The City of Washington is centrally located on and between U.S. Highway 36 and Kansas Highway 15, both major highways. To learn more about the possibilities for locating or expanding your business in Washington County, please contact:
Washington County Business Coordinator at the Washington County Courthouse.
Street address: 214 "C" Street.
Phone: 785-325-2638 or Toll Free 888-955-2974
Email: Business Coordinator
Opportunities Found in
Washington County, Kansas
Rich in History
Free City Lots for Development
High Speed Internet Capabilities
Industrial Sites for Development
Diversified Agricultural Community
Excellent Quality of Life
Diverse Recreational Facilities
Museums
Washington County Rodeo
Playgrounds
Ball Parks
Munchkinland Park in Washington
Many Churches
Fair Grounds
Washington County Speedway
Home of Jayhusker Racing
Many Ballparks
Swimming Pools Washington | Greenleaf | Hanover | Linn Clifton
Three Golf Courses | Haddam | Washington | Clyde
4-H Fair
Hunting and Fishing | Guide Services | Hunting Lodge
Campground with Shower Facilities
Human Capital
Five Excellent Schools Public & Parochial
Two Pre-schools
Adult Education/Distance Learning
Medical Facilities and Services
Many Community Celebrations
KSDS (Kansas Specialty Dog Service)
Twin Valley Developmental Services, Inc.
Independence Farms, Inc. (School of Therapeutic Riding)
Industrial Parks
Linn | Metal Fabrication
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Free Lot Program for Industrial Lots
Home to several businesses: Agriculture Industry | Metal Fabrication | Value Added Industry
Government
Cities: Mayor/Council
Washington County: County Commission
Newspaper, Television, Telecommunications
Four Newspapers:
Washington | Hanover | Linn | Clifton
Local Community Cable Channels
Internet Services
High Speed | Wireless Availability
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Mission Statement:
To generate regional development through co-operative planning and action.
Assists organization and individuals to achieve goals through planning, organization, funding sources, etc.
Has worked with communities, individuals and companies in Washington County on various projects.
Local NCRPC Projects
Washington Emergency Services Building
NCKP Soybean Processing Plant
Haddam and Barnes -- Housing Grants
Hanover -- Sewer Project
CDBG -- Bridge Replacement
Many Other Projects
Washington County Business and Economic Coordinator is Christy L'Ecuyer.
Christy was hired in the spring of 2006. Contact Christy for County Business and Economic Related Questions.
Phone: 785-325-2638
Address: Courthouse
214 C Street
Washington, Kansas 66968
Email: Christy L'Ecuyer
Hours:8:00 to 5:00
Monday through Friday
Revitalization Plan for Washington County, Kansas
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Health Care
Two Hospitals: Washington | Hanover
Dentist
Optometrist
Chiroptractors
Medical Clinics:
Washington | Linn | Hanover | Greenleaf
Residential Care Facilities
Emergency Services
Five Ambulances
Fire & Rescue Services
Financial
Nine Banking Institutions in County
USDA Servicing Point
Tax and Accounting Services
Local Tax Abatement Program --
Offered through Washington County for non metropolitan areas. Barnes | Clifton | Linn | Hanover | Palmer | Washington (Participating Cities)
Kansas Department of Commerce Incentives
Available for all areas of the county
Qualified for USDA Rural Development Funds
Environment
County Wide Recycling Program
Washington County State Lake - 111 Acres
Fishing, boating, camping, picnic areas
352 Acres public hunting land
Nature Trail located near Haddam | Griswold Wildlife Area
Aesthetics
Washington County Scenery
Pastoral Countryside
Eye-catching Sunsets
Beautiful Views
Rolling Hills
Clean Air
Law Enforcement | Washington County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff/Undersheriff
Eight Certified Law Enforcement Officers
24/7 Coverage over 900 Square Miles
911 Communications
Emergency Preparedness
Historic Sites
Pony Express Station
Historical Museums
1882 Log Cabin
1889 Jail
Hollenberg Station
Barnes Mercantile
6th Principle Meridian -- Mahaska
Several of President Roosevelt's WPA Projects
Local Infrastructure
City of Washington, among other cities in the county, maintains and operates its own water and wastewater treatment plant.
The City of Washington owns and operates its own power plants 24/7.
9.1 Megawatts Generation Capability
Transportation
Airport
Railway
State and Federal Highways
Interstates Within One Hour's Drive
Trucking Lines
Libraries
Washington | Haddam | Clifton | Greenleaf Hanover
Housing
Washington | Linn | Greenleaf | Hanover | Morrowville | Haddam | Mahaska
Lodging
Motels
Bed and Breakfasts
RV Sites
Summary
Washington County is a very diverse community which strives to maintain an enjoyable quality of life for its citizens.
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