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Business, Fort Scott

Dollar Tree Scheduled To Open in Fort Scott in October 2020

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The Dollar Tree on South Main (69 Hwy) on June 22. Construction was slowed a little because of the wet spring, according to Kevin Allen, a contractor on the build.

A new discount variety store is coming to Fort Scott, according to a press release from Dollar Tree Inc.

“Dollar Tree continues to grow and we are proud to be part of the Fort Scott community,” stated Kayleigh M. Painter, Dollar Tree’s Investor and Media Relations Manager.

 

Dollar Tree, Inc. is North America’s leading operator of discount variety stores, Painter said in the press release.

 

The 10,000 square foot store is currently scheduled to open in mid-October 2020 and will be located at 2006 S Main Street, according to the release.

 

The shell of the store is up and local contractors have been working for Dollar Tree.

 

Kevin “Skitch” Allen was working on-site at the location on June 22.

 

Allen’s business, Skitch’s Hauling and Excavation,Fort Scott, did all the dirt work, he said and is currently working on the parking lot. “The weather put the construction behind,” Allen said.  Spring 2020 had higher than normal rainfall.

 

Allen said Thomas Concrete and Construction, Fort Scott, did the concrete for the build.

 

Allen added that he was pleased that Dollar Tree Inc. was using local contractors for the build.

 

Dollar Tree stores are open seven days a week and offer great value and a broad assortment of merchandise all priced at $1 or less, according to the press release.

 

Customers can expect seasonal decor, household products, Hallmark greeting cards, party and craft supplies, dinnerware, food, teaching and school necessities, health and beauty essentials, toys, books and much more at the store.

 

The new location will also include Dollar Tree’s recently-introduced Snack Zone, an expanded offering of beverages, candy and snacks, in addition to nostalgic favorites.

 

A store of this size typically employs 12 to 20 associates, according to the press release.

 

Interested applicants can apply online at www.DollarTree.com/careers or in person at the store location closer to the opening date.

 

 

Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operated 15,370 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of May 2, 2020. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company, visit www.DollarTree.com.

Business, Fort Scott

New Swap Meet Starts This Weekend: Vendors Wanted

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The Venue is located at Margrave and Third Street.

A new outdoor swap meet starts this Saturday, June 27 in Fort Scott.

A swap meet is a gathering for the sale or barter of usually secondhand objects, according to merriam-webster.com.

“This is where you can possibly find the best of everything else,” Monalynn Decker, organizer of the event, said. “This is where there will be a mixture of new, used, and old, goodies to find.”

“My reason (to start this event) is… I felt that along… that this would help vendors in getting a chance to sell items that they haven’t been able to since Covid-19 has started,” Decker said. ” I’m also hoping that this event will help our event visitors in finding much-needed items at affordable prices!”

“I’m hoping that this summer event will bring our community, along with surrounding communities to come out a bit – (but safely) and have some fun,” she said.

Mo’s Swap Meet will be open from June 27 to September 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the parking lot of The Venue, 223 S. Margrave. The parking lot is on the east side of the building, which is at the corner of Third and Barbee Streets.

Monalynn Decker is the organizer of the event, and vendors should pre-register by phone to Decker at 417-689-9289.

Space rental is 15 by 15-foot, $15; 15 by 30-foot, $25.

The swap meet will be held rain or shine, according to Mo’s Swap Meet Facebook page, unless canceled by the organizer.

The site of the swap meet is at Third and  Barbee Street on the east side of The Venue.

 

Business, COVID-19, Fort Scott, Health Care

Common Grounds Customers On Certain Dates Should Quarantine For Symptoms of COVID 19

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SEK Multi-County Health Departments

Bourbon County, Kansas

PRESS RELEASE:

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

June 23, 2020;

It is the recommendation of the Bourbon County Health Officer, that if you were served at Common Ground Coffee Company (12 E. Wall, Fort Scott, KS) on the dates of June 16th (between 3:00-9:30pm) and June 17th (between 6:30am-2:30pm), to please quarantine yourself in your home and monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, through July 1st.

Symptoms are:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. This list does not include all possible symptoms.

For more information you may call the SEK Multi-County Health Department: Bourbon: (620)223-4464 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm OR the COVID-19 Hotline: (866)534-3463.You may also visit the COVID-19 Resource Center at: https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/OR Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments on Facebook or our website: www.sekmchd.com for local updates.

Business, COVID-19, Fort Scott

COVID 19 Help Fort Scott Businesses Starts June 14, With Eligibility Requirements

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A grant application to help Fort Scott businesses suffering from the results of the shut down for the  COVID 19  Pandemic opens tomorrow , June 24 at 8 AM, according to Allyson Turvey, Tourism and Community Development Manager for the City of Fort Scott.

The City of Fort Scott will begin accepting applications for the Community Development Block Grant – CV (CDBG-CV) grant program.

