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County hears Sawyer grant closeout, regional data‑center interest; Chamber names new executive director
Summary
An economic development update reported work to finalize Sawyer pipeline grant closeout with the Kansas Corporation Commission, noted regional interest in data centers though Pratt County has had no inquiries, and announced Bruce Givens as the Chamber's new executive director.
Heather Morgan provided the economic development update at the June 8 meeting, reporting that work continues with the Kansas Corporation Commission to complete the final fiscal closeout associated with the Sawyer grant project.
“Heather reported that work continues with the Kansas Corporation Commission to complete the final fiscal closeout associated with the Sawyer grant project,” the county minutes state. Morgan also said the county itself has not received inquiries about data center development but acknowledged the topic is prominent in neighboring counties and at the state level.
The county noted its position that data center development is primarily a local-government issue. In the same update, Heather Morgan announced the Chamber of Commerce has hired Bruce Givens as its new executive director. The commission did not take formal action on the report; the update was informational.
