Agenda & Minutes: Approval of the current agenda and minutes from the January 15 and January 26 sessions. (Page 1)
Accounts Payable: Review of the January 30, 2026, payables totaling $114,143.02. (Page 1)
Tax Corrections: Approval of any pending tax adjustments. (Page 1)
Executive Sessions & Department Updates
Executive Sessions
The Commission will enter two private sessions under K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss non-elected personnel matters.
Session 1: Led by Motley regarding specific personnel. (Page 1)
Session 2: Led by Samuel Tran to protect the privacy of individual personnel. (Page 1)
Department Reports
Payroll: Update provided by Milburn-Kee. (Page 1)
County Clerk: A comprehensive discussion on inventory management, commission minute procedures, resolutions, and the 2025 end-of-year financials. (Page 1)
Old Business
Policies & Planning: Follow-ups on the County Handbook and updates on Strategic Planning and the Commission Calendar. (Page 1)
Infrastructure & Operations: Updates on EOC access (Beerbower) and Sewer project progress (Milburn-Kee). (Page 1)
Administrative Contracts: Ongoing discussions regarding County Benefits and the DMV contract. (Page 1)
New Business
Public Safety & Finance
Equitable Sharing Agreement: Sheriff Martin will present the certification for federal sharing programs. (Page 2)
Liaison Program: A critical review of the current liaison program led by Beerbower. The Commission will discuss whether to revise the program’s structure or terminate it entirely. (Page 2)
Economic Discussions: Matt Quick will present on Bitcoin Valuation. (Page 2)
Financial Auditing & Memberships
Financial Oversight: Samuel Tran will lead discussions on hiring a Fractional CFO and initiating a Forensic Audit. (Page 2)
SEKRPC Dues: Approval of $4,554 for Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission membership dues, historically funded by the General Government account. (Page 2)
According to Lora Holdridge, her outburst calling a commissioner “chicken shit” on Monday, January 26th, occurred after some interactions that occurred before the commission meeting started being broadcast, as well as ongoing frustration working with the commissioners.
The agenda for the January 26th meeting shows that Lora Holdridge, Register of Deeds, was on the schedule to talk with the commissioners about space concerns under the “departmental updates” section. However, according to Holdridge, before the meeting began, Commissioner Mika Milburn told her that the commissioners would not be discussing her agenda item.
Lora Holdridge – Bourbon County Register of Deeds. Photo from BBCO website.
When the meeting began, Commissioner Milburn requested that Holdridge’s agenda item be removed. Commissioner Beerbower (acting as chair since Tran was absent) asked Holdridge if she wanted to discuss something that she hadn’t brought up before. Holdridge said yes and then there was the following exchange:
Holdridge: “Mika told me that as soon as dispatch got out…”
Milburn: “I did not do that…”
Beerbower: “Ok that, this is still more of the same. We are going to be reviewing all the space, so yes, we’re not going to discuss that.”
Holdridge says she then filled out a card to make a public comment. The meeting proceeded and when it was time for public comments, Beerbower read the card and said, “Is that the only one?” At this point, Holdridge went up to the table. Beerbower continued, “We do not allow public comments regarding any specific commissioner. If you are going to address the commission, you may address the commission about the board, but you can’t talk about one particular commissioner.”
Holdridge asked what statute said that. Beerbower said that he went to a class that said public comments were addressed to the commission, not to a specific commissioner. Holdridge pressed for a statue. Beerbower finally said, “Go ahead. I can’t challenge it” and gave her the floor for three minutes.
Before Holdridge could proceed, Milburn asked for a break, Beerbower called for a three-minute recess, and Milburn left the room. When she returned, she got a telephone call and stepped out again. Beerbower continued by first saying that they had this discussion with Holdridge several times and reiterated that they would be working with all the department heads to give them the space they need. He said he has had several people claim that they wanted the dispatch space.
There was some back and forth about whether any of the Register of Deeds stuff could be stored in the basement. At this point, Milburn returned, and Beerbower said the commissioners would look at everything, but not discuss it in this meeting.
Milburn then told Beerbower, “Our council has said to remove this public comment.”
Holdridge responded with, “You’re not going to remove me. I’ll just sit here and talk.”
