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Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

Annual Show Is June 26-27

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Because of the COVID 19 Pandemic, the annual All-Hit 103.9  Home, Sport, Farm and Garden Show was moved from spring to summer.

The event is now scheduled Friday, June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from  8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arnold Arena on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.

Submitted photo of a past show.

Hosted by  Fort Scott Broadcasting, which includes radio stations 103.9, Red Dirt 98.3, and 1600 AM, the event is “a great opportunity to get local businesses to show off their products,” said Deb McKenney. Tim and Deb McKenney own the business.

Tim and Deb McKenney.

 

This year there will be pandemic guidelines, Tim McKenney said.

“We are encouraging people to wear masks and gloves, and we will provide some for those who would like some,” he said. “Also hand sanitizing will be available.”

Submitted photo of a past home show.

In addition, there will be more spacing between the vendors, he said.

“There will be fewer booths, so it won’t be so crowded,” Tim said.

This year they are expecting 40 vendors as opposed to 60, he said.

The show began in 1982, and in the late 80s the Pride Organization at Fort Scott Middle School took the reins, as a fundraiser, Deb said.

The broadcast company was asked to take the show on again and they have since continued the showcasing business event for the community.

 

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee At Briggs Auto June 11

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The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
1819 S. Main St.
In the main Ford (north) bldg.
Coffee, Juice & Snacks
Enter yourself for a drawing!
June 11, 2020
8 am
Chamber Members & Guests are welcome
to make any announcement for $1 to the Chamber about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or any other specials!
Special Note from the Chamber Board:
Following KS state safety recommendations & health practices ~subject to Bourbon County’s continued advancement through the reopening phasing plans.
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
Bourbon County Garden Club – 6/18
Old Fort Auto – 6/25
Now open! Call the Chamber to schedule- 7/2
Now open! Call the Chamber to schedule- 7/9
Bourbon County Fair – 7/16
City State Bank – 7/23
Now open! Call the Chamber to schedule- 7/30
Bourbon County, Business, Government, Kansas

Pesticide Prohibited After July 31, 2020

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EPA Cancellation Order for Dicamba Products Impacts Kansas Agriculture

 

MANHATTAN, Kansas — On Monday, June 8, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final cancellation order for three dicamba products in response to the recent court ruling that vacated registration for the products. The EPA’s cancellation order intended to clarify the limited and specific circumstances under which these dicamba products can be used for a limited period of time, including provisions for existing stocks. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has identified several unanswered questions about how this order applies to Kansas farmers and agribusinesses and is in communication with the EPA for further interpretation.

 

The EPA cancellation order addresses the sale, distribution, and use of existing stocks of the three affected dicamba products: Engenia, FeXapan, and Xtendimax with Vaporgrip Technology. Under this cancellation order, further distribution or sale of all existing stocks of these products is allowed only to the end user. Such distribution and sales can only be made by Kansas restricted use pesticide dealers. If growers, commercial applicators, and agribusinesses have these products in their possession, end use applications may still occur provided that all label restrictions are followed. All use is prohibited after July 31, 2020.

 

As further details become available from the EPA, KDA will share that information on our website at www.agriculture.ks.gov/dicamba. This site will also serve as a source for more detail on the affected dicamba products, the EPA order, and how this order applies in Kansas. If you have additional questions, please contact the KDA pesticide and fertilizer program at 785-564-6688.

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Make Your Business Stand Out: Course Offered by Chamber June 16

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REGISTER TODAY!
THE DESTINATION
CREATION COURSE
See flyers & information below!
Click here to register.
Click here for more info. on Jon Schallert,
the face behind the course,
his credentials & programs.
This upcoming Destination Course will be
facilitated by Mat Casner, official Destination trainer.
Chamber to host The Destination Creation Course for Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Destination Creation course will be offered soon to businesses and entrepreneurs. This will be a six-session online course taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays June 16th to July 3rd, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on those days. The course registration fee is normally $245, and through the Chamber’s NetWork Kansas Bourbon County E-Community program the first twelve registrants will be granted $150 each, making the net registration cost only $95.
The course is based on the teachings of Jon Schallert, Destination Business Expert, and will be facilitated by Mat Casner who has been officially trained in this curriculum. The course touts to “Make Your Business Stand Out: Grow Sales, Attract More Customers, and Build a Stronger Business”. Destination Creation is a mini-version of a training Schallert is known for, Destination BootCamp, which he hosts in Colorado several times per year. The training is for business owners, retailers, entrepreneurs thinking of starting a business, or a community leader interested in learning the strategies of creating a Consumer Destination. The training is for business owners who want to accelerate their learning curve, receive instruction, strategies and specific tactics on how to become a dominate Destination Business that can pull consumers past your competition.
The deadline for registration is Friday, June 12th. For more information or to register, visit the events tab on fortscott.com or call the Chamber office at 620-223-3566.
Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Old Fort Auto Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting June 4

