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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...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

Atchison commercial buildings available for rent or lease are listed here using LocationOne Information System (LOIS). LOIS is a national online location analysis tool designed for communities and economic development organizations to promote available site and building inventory. To view...

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...

Brown Bag Marketing is a learning program run by local marketing agency Webcom Resources that encourages better marketing practices to help grow and strengthen local communities through their businesses. The group joins marketing professionals with community business owners in weekly workshops...

The Downtown area represents the veritable heart of the community, both geographically and socially. Atchison’s downtown area is unique among smaller Kansas cities. The area’s rich history offers a sense of heritage and the older buildings promote a feeling of...