Kingman Co. Economic Development Council Seeks New Executive Director
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:40am | by KingmanAdminECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kingman County Economic Development Council seeks a results-oriented person for the position of Economic Development Executive Director. This position is responsible for facilitating, promoting and ensuring economic development in order to secure opportunities for economic growth, business development, and increase in employment and population county wide.
Rural Opportunity Zone News
Income Tax Incentive
Beginning with this tax year, individuals who return from five years or more out-of-state to establish residency in one of 50 ROZ counties can receive a tax credit against their Kansas income tax for up to five consecutive years.
Student Loan Repayment Incentive
The second incentive allows for repayment of a portion of a student loan up to a maximum of $15,000 to be paid by the county and the state of Kansas over a five-year period. The person must establish residency in a ROZ county.
BP WindEnergy Announces Construction of New Wind Farm in SC Kansas
Mon, 10/10/2011 - 8:52am | by KingmanAdmin
On October 3, 2011, BP Wind Energy—together with Governor Sam Brownback, state legislators and Associated Electric Cooperative executives—announced its place to build the Flat Ridge 2 Wind Farm, a 419 megawatt complex spanning Barber, Harper, Kingman and Sumner Counties in south-central Kansas. Associated Electric Cooperative has entered into a long-term agreement with BP Wind Energy to purchase 314 MW from the completed Flat Ridge 2 Wind Farm.