Milburn and Beerbower voted to terminate the meeting as can be seen in this video which led to Holdridge calling them “chicken shit.” https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19RpAw2zJL/
According to Holdridge, a number of events led up to her frustrated outburst at the meeting. “I have had a problem with Mika [Milburn]. She’s the liaison of the courthouse. She locked me out of every room possible that I had my equipment in.” This equipment includes plotters that are used to make maps and blueprints for the county and also, for a fee, for the public.
Holdridge also said that one of her large plotters remains missing and she is locked out of the rooms where she would need to go search for it. Holdridge expressed concerns that Milburn is doing things outside the scope of the duties of a commissioner. She said, “[Milburn] is entering payroll information, removing payroll time and entries. They’ve got me not even starting till 2017 and I’ve been here, almost 22 years.” She said the commissioners took payroll out of the clerks office and hired someone else to do it, but “she doesn’t know what she’s doing, so this commissioner [Milburn] is coming in to help do it. She has no business doing that outside the scope of her commission duties.” Holdridge said the personnel files were taken out of the clerks office and put in an office that Commission Milburn has a key to. “She has a key to the office where all of our personnel folders are at. That’s outside of her scope of her duties as a commissioner. […] They outsourced payroll. It is a new system and this person didn’t know how to do it. […] Everything’s being screwed up on it. And, you know, we’re outsourcing our IT, we’re outsourcing HR, we’re outsourcing payroll. They said something about outsourcing budgets. They had a budget committee […] and they [the commissioners] didn’t listen to them at all.
“[Mika] kicked me out of the room that I had been working in fine with our new software company for six weeks until I hired one of the old IT persons back,” said Holdridge. She went on to explain that Shane Walker had laid off when the commissioners restructured the IT department and she hired him to do work in her department.
Holdridge went on to explain that there is a computer that used to be used for mapping that has been locked away in room 12 and all the departments are needing to rebuy about $4,000 worth of equipment and licenses now. She said that Commissioner Milburn told her that there “might be things on that computer that shouldn’t be on that computer.” Holdridge is frustrated because tech money from the Register of Deeds budget was used to buy that equipment and licenses. She had been using the computer in room 12 for 6 weeks until she rehired Shane Walker but after that, every time she would talk to HR, “they would tell me that, you know, you didn’t put yourself in a very good position because you rehired him and he has a lawsuit against the county.” Holdridge says he does not have a current lawsuit against the county, but every time she calls the outsource HR contractor about something, they would bring up the fact that she hired Mr. Walker.
Holdridge explained that she feels Commission Milburn has “called me a liar. She’s called me a thief. She called the ex-emergency manager and the ex-janitor liars and thieves. […] They locked the door of room 12, and she accused us of stealing things out of that room.”
Regarding her outburst last Monday, Holdridge said, “Most of the public doesn’t know what’s going on. Yes, I got mad and I refused to get up because they had been treating us and saying, ‘we’re going to take this away from you’ and outsourcing everything […] there was nothing wrong with the way it was. […] Everyone on the first floor gets along great. […] We help each other out. If I have extra paper and they need extra paper, you know, we share it. She [Commissioner Milburn] called it ‘back door dealings’ that we shouldn’t be doing that. We’re just trying to save the tax payer money.”
FortScott.biz reached out to Commissioner Milburn to see if she would like to be interviewed for this story. Legal counsel suggested she decline, but she did provide the following documents for context.
7. Executive Session – K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) Requested by Motley
8. Approval of Minutes – January 15, 2026
9. Approval of Minutes – January 26, 2026
10. Approval of Accounts Payable – January 30, 2026 ($114,143.02)
11. Approval of Tax Corrections
12. Liaison Program Review – Commissioner Beerbower leads a board discussion on revising or ending the liaison program.
13. Citizen Comments
14. Department Updates
a. Payroll Update – Milburn-Kee
b. County Clerk – Discussion on inventory, commission minutes, procedures, and 2025 end-of-year financials and resolutions.
