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County hears funding requests from Greater Hutch and StartUp Hutch; Greater Hutch seeks modest increase
Summary
Greater Hutch Economic Development requested an increase from $50,000 to $55,000 for county support; StartUp Hutch requested continued support under a five‑year plan and asked for $90,000. Both organizations outlined workforce, site development and talent attraction work.
Deborah Tufel, representing Greater Hutch Economic Development (the economic development division of the Hutchinson‑Reno County Chamber of Commerce), updated commissioners on regional projects and asked the county to increase its annual contribution from $50,000 to $55,000 to help cover rising program costs.
Tufel highlighted recent business expansions the partnership supported, saying projects announced in 2024 amount to roughly 400 new jobs and about $30 million in new…
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