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You are invited!
Chamber After-hours,
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting celebrating the opening of
OLD FORT AUTO
June 4th ~ 5:15 to 6:30pm
Remarks & cutting of the ribbon
will take place at 5:30pm
213 Scott Street in the
Downtown Historic District
Refreshments, libations & door prizes
will be offered ~ most of the event will be held outdoors with attendees invited to take turns viewing the inside office area.
The Old Fort Auto team of Rich Aydelotte, Matt Harvey, Matt Bowersock and
Becky Headrick will be eager
to meet everyone, and share their
business & community goals!
Featuring pre-owned
cars, trucks & SUV’s!
Click here to visit them on Facebook,
Click here to visit their website!
Special Note from the Chamber Board:
Following KS state safety recommendations & health practices ~subject to Bourbon County’s continued advancement through the reopening phasing plans.
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.
Business, Fort Scott

Tucker Awarded 2020 Best of Fort Scott Awards

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Diann Tucker. Submitted photo.

Stewart Realty Company is pleased to announce that Diann Tucker, owner/broker, has been selected as the recipient for the 2020 Best of Fort Scott Awards in the category of Real Estate Agency.

This designation and the plaque presentation were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of businesses and organizations in and around Fort Scott.

The mission of this award recognition is to raise the profile of exemplary companies and entrepreneurs among the business community and general public.

Selection as a 2020 Award Winner is determined by the marketing success of an organization in the local community within a specific category. The award program uses empirical data supplied by independent third-parties as input into the award algorithm, and is not based on nominations, voting, contests or surveys.

Diann Tucker was also inducted as a 2019 award winner from Trademark Women of Distinction for demonstrating dedication, leadership, and professional ethics in her community.

The award committee stated that “ Her compassion and expertise has helped set the standard in the local real estate industry as a dedicated professional. The personal touch she adds to her relationship with everyone she does business with is her way of helping people make real estate choices that change lives. Her proven track record of quality service has made her mark on local business integrity.”

Congratulations to Diann Tucker and Stewart Realty for this Best of 2020 Fort Scott award in the field of Real Estate.

Bourbon County, Business, COVID-19, Government, Jobs

Bourbon County Has Funding For Helping Businesses Recover

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The Bourbon County Economic Director announces that Bourbon County was awarded $132,000 Community Development Block Grant-CV Grant for county businesses.

“We will announce open applications as soon as we can, we know you are eager to obtain relief,” Jody Hoener said. “The granting process will be based on a scoring algorithm that will be widely available.”

“The grant’s purpose is for job retention,” she said. ” In addition to year-round employment, our priorities in granting will also include closure/impact to operations, other relief awarded, and food system supply chain impact.”

To view the news release from the Department of Commerce  click here:
https://www.wibwnewsnow.com/66-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response/

“If you have any questions at all do not hesitate to reach out,” she said.

She can be reached at
1-620-223-3800
1-620-215-5725 Mobile
www.bourboncountyks.org

Bourbon County, Business, COVID-19, Fort Scott

Fort Scott and Bourbon County To Receive Grants to Rebuild Economies and Support Families

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66 Kansas cities and counties to receive Community Development
Block Grants to support coronavirus response

 

Editors note: Both The City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County Commission will receive $132,000.

 

Governor Laura Kelly announced today the award of nearly $9 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 66 Kansas communities.

 

“Kansans have faced unprecedented challenges during the past few months due to COVID-19,” Governor Kelly said. “Our communities need relief – and they need it now. I’m pleased to announce additional resources to help Kansans navigate through the recovery process. These grants will help our communities rebuild their economies and support Kansas families.”

 

Grants were available in two categories – Economic Development and Meal Programs. Economic Development grants provide communities with funding to help local businesses retain jobs for low-to-moderate income people by covering working capital expenses such as inventory, wages and utilities. Meal Program grants can be directed toward organizations such as Meals on Wheels, local food banks or to support organizations providing meals for children affected by the loss of school meal programs.

 

“The COVID-19 crisis has left many communities searching for resources to support their residents and businesses,” Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “The CDBG-CV award provides cities and counties the ability to determine where the greatest need in their community lies and to provide some relief as we move into the recovery phase of the crisis.”

 

CDBG funds are one of Commerce’s primary tools in supporting the state’s small, predominantly rural communities. CDBG-CV grants are part of the state’s allocation from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and are designed to help Kansas communities respond to the needs of their residents and businesses during the reopening phase of the state.

 

The following communities are recipients of CDBG-CV awards.