15. Old Business
a. Handbook Follow-ups
b. Strategic Planning – Motley
c. Commission Calendar – Motley
d. EOC Access – Beerbower
e. Sewer Update – Milburn-Kee
16. New Business
a. Equitable Sharing Agreement Certification – Sheriff Martin
b. Bitcoin Valuation – Matt Quick
c. SEKRPC Membership Dues – Discussion of $4,554 payment usually charged to General Government.
17. Agenda Topics for Future Meetings
18. Commission Comments
19. Adjournment
Information Packet Detailed Summary
Official Appointment of District 3 Commissioner (Pages 3–5)
The packet contains official correspondence from the Kansas Secretary of State congratulating Joseph Allen on his appointment as Bourbon County Commissioner for District 3. This section includes the formal Certificate of Appointment signed by Governor Laura Kelly and the required Oath of Office form.
Minutes: Special Meeting on Employee Handbook (Pages 6–13)
The Commission held a marathon special session on January 15, 2026, to conduct a methodical, page-by-page review of the 65-page employee handbook. Key decisions and discussions included:
Elected Officials and Policy (Page 6): New language was added to clarify that while the handbook applies to all employees, independent elected officials maintain statutory discretion over certain operational matters in their offices.
Leave and Accrual Changes (Pages 7–8): Extensive new policies were adopted regarding how leave is handled when employees transfer between exempt and non-exempt status, or between full-time and part-time status. Notably, a 10-year employment requirement was established to be eligible for a 25% sick leave payout.
Probationary Period (Page 9): After a split vote, the Commission eventually reached a unanimous decision to adopt a 90-day probationary period for new employees.
Weapons Policy (Page 9): The Commission voted to remove the weapons policy and all firearm notes from the handbook.
Operational Adjustments (Page 10–11): New rules were set for cell phone use (prohibited while operating heavy equipment), sleeping exceptions for EMS during rest periods, and overtime structures for law enforcement (overtime starting at 86 hours in a biweekly period).
Longevity Pay (Page 11): The board voted to phase out monthly longevity pay by converting it into hourly salary rates.
Minutes: January 26 Regular Meeting (Pages 14–15)
The regular meeting on January 26 included a public hearing for the vacation of a road (Resolution 08-26), which was approved. However, the meeting became contentious during the Citizen Comments portion regarding rules for addressing individual commissioners. Following a heated exchange between the Register of Deeds and the Commission, the meeting was adjourned early due to escalating tension.
The packet includes a detailed breakdown of open invoices by department as of January 30, 2026.
General Fund (Page 141): Includes utilities for various county buildings and legal services.
Appraisers and Benefits (Page 142): Includes membership dues and KPERS audit adjustments.
Clerk and Landfill (Pages 143–144): Significant expenses include $5,556 for server equipment and over $6,000 for waste services at the landfill.
Sheriff and Correctional (Pages 144–146): Routine maintenance, vehicle tires, and inmate care costs are detailed.
Road and Bridge (Pages 146–151): This section contains a high volume of small-to-mid-sized invoices for equipment parts, hydraulic hoses, fuel caps, and electrical service for the shop.
Post Date:01/29/2026 9:00 AM From the KDOT Facebook page
Starting the week of Feb. 2, a portion of 60th Street in western Bourbon County will be closed for a bridge replacement project, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
The project to replace the bridge 5.9 miles south of Uniontown and 1 mile west of K-3 will start Monday, Feb. 2, conditions permitting. This section of the gravel road will be closed throughout the project, which is expected to be completed by fall, conditions permitting.
The new bridge over the tributary of Hinton Creek will be 80 feet long and 24 feet wide. B&B Bridge Company LLC, of St. Paul, is the contractor for the $701,404.10 project.
Governor Laura Kelly and KDOT Secretary Calvin Reed announced $42.3 million in funding for this and 34 other bridge projects through the KDOT Off-System Bridge and the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement programs. The programs target improvements to city and county bridges not on the state highway system and in need of replacement and repair.
KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.Kandrive.gov, for more highway condition and construction details. For updates on construction projects in southeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/southeastnews.
The north wing, east side of the Bourbon County Courthouse.
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Bourbon County Commission Meeting
Three commissioners attended the meeting: David Beerbower, Mika Milburn, and Greg Motley.
