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As of July 1, 2011 Washington County is now a Rural Opportunity Zone County. This means any person, corporation or LLC locating to this county from outside the state can apply to have their income tax forgiven for five (5) years.
Several communities in Washington County have land that they will give free to any business creating jobs, or residential lots that they will give to individuals who want to build homes.
Kansas Department of Commerce Incentives:
These are available for all areas of the county, and are available for expanding or new businesses.
The Dept. of Commerce also has job training programs to help meet the needs for any company and maintains a website to post jobs that is free to all employers.
Washington County is qualified for USDA Rural Development Funds and several programs are available to help businesses establish new operations or expand.
Key Infrastructure
High Speed Internet Capabilities
Industrial Sites for Development
Natural Gas Providers
Electrical Generation and 3 Phase Transmission Lines
Diverse Recreational Opportunities
Museums and Historical Society
Washington County Rodeo
Playgrounds
Ball Parks
Munchkinland Park in Washington
Many Churches
Fair Grounds
Washington County Speedway
Home of Jayhusker Racing
Ballparks
Community Swimming Pools
Three Golf Courses
4-H Fair
Hunting and Fishing
Guide Services and Hunting Lodges
Campground with Shower Facilities
Human Capital
Five Excellent Schools Public & Parochial
Three Pre-schools
Adult Education/Distance Learning
Medical Facilities and Services
Many Community Celebrations
KSDS (a nonprofit service dog organization)
Twin Valley Developmental Services, Inc.
Independence Farms, Inc.(School of Therapeutic Riding)
Civic Organizations
City Community Groups
Rotary International
Lions' Club
Churches & Church Groups
Youth & School Organizations
Business Booster and Economic Development Groups
Veterans Organizations
Newspaper, Television, Telecommunications
Three Newspapers:
Washington--Hanover--Linn
Internet Services
High Speed Wireless Availability
Local Cable Providers
Libraries
Washington
Haddam
Clifton
Greenleaf
Hanover
Low Income Housing
Washington
Linn
Greenleaf
Hanover
Mahaska
Lodging
Motels
Bed and Breakfasts
RV Sites
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Helpful Links:
Kansas Small Business Development Center
Kansas Dept. of Commerce
Kansas Dept. of Revenue
MyKansas
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Blue Skyways Informational Site
Industrial Parks
Linn Industrial Park, for industrial or commercial business. City will deed the land for free to any business creating jobs.
Washington Free Lot Program for Industrial, Commercial or Residential Lots. See the city of Washington's web site for minimum standards. The City of Washington owns and operates its own power plants 24/7. 9.1 Megawatts Generation Capability.
Barnes the city has lots for commercial and residential that they will give free for development.
Other communities have land that they will give free for development on a case by case basis.
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Transportation
Airport
Railway at Hanover
State and Federal Highways
Divided four lanes
within 1/2 hour Drive
Trucking Lines
Financial
Eight Banking Institutions in County
Tax and Accounting Services
Eight Local Insurance Agencies
NCRPC
USDA
Emergency Services
911 Communications
Emergency Preparedness --
CERT TEAM
Four Ambulances
Fire & Rescue Services
Law Enforcement
Washington County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff/Undersheriff
Certified Law Enforcement Office
24/7 Coverage over 900 Square Miles
Health Care
Hospitals: Washington -- Hanover
Dentist
Optometrist
Chiropractor
Medical Clinics: Washington -- Linn -- Hanover
Residential and Care Facilities
Environment
County Wide Recycling Program
Washington County State Lake -- 111 Acres
Fishing -- Boating -- Camping
Picnic areas
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
Rich in History
Excellent Quality of Life
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)
Summary
Washington County is a very diverse community which strives to maintain an enjoyable quality of life for its citizens.
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