The NCRPC is updating its regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and needs your help. We invite you to take a short survey if you live or work in North Central Kansas — including the counties of Clay, Cloud,
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We Want to Hear from You!
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, May, Newsletter, Uncategorized
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, May, Newsletter, Uncategorized
Project Spotlight: City of Frankfort Completes Project to Improve Truck Route
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, May, Newsletter
What had been one of the roughest streets to travel in the City of Frankfort is now one of the smoothest after the city completed a major project to improve an existing truck route.
Highways 9 and 99 intersect in the heart of Frankfort’s downtown district.
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Tags: project spotlight
Resiliency Efforts Continue
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, May, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, May, Newsletter
Two added to Project Team; Planning for Free Business and Nonprofit Trainings Underway
The NCRPC is pleased to announce that Deb Ohlde and Laura Leite have joined the organization’s economic recovery and resiliency project team as contracted consultants.
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Request for Proposals for Delivery of Training and Technical Assistance for Region’s Businesses and Non-Profits
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
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The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) has released a Request for Proposals for delivery of training and technical assistance to businesses and non-profits located in NCRPC’s 12-county service area.
Experienced firms, groups, or individuals are invited to submit proposals that focus on providing training and technical assistance in the following areas: Developing an Online Presence;
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Two High School Seniors Receive Rural Voices Contest Awards
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
Two high school seniors in North Central Kansas are being recognized with the John R. Cyr Rural Voices Award for submitting the top entries in the 2020-2021 Rural Voices Youth Contest sponsored by the NCRPC.
Avery Johnson,
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CDBG Awards Announced
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
Good news came to several North Central Kansas communities last month in the form of a grant award. The awards will help complete a variety of improvement projects across the region. The funding comes from the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce.
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Project Spotlight: City of Tipton Solves Drainage Issues
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
Perseverance paid off for the City of Tipton. When the first attempt to secure project funding for a storm drainage system improvement project was denied, the city council went back to the drawing board and narrowed the scope of work.
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Tags: project spotlight
NCK Business Relief Loan Program Update
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
Second Phase Announced for Businesses Less than 2 Years Old
A second phase of the NCK Business Relief Loan Program is now available — this time for businesses less than two years old.
“This next phase was developed to help businesses that have not been eligible for some of the other COVID-19 economic relief programs that are available due to the start date of the business,” NCRPC Business Finance Director Debra Peters said.
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Leadership Lessons Learned
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, March, Newsletter
Scholarship Recipient Reflects on Training Experience
By Ellen Barber
Leadership has many definitions, but I like the one the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) uses — “It’s an activity that mobilizes others to make progress on difficult challenges.”
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Rural Voices 2020-2021 Winners Announced
by North Central Regional Planning Commission
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
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Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Rural Voices Youth Contest winners!
Avery Johnson, Beloit Jr. Sr. High School- Carrie Roe, Herington High School
View the winning entries below.
About the Contest
The NCRPC sponsors the Rural Voices Youth Contest each year to engage high school seniors in North Central Kansas in thoughtful reflection on rural Kansas and to promote a discussion among citizens based on their insights.
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Tags: Contest, Rural Voices, Youth