During the opening of the meeting, Commissioner Mika Milburn made several modifications to the agenda, including removing the discussion of courthouse space.
After the public hearing for the vacation of a road, in which the owner of the property on the road asked that it be vacated as the county had done nothing with it in the 15 years she had lived there, Resolution 08-26 was approved.
After approval of the minutes from the Jan. 12 meeting and the consent agenda and tax corrections, the citizen comments portion of the meeting began.
Citizen Comments
Lora Holdridge, Register of Deeds, addressed the commission. Before she began her comments, vice-chairman Beerbower reminded her that her comments had to be to the commission as a whole and not to a specific commissioner.
Holdridge asked what statute that was under and Beerbower said it was part of what he learned in commissioner training.
Holdridge said that without a statute she would challenge it. Beerbower gave her three minutes.
Milburn interupted Holdridge and asked for a break.
Beerbower announced a three minute recess.
After three minutes, Milburn returned and then left again on a phone call.
Beerbower then told Holdridge that they had had this discussion several times, and in the last meeting, the board announced the plan to look into what spaces are available in the courthouse and take input from each department to divide it up appropriately.
He said he has heard several different claims for dispatch’s old space, but the commission has not made any decisions yet.
Beerbower said they were not going to discuss it tonight.
Milburn returned and said that the county’s counselor, Bob Johnson, advised to remove the public comment.
Holdridge said she would not leave and would stay and talk.
Beerbower asked her to leave and she again refused. He said they were having a county commissioner meeting, not a register of deeds meeting.
Milburn then moved to adjourn the meeting , Beerbower seconded, and it was ended. Motley did not vote.
The commission did not complete the remainder of their agenda including:
1. Executive Session K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) – Motley
2. Department Updates
a. Payroll update – Milburn-Kee
b. Inventory – County Clerk
c. Commission Minutes – County Clerk
d. County Clerk Procedures
e. 2025 End of Year Financials – County Clerk
3. New Business
a. Strategic Planning – Motley
b. Commission Calendar – Motley
c. EOC Access
4. Create Agenda for Next Meeting
5. Commission Comments
The Bourbon County Commissioners are the chief elected officials of the county, according to the county’s website https://www.bourboncountyks.org/contact-us/. They set policy and procedures for the running of the courthouse and set the budgets for all taxing entities of the county.
Motley represents Bourbon County Commission District #4, which includes most of Southwest Fort Scott, which runs down 69 Highway to Grand Street, then west to about 150th Street, then north to the Marmaton River and back to Fort Scott, he said.
His education
“I have a B.A. in Accounting and Economics from Greenville University and a graduate degree in Bank Management from the University of Virginia. I am a Lee’s Summit High School graduate.
“My faith informed my decision to run.
” I am a strong believer in our civic responsibility to serve our community and this opportunity seemed to fit my experiences and skill sets.”
His priorities
“Aligned with my business experiences, my priorities are financial stability and responsibility, operational management and economic development. I am also interested in better coordination and cooperation with other government entities in Bourbon County.”
Regularly scheduled meetings are on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the commission meeting room in the north wing of the Bourbon County Courthouse at 210 S. National Avenue, Fort Scott.
There are five commission districts in Bourbon County.
The commission is considering the vacation of a 62′ wide by 125′ section of 267th Street located in Woodard’s addition to Garland, Kansas. This resolution follows K.S.A. 68-102, which allows for the vacation of roads consisting of less than two consecutive miles. If approved, the County Clerk is instructed to publish the resolution for two consecutive weeks in the Fort Scott Tribune.
Meeting Minutes Summary: January 12, 2026 (Pages 4–8)
Reorganization: The board appointed Samuel Tran as Chairman and David Beerbower as Vice Chairman.
Board & Liaison Assignments: Commissioners finalized their roles on various boards (e.g., Fair Board, SEK Mental Health) and department liaison duties. Greg Motley was assigned Finance, while Samuel Tran took Public Works.
Public Safety: Mark McCoy discussed the critical need for a trained Emergency Manager and the current status of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Software Upgrade: The commission approved the purchase of “Hey Gov” software for approximately $1,100 to manage meeting agendas and minutes more efficiently.
Contract Approval: A contract with Schwab Eaton for annual bridge inspections was approved for a total of $43,910.