Details will be made available at http://fscity.org/353/CDBG-CV

Who Is Eligible

  • Businesses located within the City limits
  • The business must have no more than 50 employees and can be as small as one employee
  • Sole proprietors/self-employed with a valid Tax ID/EIN
  • No less than 51% of the jobs impacted must meet Low to Moderate Income Levels
  • Grants are for COVID 19 related hardship only

Who is not eligible?

  • Farmers/Ranchers
  • New Businesses or Services (Opened after March 1, 2020)
  • Businesses with any local, state, or federal tax liability
  • Sales Consultants (i.e. Mary Kay Sales Consultant, Tupperware Sales Consultant, etc.)
  • Government, government employee households
  • Non-profits

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted by the City of Fort Scott.

 

The City of Fort Scott was recently awarded $132,000 in CDBG-CV funding which will be granted to local businesses facing financial hardships due to COVID-19. Qualifying businesses may receive a maximum of $10,000 in grant funding, award allocation will be based on the number of jobs retained.

Businesses located within city limits, and with fewer than 50 employees, and as small as one employee may be eligible to apply. Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. An application will only be considered once it is fully completed with all requested documentation required to support the requested funding.

As sole proprietors and self-employed individuals did not qualify for the previous round of CDBG Emergency Funding, they will be given priority for this program. These individuals must submit their completed application before July 23rd, 2020 to receive precedence in application processing. Other businesses may still submit applications during this time frame, these applications will be held until July 24th before processing. All completed applications will be time-stamped and logged upon receipt to ensure they are processed in order of submission.

Grants may be considered for working capital expenses for 60 days.

Funds can only be used for qualified expenses incurred after March 1, 2020.

There may be no duplication of benefits. For instance, if a business has already received funds from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), they may still qualify. However, funds cannot be used for the same need as was utilized under the PPP program.

City employees will review applications and make recommendations to the City Commission. The City Commission will approve/decline/adjust requests at a regularly scheduled public meeting.

Application forms and additional eligibility requirements may be found online at http://fscity.org/353/CDBG-CV. Hard copy applications, along with program parameters will also be available at City Hall, 123 S. Main St.

Questions regarding the application process, and eligibility guidelines should be directed to Allyson Turvey, via email at [email protected], or by phone at (620) 223-0550.

 

Bourbon County, Business, COVID-19, Government

Bourbon County Emergency Funding Is Accepting Applications

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Bourbon County Economic Director Jody Hoener announces the Bourbon County CDBG-CV program is now officially open to accept applications.

To be eligible, your business must be located within Bourbon County but outside the city limits of City of Fort Scott.

You can view other eligibility criteria and program parameters online here: https://www.bourboncountyks.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Bourbon-County-CDBG-CV-Plan.pdf.

 

Submit your online application today here: https://www.bourboncountyks.org/emergency-funding-application/ and we will follow up with an email for supporting documentation.

 

Also, feel free to pick up a paper application packet in the County Clerk’s office and return to me in paper form or electronically.

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Golf Classic Registration

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JOIN US FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL
CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
We are currently accepting
sponsors and teams!
Please see information below
for more details!
Click here for printed form.
Click here to register online.
Or, feel free to give us a call or drop by the Chamber to register a team or sponsorship!
620-223-3566
Always a great day of
business promotion, networking & fun!
Special thanks to 2020 Tournament Chair & Board Member:
David Ben Lipe – Sharky’s Pub & Grub, Luther’s BBQ
2020 Chamber Board Chairman:
Bill Michaud – Sleep Inn & Suites, Empress Event Center
Business, Fort Scott

Mo’s Swap Meet Starts June 27

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THE CHAMBER WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE NEW MEMBER
Mo’s Swap Meet
Monalynn Decker
Meet Monalynn Decker!
New to Fort Scott ~ and, starting a new venture!
Mo’s Swap Meet will take place each Saturday,
June 27th thru September 19th
7am-4pm
223 S. Margrave St. in the parking lot of The Venue
NOW ACCEPTING VENDORS!
See application below.
Completed forms may be returned to the Chamber or emailed to Monalynn at [email protected].
Call her with any questions @ 417-689-9289.
Click here to like the Mo’s Swap Meet Facebook page!
Featuring liquidation sale items baby goods to adult, home goods, outdoor items, and TONS of miscellaneous!
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Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce

