WCED, Inc. Vision Statement

Wichita County Economic Development, Inc. will stimulate and rejuvenate Wichita County through unified community partnerships and creative resources to attain:

  • Innovative agriculture and industry, and successful businesses,

  • Superior education,

  • Progressive health care,

  • Strong infrastructure, and

  • Diverse recreational and cultural opportunities

in a friendly, positive and safe environment.

WCED, Inc. Mission Statement

Wichita County Economic Development, Inc. is a diverse group of motivated community leaders dedicated to promoting economic growth and stability by providing progressive leadership to achieve a prosperous, vibrant and creative environment for the betterment of Wichita County.

 

WCED, Inc.

Wichita County Economic Development, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1996 for the purpose of economic and community development

in Wichita County. 

In 1999, Wichita County was designated a Rural Enterprise Community through the Federal Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities initiative.  This designation provides for assistance through USDA Rural Development with business and community development needs. Through this designation, Wichita County Economic Development has established a Revolving Loan Fund to assist new businesses with start-up needs and existing businesses with expansion needs. The Wichita County Business CARE Center and Incubator was also developed to assist businesses through education and start-up assistance.

 

                                        Wichita County Economic

                                        Development, Inc. is directed

                                        by a 16-member board that

                                        includes representatives from

                                        city, county, education,

                                        banking, business, agriculture,

                                        senior citizens, youth, and

                                        minority populations. The

                                        organization has been

                                        managed since its organization

                                        by its director, Sharla Krenzel.

For more information about Wichita County Economic Development, Inc., the EZ/EC designation, or its business opportunities, contact Director Sharla Krenzel at 620-375-2182 or wced@wbsnet.org

 

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Wichita County Economic Development, Inc.

206 S. 4th Street, P.O. Box 345

Leoti, KS 67861

620-375-2182

wced@wbsnet.org

 

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