavanderia, which is owned by Jonathan Wildy, is also utilizing...

The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Wagner Plumbing, a long standing plumbing contractor in the Atchison community. The $18,000 in loan proceeds will help finance a transition of ownership from long time owner Mike Wagner to long time employee Jason Smith and his wife Dawn. Additional financing, which is required for all...

The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Elena's Lavanderia, a startup self service laundromat in downtown Atchison. The $35,000 in loan proceeds will help finance the renovation of the property located at 708 Commercial Street, as well as the purchase of equipment for the business. Elena's Lavanderia is owned by Jonathan Wildy and...

Atchison, January 25, 2019 Spring Venture Group, 705 Commercial St., is officially open for business in Atchison after a nearly year-long process. The company announced they would open an Atchison branch in Spring of 2018. That led to recruitment efforts – which are ongoing – as well as negotiation of an incentive package from the State's Department of Commerce, site...

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 and pre-construction expenses incurred during the early stages of small business and real estate development projects. "We're trying to create an environment that...

The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to the Willow Boutique, a startup clothing retailer in downtown Atchison. The $54,000 in loan proceeds will help finance the acquisition and renovation of the property located at 115 N 5th Street, as well as the purchase of inventory for the store. The Willow Boutique is owned...

The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Anthony's Repair LLC, a relocating and expanding automobile repair shop located in downtown Atchison. The $56,442 in loan proceeds will help finance the acquisition of the property located at 901 Commercial, formerly known as Baker's 9th Street, as well as the adjacent property to the west....

Jon Schallert Brings Modified Version of His Seminar to Marion, Kansas Over the last two years, 19 Atchison business owners and community leaders have graduated from the Destination BootCamp program in Longmont, CO. Businesses leave the workshop armed with new strategies and inspired about their business and their community. Business expert Jon Schallert holds seven Destination BootCamps each year in...