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What’s Happening
June 19, 2020
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS – JUNE 2020
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
MOST RESTAURANTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR
DINE-IN AND OFFERING CURB-SIDE & DELIVERY!
19-20- Care to Share Fundraiser Garage Sale. 1123 Burke St.
19-20 Fort Scott Cinema showing: The Goonies, The Notebook & Jurassic Park!
19- Friday Night Concert @ 7 pm @ Common Grounds Coffee Shop featuring Rick Hite.
19 – The Boiler Room Brewhaus – Karaoke Night
20 – Fort Scott Cinema – DARK KNIGHT MARATHON – Rated PG-13 (SATURDAY ONLY)
Batman Begins 2:20 pm
The Dark Knight 5:10 pm
The Dark Knight Rises 8:10 pm
~ $5 per Movie, Papa Don’s Pizza by the slice sold between shows with 30-minute intermissions. You may attend all or one.
20 – Fort Scott Farmers’ Market on Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am to noon.
20 – The Lavender Patch Farm Festival ~ 9 am -1pm. Blooming lavender, U-Pick, gift shop, demonstrations, music!
20 – Main Street Gallery & Gifts – 1st Annual Junk & Disorderly. 30+ door prizes & 30+ vendors.
~ Six-Two-Oh! ~ Red Hanger Resale
21 – Boiler Room Brewhaus brings back Trivia night for teams of 2 to 6 people, $5 entry per team, 5-7pm
SAVE THE DATE!
22 ~ The Fort Scott Aquatic Center opening day! Summer fun of swimming!
26 & 27 – KOMB 103.9 – Home, Sport, Farm & Garden Show! 26th 5-8 pm & 27th 8 am -1 pm
27 ~ The Lavender Patch Farm~ Day & Evening Lavender Time.
27 ~ Mo’s Swap Meet– 1st opening day! Every Saturday from 7 am – 4 pm (3rd & Margrave St)
“JULY 24TH – Chamber Golf Classic” – Taking registrations now, limited teams of 4.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Care to Share fundraiser
Friday Night Concert
The Lavender Patch
Main Street Gallery & Gifts
The Boiler Room Brewhaus
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber? Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
THANK YOU TO OUR BOOSTER MEMBERS!
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Dates Available

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Would you like to schedule a Chamber for your Business?
The Chamber has the tools to help you host your Business Chamber coffee be a successful one!
Available Dates!
All Chamber Coffee’s are usually are at 8 am until 8:45 every Thursday.
July 2nd
July 30th
August 6th
August 20th
August 27th
September 17th
September 24th
October 15th
October 29th
November 19th
December 10th
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott

First Annual Junk and Disorderly Event This Saturday

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Some merchandise at the Main Street Gallery and Flea Market. Submitted photos.

This Saturday, June 20  beginning at  9 a.m. Main Street Gallery and Flea Market is hosting what they are calling the 1st Annual Junk and Disorderly event.

 

“We are starting a tradition of having an open house for the flea market every year because we want the vendors to know that they are a big part of the store,” Rechelle McClellan, one of the owners, said. ” We want them to know we appreciate them for trusting us to sell their wares. It is a celebration for them.”

 

Items for sale at Main Street Gallery and Flea Market. Submitted photos.

In addition, Rechelle with her husband, Josh, and mother-in-law Julie, want to showcase what the shop has to offer.

 

“We also want the public to know that we are a one-stop-shop,” Rechelle said. “If there is something you are looking for, chances are we have it at Main Street Gallery & Flea Market between new and vintage items.”

 

Items for sale at Main Street Gallery and Flea Market. Submitted photo.

 

Vendors, family and friends will be helping with the event, Rechelle said.

 

There will be complimentary coffee, juice and a Mimosa-an adult beverage made of orange juice and champagne.

 

 

There will also be door prizes.

 

Items for sale at Main Street Gallery and Flea Market. Submitted photos.

 

The business is located at 23 South Main in downtown historic Fort Scott.

Contact Rechelle McClellan at the store’s number (620)223-2210 for more information.

 

 

 

Business, COVID-19

COVID-19 Ventilator Production in Kansas

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Governor Laura Kelly Praises Spirit AeroSystems and their Workers for COVID-19 Ventilator Production

 

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today visited and toured Spirit AeroSystems’ new assembly line making ventilators for the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

As the public health crisis progressed, Spirit shifted their production to making ventilators to ensure hospitals would have the necessary lifesaving equipment to treat COVID-19 patients. The ventilators are portable and suitable for long-term care, ambulatory settings, and ICUs. They are providing the ventilators to local units, FEMA’s strategic stockpile, other states, and countries around the world.

 

“I applaud Spirit’s quick action to pivot their manufacturing capabilities to produce ventilators, the men and women I met today exemplify what it means to be a Kansan – innovative, courageous, and selfless,” said Governor Kelly. “This crisis has produced many challenges for our families, businesses, and communities. The staff at Spirit are working hard in anticipation of a possible second wave, and we appreciate them for helping not just Kansans, but people across the world.”

 

Vyaire Medical Inc and Spirit AeroSystems are collaborating to build ventilators at this facility in Wichita in response to COVID-19. Vyaire is the world’s largest healthcare company fully dedicated to respiratory care. This partnership will increase production of ventilators and other related respiratory equipment for COVID-19 patients who need it the most.

 

In addition to the national stockpile request, Vyaire is working with state and private hospital and health system clients to ensure delivery of ventilators to areas of greatest need. The manufacturing and supply collaboration will help to balance the needs of clinicians urgently treating patients at the bedside with the commitment to fill or replenish strategic stockpiles.

 

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