Special Meeting Minutes Summary: January 15, 2026 (Pages 9–16)
This meeting focused almost exclusively on a methodical review of the 65-page County Employee Handbook. Key updates included:
Elected Officials: Added language clarifying that while the handbook establishes general policies, independent elected officials maintain statutory discretion over certain operational matters in their offices.
Probationary Period: After debate, the commission settled on a 90-day probationary period for new employees.
Sick Leave Payout: A new policy was established allowing a 25% payout of sick leave for employees with at least 10 years of service.
Inclement Weather: Essential personnel will now receive time-and-a-half pay during courthouse closures, while non-essential staff receive regular pay.
Law Enforcement: Specific biweekly work schedules (86 hours) and overtime triggers were added to accommodate the Sheriff’s department.
Financials and Accounts Payable (Pages 17–81)
The packet includes extensive line-item documentation for accounts payable.
January 23rd Totals: $1,123,999.50. This includes significant payroll clearing accounts for various departments including the Appraiser’s office and Ambulance services.
January 22nd Totals: $98,394.22. Notable expenses include $19,589.36 for District Court (including courtroom hearing devices and software) and $10,443.72 for the County Treasurer’s department.
County Commission Calendar (Page 82)
The packet concludes with a 2026 statutory calendar outlining critical deadlines for tax foreclosures, budget certifications (due to the State by September 20th), and strategic planning sessions scheduled for February and March.
Submitted photo. Pictured are: Jody Love, HBCAT & Rural Community Partners Aura Brillhart, HBCAT & Rural Community Partners Cristy Garrison Mitchell, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Darrell Pulliam, Rural Community Partners Taylor Bailey, Fort Scott Community College Malinda Bailey, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Jennifer Epting, City of Mapleton Lindsay Madison, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce (HBCAT Board Member)
Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Announces Continued Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Investment and $75,000 in Implementation Awards
FORT SCOTT, KS, January 22, 2026 — In January 2025, the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT) was awarded continued investment through Phase 3 of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas initiative, funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas®. HBCAT received a two-year, $100,000 Pathways Coordination Grant to support coalition leadership, planning, and implementation across multiple community health strategies in Bourbon County.
As part of the Phase 3 coordination process, HBCAT worked closely with its Local Health Equity Action Teams (LHEATs) to identify priority needs and recommend Pathways packages grounded in local data, lived experience, and community input. Through this community-driven process, five Pathways packages were selected for development.
Two of those packages advanced through required policy development and were subsequently awarded noncompetitive Pathways implementation grants totaling $75,000.
The Incubator Kitchen Package, awarded $50,000, is being implemented in partnership with The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative. Funding supports expanded access to licensed commercial kitchen space for food entrepreneurs, including a fee waiver program for income-eligible participants, equipment upgrades, outreach, and nutrition-focused programming. This work helps remove financial and structural barriers for individuals launching or growing food-based businesses while increasing access to healthy, locally produced foods in Bourbon County.
“This work is about building systems that work for real people,” said Rachel French, Co-Owner and Operating Partner of The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative. “Through our partnership with HBCAT and Pathways, we’re creating an ecosystem where food entrepreneurs can thrive, barriers are reduced, and community health and economic stability grow together.”
The Social Entrepreneurship Supports Package, awarded $25,000 and led by HBCAT, supports the expansion and formalization of HBCAT’s regional mentorship and Catalyst entrepreneurship programs. Funding is being used for paid local mentor stipends, participant incentives, program coordination, outreach, and technical assistance. These supports are designed to strengthen businesses whose work directly contributes to community health, including food access, behavioral health, social connectedness, and economic stability. This work is also supported through HBCAT’s Kansas Food Action Network efforts, funded by the Kansas Health Foundation, and implemented in partnership with the University of Kansas School of Business.
“For ten years, our work has focused on policy, systems, and environmental change because that is how you create lasting impact,” said Jody Love, President and CEO of HBCAT. “When communities design systems that make the healthy choice the default, individual behavior change becomes easier, more equitable, and more sustainable. These Pathways investments reflect that philosophy and the trust built through a decade of community-led work.”
