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Atchison renews Network Kansas partnership; staff cites $2 million in local small-business gap financing since 2017
Summary
The commission approved the annual Network Kansas partnership agreement. Staff said Atchison small businesses have received over $2 million in gap financing through Network Kansas programs since 2017; staff flagged increased federal funding and program requirements as reasons the program has become more administratively intensive.
The Atchison City Commission approved continuing the city’s annual partnership with Network Kansas by voice vote, preserving the city’s access to Network Kansas loan programs and business support.
Justin (city staff/economic development) described the history and local utilization of Network Kansas’ eCommunity and Grow Kansas programs. “Since 2017, Atchison small businesses have received over $2,000,000 of gap financing for startups, expansions and acquisitions,” Justin…
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