North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, December, Newsletter
Instead of the proverbial phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” one Salina business focused on making ale when faced with challenges. When the coronavirus pandemic impacted Blue Skye Brewery and Eats, LLC with temporary business closure and revenue decline,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, Newsletter, September
What began as a local Rotary project to install one mural in 2020 quickly became an entire movement in one North Central Kansas community.
A Mural Movement of Clay Center just saw the completion of its 25th mural in July 2022.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, Newsletter, September
We are pleased to announce the hiring of two new employees and other recent staff transitions.
Deb Ohlde returned to the NCPRC in July as Strategic Development Advisor. She brings many years of experience in strategic planning, small group facilitation as well as proposal writing/project management in the public and non-profit sectors.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, Newsletter, September
Changes in the timing and focus of eligible projects were made to the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program annual competition grants this year. The CDBG program is administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC).
Details for FY 2023 projects were recently released at the Application Workshop.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, Newsletter, September
A new program that seeks to attract new residents to move to North Central Kansas is now available in Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic and Saline Counties.
The pilot project known as the North Central Kansas Regional Relocation Program seeks to make home ownership more affordable for those relocating to the region by reducing the barriers of down payments and closing costs.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Blog
Banquet Presentation Materials
Presentation Slides – A Fifty Year NCRPC Retrospective by John Cyr (PDF, 1.0 MB)
About the Event
The 2022 event marks the 50th anniversary of the North Central Regional Planning Commission.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Blog
Have you been wondering about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) might be helpful to your community or a project you’ve been hoping to launch?
You are invited to attend a regional round table discussion focused on the BIL and the additional grant opportunities it brings to Kansas and our region.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, June, Newsletter
Program Assisted in Purchase of 25 Homes Last Year
Financial incentives offered through the NCK Home Ownership Program assisted in the purchase of 25 homes in the region following the pilot program’s official expansion to Jewell and Saline Counties in June 2021.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, June, Newsletter
Program Provided Support, Engineering Services to Local Businesses including Double L Manufacturing
By Bret Lanz, Commercialization Director for Technology Development Institute
As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, supply chain concerns and labor shortages continue to impact businesses across the region.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, June, Newsletter
Loan Provides Capital for Business to Pivot Operations
A revenue decline during the pandemic pushed one local business owner to take a new and proactive approach to her business.
Catherine DiNuzzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, and speaker.
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