In addition to these awarded packages, HBCAT continues active Pathways coordination and development on three additional initiatives. The Mapleton Multi-Modal Package focuses on improving walkability, safety, and access to physical activity in partnership with the City of Mapleton and Friends of Mapleton. The Health-Related Social Needs Package is being developed with Freeman Health System to address non-medical drivers of health such as transportation, food access, and care coordination. The Farm to School Package, in collaboration with USD 234, focuses on strengthening local food systems, agricultural education, and student access to fresh, locally grown foods.
Community members, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and local organizations interested in technical assistance, mentorship, and community support can learn more and sign up for services through HBCAT’s regional partner, Rural Community Partners, at ruralcommunitypartners.org.
Funding for these initiatives is being provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas® as part of Bourbon County’s Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant.
About Pathways to a Healthy Kansas
Pathways to a Healthy Kansas is the largest community grant program ever funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. The Pathways program provides community coalitions with the tools and resources needed to remove barriers and engage their communities in ways that improve active living, healthy eating, behavioral health, and commercial tobacco prevention. The grant funding for each community includes a coordination grant along with the opportunity to apply for noncompetitive implementation and achievement grants. For more information, visit bcbsks.com/pathways.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
For more than 80 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has built a reputation of trust with its members and contracting providers by providing outstanding customer service while quickly and accurately processing claims, fairly administering benefit plans and contracts, offering programs, services, and tools to help members improve or maintain their health, and operating under the highest ethical standards while being good stewards of premium dollars. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and is the state’s largest insurer, serving all Kansas counties except Johnson and Wyandotte. For more information, visit bcbsks.com.
Licensee Disclosure
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. BLUE CROSS®, BLUE SHIELD®, and the Cross and Shield Symbols are registered service marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team is leading the Pathways initiative in Bourbon County and is not affiliated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
From left, Angela Simon, Jody Love, Bailey Lyons, Rachel French Submitted photos.
A Self-Care Fair is being held tomorrow, Saturday, January 17th from 10 am to 3 pm in the Cloverleaf Event Center at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds on South Horton Street.
Eclectic Soul out of Pittsburg, KS will be having Qi Gong classes at 11 am and 1 pm for $5.
The Muscle Whisperer will be offering 10-minute chair massages for $10, and Locust Hill Lamanchas will be hosting a Free Soap-Making Demonstration. The Carrell Collective will have KETO Cookies available for purchase.
Vendors will be selling health and wellness products that range from skin care, herbal teas, and essential oils.
Emma Carpenter will also be available to answer Medicare questions.
Vendors include:
Eclectic Soul, Pittsburg, KS
Sisters 3 Essential Oils for Wellness, Nevada, MO
Locust Hill Lamanchas, Fort Scott, KS
Mary Kay, Karen Wagoner, Fort Scott, KS
The Muscle Whisperer, Fort Scott, KS
The Carrell Collective, Fort Scott, KS
Emma Carpenter, Carpenter Homestead, Fort Scott, KS
The north wing, east side of the Bourbon County Courthouse.
Bourbon County
Official Publication
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Special Meeting
1. Call Meeting To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Prayer
5. Executive Session Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body of
agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
6. Handbook Discussion
7. Create Agenda for Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
I have great news! The Rural Community Partners Website is officially live!
Thanks to our Pittsburg State University Micro-Intern (funded through the Parker Dewey and the Kansas Department of Commerce), we have a BEAUTIFUL, user friendly website that clearly showcases our work and makes it easy for people to sign up for services, get involved, and connect with us. It’s all part of our effort to find, connect, and engage across our rural communities!!
A few of the services offer to our rural communities:
General community support,
Small Business Mentorship Program (funded through HBCAT’s Social Entrepreneurship BCBS Pathways Grant),
Coalition and community technical assistance and community investment in partnership with KUMC COPE,
Small business micro grant program (a project we spearheaded with the support of our KFAN grant, funded by KHF)
Feasibility Studies and Cost Benefit Analysis
We’re incredibly proud of this milestone and grateful to the partners who helped make it happen. Please take a look, share the site, and encourage individuals, businesses, and community partners to explore how they can connect with Rural Community Partners.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen!!
