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Category Archives: Business
Kansas Tax Collection Sees Growth For April
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
Fort Scott Sidewalk Sale: Parking Spots Were Difficult to Find
It was difficult to find a parking spot on Main Street in downtown Fort Scott on Saturday.
The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce hosted the Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale and invited shoppers to come shopping.
The mild weather and recent reopening of businesses during the COVID 19 pandemic made for a perfect day to go shopping.
Another Merchant Sale And Town-Wide Garage Sale
Another town-wide sale is coming soon and this time includes all those who want to clean out closets and garages.
On June 12-13 retailers will be celebrating National Flag Week, according to a press release from the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce.
With any purchase, shoppers will receive a souvenir American Flag and also they can fill out a Trivia Card to enter them into a drawing for $50 Chamber Of Commerce Bucks.
Also on that weekend of June 12-13, there will be a Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale.
To register one’s sale which will be printed on a garage sale map, call the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce at 620. 223.3566. Sellers may also sign up at Bids & Dibs, 108 Scott Ave.
The cost is $10 to be added to the map.
All customers are to use hand sanitizer at every yard sale before touching merchandise and homeowner should have this available, also practice social distancing of being 6-feet apart, according to the press release.
Photos of some the participating retailers in the Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale:
Upcoming Events For June Provided by The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
June Schedule:
6/4 ~ Chamber Coffee at Sunshine Boutique (Will confirm if canceled) 8 am
6/4 ~ Old Fort Auto Grand Opening Event & Ribbon Cutting at 5:15 pm
6/5 thru 6/7 ~ Bourbon County Bulldogging Bash – Fairgrounds
6/5 ~ Honorary Good Ol Days Cruise Night, starts at 6 pm
6/6 ~ 9th Annual Tiger Baseball Golf Tournament at Woodland Hills Golf Course, Benefit to raise money for the Baseball Program. Starts at 8:30 am
6/11 ~ Chamber Coffee at Briggs of Fort Scott, celebrating 4 years!
6/12 & 6/13 ~ Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale (call the chamber and register your yard sale to be put on the printed map!) Also can sign up at Bids & Dibs, the cost is $10.00. All customers are to use hand sanitizer at every yard sale before touching merchandise and homeowner should have this available and practice social distancing.
6/12 & 13 ~ Retailers will be open for shopping as well with celebrating National Flag Week. With any purchase, shoppers will receive a souvenir American Flad and also they can fill out a Trivia Card to enter them into a drawing for $50 Chamber Bucks!
13 ~ Elks Lodge 579 City Fireworks Display Fundraiser – 3 Person Scramble at Woodland Hills Golf Course
18 ~ The Bourbon County Garden Club hosting Chamber Coffee
21 ~ USD 235 – Uniontown HS Graduation
25 ~ Old Fort Auto will host the Chamber Coffee.
Business Ads Sought For Town Wide Garage Sale From Chamber
Free Drive-In At Briggs Auto on May 30
Call to reserve your spot on the Briggs Movie Lot at 620.644.9927
Sidewalk Sale This Saturday, May 30, As Merchants Reopen
The weather looks good for Saturday, a perfect day to get out and shop Fort Scott.
This Saturday, May 30, eleven retail stores have signed up to be a part of the Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale, hosted by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and participating stores will be marked with purple balloons, according to Rita Schroeder, the Chamber’s administrative assistant.
Those who have signed up: include Bids & Dibs, Books & Grannies (inside), Heidrick’s True Value/Nancy’s Gift Corner, Fort Scott Gun & Pawn, Hedgehog.INK (inside), J & W Sports Shop, Main St. Gallery & Gifts, Mayco Ace Hardware, Ruddick’s Furniture, Sunshine Boutique, Iron Star (inside) and Treasure Hunt Flea Market.
In light of the COVID 19 Pandemic, most businesses will have hand sanitizer available before touching items in the sale.
However, bringing one’s own sanitizer is a good option while shopping.
Hedgehog.INK is asking all who enter their store to wear masks as well.
Social distancing is in force in the county for all public events.
For more information: 620-223-3566 or
Lindsay Madison, President & CEO, lindsay.madison@fortscott.com
or Rita Schroeder, Administrative Assistant, adminassist@fortscott.com
State Farm Ins. Hosts a Beacon Food Drive
Milken Center Reopens June 4
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Scheduled to Re-Open June 4th.
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes plans to re-open for tours on Thursday, June 4th. We will be following the State of Kansas guidelines for our re-opening. Until then we can be reached at 620-223-1312, nconard@lowellmilkencenter.org, as well as through social media.
Our work continues and we invite you to follow us on social media for daily inspirational stories of Unsung Heroes.
We also invite you to take our virtual tour, read about Unsung Hero projects, learn how to enter our Discovery Award and ArtEffect Project competitions, and utilize our lesson plans and Unsung Hero curriculum.
Our work as a non-profit organization depends on donors like you. Your donations are important to us as we remain committed to providing educational resources which empower students to create positive change in their communities. Thank you for your support.
We look forward to re-opening and seeing you at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes soon!
About the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes:
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes works with students and educators across diverse academic disciplines to develop history projects that highlight role models who demonstrate courage, compassion and respect. Through our unique project-based learning approach, students discover, develop and communicate the stories of Unsung Heroes who have made a profound and positive impact on the course of history. By championing these Unsung Heroes, students, educators and communities discover their own power and responsibility to effect positive change in the world. Visit www.lowellmilkencenter.org to learn more.
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting for Old Fort Auto June 4
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State Farm to Host Beacon Food Drive
Now, more than ever, being a good neighbor means everything.
That’s why Kale Nelson State Farm will be hosting a Beacon Food Drive from May 25 to June 5.
In addition to collecting food, Kale Nelson State Farm will match food contributions up to $500 in a grocery donation to the Beacon.
The State Farm team encourages community members to drop off canned goods, dry goods and other non-perishable food items to the office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The office is located at 1805 S. National, Fort Scott.
“We have always been community-minded and, State Farm supports those efforts,” said Kale Nelson, agent said.
“The Beacon serves so many people, and I hope we can play a part in providing the much-needed support for this important entity.”
In addition to the upcoming food drive, Nelson hopes to sponsor similar activities in the coming months.
Quick Basics:
- What: State Farm Beacon Food Drive
- When: May 25 to June 5
- Where: 1805 S. National
- How: Drop off canned goods, dry goods and other non-perishable items to State Farm
- Why: State Farm will match food contributions up to $500 for the Beacon
For more information, please contact Kale Nelson State Farm, 620-224-2828.
Drive Through Job Fair May 27 in Pittsburg
Southeast KansasWorks is hosting a drive-through job fair on May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pittsburg.
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