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Monday, August 05, 2019

Selecting subjects for a mural depicting the history of Abilene was the easy part for graffiti artist Whitney Kerr III. The difficult part was putting the scenes in the lettering, especially the “I” and the “L.” “That was the tricky part: figuring out which image to put into which letter,” he said. “It was tough to find out what to do with the ‘L.’ We fit C.L. Brown in there.” Click here for the complete article.

The lights are much brighter downtown

Friday, August 02, 2019

Downtown Abilene is becoming more attractive to business and not just in the aesthetic sense, although it is looking spiffier with the sidewalks and alleys being cleaned up and posters in storefront windows. Several businesses have decided that downtown is the place to be. Midwest Snow Cones, for example, has decided to settle down there. Owners Emily and Cody Miller are opening Midwest Snow Cones and Creamery at 403 W. Third. They will add house-made ice cream to the snow cones they will serve all year long. Click here for the complete article.

Funding for Grants Available

Monday, July 22, 2019

The County Commissioners for Dickinson County have once again authorized funding for grants to be made available for communities within Dickinson County to use for an event or festival in their community. The Event/Festival Grant Application is available for download at www.dkedc.com, and all applications are due on August 30th, 2019. You may also email adminasst@dkedc.com to request an emailed application. Please call Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation with any questions about the grant application process, 785.200.3518.

Dickinson County Housing Assessment

Friday, May 24, 2019

The Dickinson County Housing Assessment is available to view as a PDF. The report reviews local trends in housing since 2010, discusses opportunities and challenges in our communities, recommends a path for future success and showcases case studies of success stories from similar communities. View the assessment here.

Free Employer Roundtable Set for May 2

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Join us Thursday, May 2, for a free roundtable to discuss workforce solutions with local employers and training providers. The event will run 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center, 201 NW 2nd St. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP by April 26. To RSVP or for questions, contact Karin Moon, OCCK Workforce Solutions, at (785) 827-9383 ext. 223 or kmoon@occk.com. Sponsored by OCCK Workforce Solutions, Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation and the Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce.

Housing Needed? Focus Groups Set for Mar. 25 & 26 to Assess County's Needs

Sunday, April 14, 2019

the housing market is slowing down. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors has said, “All indications are that we have a housing shortage. If you look at population growth and job growth, it is clear that we are not producing enough houses.” Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, has said, “The market has slowed. The market has been moving away from higher-end, higher-priced, larger homes over the last two or three years to more entry level.” We are seeing and hearing the same thing around Dickinson County. New housing starts are minimal i...

Mar. 27 is a Great Day for Business in Dickinson County

Thursday, March 07, 2019

On March 27th there will be two opportunities to improve your business in Dickinson County. From 10 am to 2:30 pm the Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation is hosting a Google trainer led workshop to help businesses Grow with Google. This three-part workshop helps businesses learn how to evolve and succeed using digital marketing tools and resources, such as Google Maps and Google Search. Sign up today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-your-business-online-in-partnership-with-google-tickets-54141785538. At 5:30 the Abilene Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar with Paul Long. Through his concept of “Fundamism,” an infectious spirit and unique take on F.U.N. in the workplace, Paul will stretch everyone in attendance to think differently abou...

Google Workshop Set for Mar. 27

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Click to Register Now on EventBrite Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation (DKEDC) would like to invite you to Google's Get Your Business Online (GYBO) workshop. DKEDC is proud to host the event, generously sponsored by Smart Insurance, in partnership with Google. Let Google help people find you online by joining our three-part, Google trainer-led workshop to get started: Get Found on Google Search and Maps. Reach Customers Online with Google. Using Data to Drive Growth. March 27, 2019, 10 a.m-2:30 pm. Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library 200 SE 4th, Abilene, KS 67410 Space is limited. $10 registration fee. Click to Register Now on EventBrite Call or email DKEDC for more information a...

Bill to Add Dickinson County to Rural Opportunity Zones

Monday, February 25, 2019

By Tim Horan, Reflector-Chronicle Both a House and Senate bill would add Dickinson County to the list of counties that are currently designated Rural Opportunity Zones. Sen. Randall Hardy, R-Salina, said House Bill 2112 will add Dickinson and Crawford counties to the zones that came out of the Committee on Rural Revitalization Friday. He said he testified in favor of adding Dickinson County to the zones. “The intent is to help rural communities in the Western part of the state,” he said. “We (Dickinson County) should be included.” The program offers individuals who relocate from outside the state to a county that has been designate...

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