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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 City of Atchison invites developers, contractors, and/or non-profits to partner with the City in making application to the Kansas Housing Resource Corporation’s Moderate Income Housing Program (MIH). The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is a self-supporting public corporation, which...

Glacial Hills Business Resource Center is a 17,000 square foot incubator for entrepreneurs in northeast Kansas starting or growing their businesses. The business resource center provides support services including office leases, financial and business planning, and a revolving loan fund....

Atchison is prime for investment right now. Our vibrant community is actively seeking and accumulating business resources to help small business owners in Atchison or those who would like to start a small business in Atchison. The variety of program...