 

 

Recipient Award Amount
Abilene $132,000
Allen County $132,000
Anderson County $132,000
Atchison $132,000
Baldwin City $132,000
Beloit $132,000
Bourbon County $132,000
Chanute $132,000
Cherokee County $169,200
Cimarron $132,000
Clay County $132,000
Cloud County $132,000
Coffeyville $167,000
Crawford County $132,000
Derby $132,000
Dodge City $132,000
Ellsworth $132,000
Ellsworth County $132,000
Emporia $167,000
Eudora $132,000
Eureka $167,000
Fort Scott $132,000
Franklin County $132,000
Garden City $132,000
Garnett $132,000
Girard $169,200
Gove County $132,000
Graham County $167,000
Harper $152,000
Horton $167,000
Hoxie $173,600
Hutchinson $132,000
Independence $167,000
Jackson County $132,000
Jewell County $132,000
Junction City $167,000
Labette County $132,000
Liberal $132,000
Linn County $132,000
Louisburg $132,000
Marion County $167,000
Marquette $66,000
Marshall County $132,000
McPherson $132,000
Mitchell County $132,000
Montgomery County $132,000
Mulvane $132,000
Neosho County $169,200
Oberlin $80,600
Osborne County $132,000
Ottawa $132,000
Parsons $132,000
Phillips County $132,000
Pittsburg $170,300
Pleasanton $132,000
Reno County $132,000
Russell County $173,600
Scott County $132,000
Sheridan County $132,000
Sherman County $132,000
Smith County $132,000
Thomas County $132,000
Unified Greeley County $55,000
Wallace County $132,000
Wilson $77,000
Wilson County $132,000

 

To date, the Department of Commerce has received 106 award applications totaling more than $32 million. Applications were processed on a first-come, first-served basis. While all funds for this round of CDBG-CV have been awarded, the Department of Commerce expects to receive approximately $7 million in additional funding in a second round of CDBG funds through the CARES Act. More information will be announced as it’s made available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

For more information on the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement program visit www.kansascommerce.gov/cdbg-cv/.

 

For current information on COVID-19 in Kansas, go to covid.ks.gov/.

 

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Restarts This Thursday at Sunshine Boutique

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Chamber Coffee
this week, hosted by
Sunshine Boutique
featuring their
Newly Expanded Store!
2 S. Main St.
The business has entrances at both 2 S. Main St. and 18 E. Wall St.
This event will take place on the Main Street side.
Per request of the SEK Multi-County Health Dept.,
the refreshments and announcements will take place outdoors
on the sidewalk and attendees will be invited to take turns
going inside to check out the expansion and new merchandise.
There will be a ribbon cutting outside to celebrate the expansion
immediately following the Chamber Coffee.
Attendees are welcome to wear masks and any PPE to
feel comfortable and hand sanitizer will be provided.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
8 am
Go to their Facebook page to view new store images!
Join the VIP group for boutique apparel, accessories & more!
Click here to join Facebook VIP Group.
Chamber Members & Guests are welcome
to make any announcement for $1 to the Chamber about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or any other specials!
Special Note from the Chamber Board:
Following KS state safety recommendations & health practices ~subject to Bourbon County’s continued advancement through the reopening phased plans.
Refreshments will be set up and served outside, along with announcements. Individuals are welcomed to browse the
newly expanded shop within their own comfort.
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
Briggs Auto of Fort Scott (4 yrs) – 6/11
Bourbon County Garden Club – 6/18
Old Fort Auto – 6/25
July 2nd Chamber Coffee Slot – Open
July 9th Chamber Coffee Slot – Open
Bourbon County Fair – 7/16
City State Bank (100 yrs) – 7/23
July 30th Chamber Coffee Slot – Open
Business, Government, Kansas

Kansas Tax Collection Sees Growth For April

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State sees total tax collection growth over April Consensus Revenue Estimates; attributes to online sales and withholding taxes

 

TOPEKA –The State of Kansas saw total tax collections for May Fiscal Year 2020 at $448.7 million; 6.6% or $27.8 million above the estimate. That is down 20.3% or $114.4 million compared to the same month last fiscal year.

 

Individual income tax collections were up $5.9 million or 2.8% compared to the estimate with $215.9 million collected. That is 22.3% or $62.0 million less than last May. The increase from the estimate can be attributed to reduced bond payments from withholding and an extra payroll period for the semi-monthly withholding tax filings. Corporate income tax collection receipts were down 167.9% or $8.4 million from the estimate at negative $3.4 million. This is due to the state processing more refunds than it received in corporate income tax collections. When compared to the same month last fiscal year, those collections are down $14.4 million.

 

Retail sales tax collections were $18.9 million or 12.2% more than estimated with $173.9 million collected.

Compared to May of last fiscal year, collections are down $27.3 million or 13.6%.

Compensating use tax collections are 25.5% or $7.7 million more than expected at $37.7 million.

When looking at last year’s numbers, these collections are $1.2 million or 3.2% more than May of last fiscal year.

This can be attributed to the increased registration of online retailers to collect and remit Kansas taxes.

On average, the state is seeing 300 new registrations per month.

 

For detailed info:

11_May_Revenue_FY2020_06-01-2020_Final