Our Mission:
To promote economic and population growth throughout the County by assisting our local businesses, engaging in community activities, and promoting Stafford County as a great place to live, work and play!

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Events Calendar

- April 2019 -

1st -
7:00pm  Macksville City Council
2nd -
​7:00pm   St. John City Council Meeting
3rd - 
​8:30am  Stafford County Commission Meeting
8th -
​​7:00pm -  Stafford City Council Meeting
10th -
8:30am  Stafford County Commission Meeting
16th -
7:00pm -  St. John City Council Meeting
17th - 
8:30am  Stafford County Commission Meeting
6:00pm - Start Up Central KS in St. John (must be pre-registered)
19th -
Good Friday
22nd -
7:00pm  Stafford City Council Meeting
24th -
8:30am  Stafford County Commission Meeting
25th -
11:30am  Focus on Stafford County Radio Program
28th -
7:00pm -  Hudson City Council Meeting

Focus on Stafford County
​- March 2019 - 

- Recent Blog Posts - 

Start Up Central Kansas/Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

​The Stafford and Pawnee County Economic Development offices have partnered together to bring you an 8-week certificate course centered around the entrepreneurial mindset. This course provides practical entrepreneurial lessons through first-hand experiences of successful, real-life entrepreneurs. Based on the book, Who Owns the Ice House, this curriculum consists of video interviews and case studies along with individual assignments, assessments, and discussion topics. 

Click to learn more and register.
Welch Farm, Macksville Attends Destination Bootcamp

Grant recipients, Kevin & Michell Welch of The Welch Farm, an event and catering venue outside Macksville, recently returned from a Colorado-based business improvement “Destination Bootcamp.”   The Welch Farm was among a group of business owners from Kansas who attended the two and one-half day, 20-hour workshop. The grant was funded by the Stafford County Economic Development E-Community Partnership with Network Kansas.

Click here to learn more about The Welch Farm.  
Stafford County Marketplace coming September 2018

Stafford County Economic Development is excited to announce the timeline for opening the Stafford County Marketplace that will be located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and 5th Avenue in St. John, Kansas.  The project will be a fully functional grocery store, have a convenience store aspect through a second entrance that will also provide public restrooms and access to the pharmacy counter.

Click here to read more on this exciting news and view the project timeline of events.


​Weatherization Assistance Program Available

The Weatherization Assistance Program is the nation's LARGEST residential energy efficiency program.  Very simply, weatherization improves heating efficiency and fuel savings be ensuring your home holds in heat and air-conditioning, while keeping hot and cold air out. At NO CHARGE to the client, income eligible families receive a comprehensive home assessment which may include repair or replacement of heating systems, insulation and caulking.

​Click here for more details.
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Answers to your questions about the Port Authority of Stafford County

You may have seen recent public notices or radio announcements about the Port Authority of Stafford County, and would like to know more about what is being planned.   What is a Port Authority?  Why is it needed?   How is it paid for and where will it be?   Here are some answers to your questions. Click here to continue reading. 

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