Finney County businesses are invited to attend a webinar hosted by Finney County Economic Development Corporation in conjunction with Downtown Vision, Finney County CVB, and the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce as Governor Kelly’s Executive Stay-at-Home Order expires. The webinar will take place Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 4:00 […]
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Local Businesses Help Supply Face Masks to Community
On March 28, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly issued a state-wide stay at home order instructing Kansans to stay in their homes unless performing essential activities. The order was then extended and is set to expire this Sunday, May 3. News sources indicate that Governor Kelly does not intend to extend […]
Are you working from home? Some tips to help ease the transition…
In today’s world, we are lucky to have the capabilities to work remotely from home, especially in these uncertain times. However, for those that are used to going into the office every day, working from home can be tough. Here’s a few tips to help ease the process: Continue […]
empirical to Open Ground Beef Facility in Kansas
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. December 23, 2019 —The empirical family of companies announced today that it will soon begin the construction of a new ground beef facility in Garden City, Kansas. The new facility will supplement empirical’s existing production at its South Sioux City, Nebraska location and represent the largest […]
Pancho’s Mexican Food has sign up at Kansas Avenue location
Looks like Pancho’s Mexican Food is going into the building that formerly housed the old Taco Bell at Garden City Plaza, right next to the KFC along Kansas Avenue. No word on when it will open. Pancho’s has a location in Salina and bills itself as having a 24-hour drive […]
Freshman career fair scheduled
Registration is now open for the 2018 Freshman Career Fair to be held from 8:50 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 14 at Garden City High School. Help freshman students explore career interests by telling them about your day-to-day career responsibilities. We are looking for volunteer presenters who do […]
Manufacturers invited to energy efficiency seminar
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC) will present a free seminar for manufacturers about energy efficiency and the REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) and how it can apply to your business. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. at the 2nd floor meeting room at the Garden […]
Luncheon highlights business apprenticeship, training programs
By SCOTT AUST, FCEDC Director of Communications More than 30 local business and industry representatives attended a noon luncheon Monday to learn more about the state’s Registered Apprenticeship program and on-the-job training program. Tucky Allen, Business Services Director with Kansas WorkforceONE, said the registered apprentice program is a Kansas Department […]
Clean fuels workshop scheduled
A free workshop about natural gas/clean fuels in southwest Kansas is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon this Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Clarion Inn in Garden City. Attendees can learn more about cost saving opportunities and clean fuel adoption as well as receive information about funding, financing and incentives. […]
Jagels awarded Certified Residential Specialist designation
Shanna Jagels, a Realtor Associate with Coldwell Banker – The Real Estate Shoppe, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Residential Real Estate Council, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training […]