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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...

The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to Holtgrave Heating and Cooling LLC, a startup HVAC contractor looking to serve the Atchison community. The $21,600 in loan proceeds will help finance the acquisition of tools and a work vehicle for the company. Holtgrave Heating and Cooling is owned and operated by Gevin and Jamie...

The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is thrilled to announce a new deal with regional sporting goods retailer Jock's Nitch. The new Jock's Nitch store will be located at 729 Commercial Street in downtown Atchison and will feature athletic apparel from national brands such as Nike and Adidas, sports equipment (balls, shin guards, mouth guards, etc..), and licensed sportswear from...