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New Grant Will Help Local Businesses With Internet Presence: Application Deadline Oct. 31
A local business resource center was brought to fruition because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
“The idea of a business resource center being needed became abundantly clear around March or April,” Jody Hoener, Bourbon County Economic Director said. “Businesses were scrambling, trying to maintain or adapt as required, trying to keep their heads above water, all while attempting to navigate the very complex financial relief offered by the (U.S.)Small Business Administration and others. Just raising awareness of the opportunities and making critical connections to financial institutions for relief became a full-time job, let alone helping owners fill out applications.”
B-WERC Formed
The local program, called the Bourbon County Workforce and Entrepreneur Resource Center (B-WERC), was funded through Kansas’ Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas program, which was from money dispursed through the U.S. Cares Act Relief, all of these COVID-19 related measures by the layers of government.
Its purpose is to address current and immediate COVID-19 Pandemic related needs to assist business, encourage economic activity, and address unemployment, according to Hoener.
“I realized that the solution of throwing money at the problem was a very short term fix,” Hoener said. ” Businesses need customers for long term sustainability. The value in an increased online presence was highlighted more than ever during this pandemic. Restaurants were developing online solutions for curbside or delivery services as they were forced to close down. Other retailers were developing online solutions to get their products in the hands of customers. Distance learning, telework, or telehealth became a forced reality.”
Partnerships
“Other partnerships and resources are available through the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Scott Community College,” she said. “The chamber will assist the county in coordinating and promoting. Fort Scott Community College will be offering community classes in B-WERC on social media and other skills. Classes will be hands-on with available laptops for each participant. Telework and distance learning stations will be available for community members who need access to high-speed internet.”
“We will provide 20 qualified businesses free website building with expert assistance in value propositions and messaging critical to branding,” Hoener said.
A partnership with the Small Business Development Center at Pittsburg State University will assist businesses to obtain needed capital and provide business planning assistance for sustainability, Hoener said.
“These incredibly valuable services, in addition to marketing or industry reports, will be readily available,” she said. “This unique assistance will give businesses the needed help to build sustainable models.”
Entrepreneurs
“Many times communities who experience high unemployment rate will in turn see high entrepreneurship rates,” Hoener said. “For those (who are) unemployed and have great ideas to start their own business, this will give them the tools and know-how to move forward successfully.”
Job-Seeking
“A job seeking service will also be available onsite through another partner, KansasWorks, two times a week,” she said.
Childcare, An Important Component
“Childcare centers and daycares have high standards to maintain licensures. One requirement is to meet continuing education requirements. Although continued education for staff is clearly a need, it can create a burden on the facilities in scheduling, costs, and human resources. It is estimated there are approximately 15 illegal daycare providers in our county. Through our partner KansasWorks, B-WERC will be implementing a program that will offer to work with the childcare centers and daycares to meet credentialing requirements of continuing education hours. A program will be implemented to incentivize illegal care to become legal. Childcare is critical to keep our workforce working.” Hoener said.
The B-WERC office will be located on the second floor of the old Kress building at 17 S. Main in downtown Fort Scott. The office is expected to be open Nov. 2, according to Hoener.
The street-level floor of the building will house a grocery store.
The store owner, BAJA Investments, LLC, was also a recipient of the SPARK grant program. To see the story on that, click below:
New Grocery Store In Downtown Fort Scott Is Coming
Bourbon County Website Building and Marketing Grants Program Parameters
The grants will be scored and consequently awarded on a first come first serve basis to those that are eligible, according to Hoener. Applications will remain open until October 31, 2020. The grant will be awarded until 20 qualified businesses have been awarded.
Who Is Eligible
- For businesses located within Bourbon County, priority will be given to those businesses with a physical location.
- The business must currently have minimal (basic) to no online or website presence.
- Grants are for businesses who have experienced business disruptions as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and will benefit from an increased online presence through any or all of the following:
- Increased foot traffic
- Encouraging tourism activities
- Enhance or enable online scheduling (i.e. curbside, delivery, hair appointments)
- Enhance or enable online sales
- Raise awareness of critical structures in the community (i.e. Food Access, Child Care, etc.)
- The applicant must be willing to spend a minimum of 5-10 hours over the next several months working with The Bureau of Small Projects staff.
- Non-profits are not eligible under this program
- The County reserves the right to request additional documentation
How to Apply
Applications are online at Bourboncountyks.org/spark
Contact info:
Jody Hoener, Economic Development Director
620-215-5725
210 South National
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Once an application is submitted, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lindsay Madison, and Bourbon County Economic Development Director will review, Hoener said. The application will be scored to determine if the application meets minimum standards to qualify. A follow-up email will be sent to the applicant’s business.
An application will only be considered once it is fully completed with all requested documentation required to support the requested funding.
Parameters
- Grants applications will be open until October 31st.
- Grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis to those who are eligible.
- Grant Scoring Algorithm:
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Grant Purpose: Website Building and Marketing Services for Business Impacted by the COVID 19 Pandemic |
Points |
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Current Online Presence |
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Facebook Only |
5 |
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No Facebook or Website |
5 |
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A basic, static, webpage only |
5 |
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A dynamic web page currently exists |
0 |
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How Would an Online Presence Benefit the Applicant? (Check all that apply) |
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Increased foot traffic |
5 |
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Encourage tourism activities |
5 |
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Enhance or enable online scheduling |
5 |
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Enhance or enable online sales |
5 |
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Raise awareness of a public need such as food or childcare |
5 |
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Business Activities and Impact (Check all the Apply) |
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The business is a childcare center or daycare |
5 |
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Business sales a product that can be legally sold online |
5 |
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The business provides a service that scheduling can be done online |
5 |
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The business is located in Downtown Historic District |
5 |
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The Business encourages overnight stays |
5 |
| ***Minimum score of 5 from each of the three categories is required to be determined eligible |
Process
- A complete application must be submitted online.
- Additional Information may be requested for clarification.
- Economic Development Director and Chamber President will score the application and make the final determination of eligibility.
- Economic Development Director will send congratulatory and introductory emails to The Bureau of Small Projects and the business contact.
KDA Releases Custom Rates Survey
MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Kansas State University Land Use Survey Program has published the 2020 Custom Rates Survey, a summary of rates paid for custom work. The survey and report are released on a biennial basis.
The report details the average rates paid by Kansas farmers and ranchers for custom work performed on their operation in 2020. Rates reflect fair market value for custom services either rendered or hired and can be used by Kansas farmers and ranchers as they make decisions about rate charges.
“We view the Kansas Custom Rates Survey as a very valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses to access as they enter into new and negotiate existing contracts and agriculture service arrangements,” said Secretary Mike Beam. “KDA works to provide support and assistance to help make Kansas agriculture more successful, and we are pleased to partner with K-State to publish this biennial survey.”
Last published in 2018, the new report indicates average custom rates have increased; it also includes historical tables and graphs which show results from previous surveys. Prices in the report should not be regarded as official or established rates.
For more complete information and access to the report, please visit the KDA website at www.agriculture.ks.gov/AgStatistics or contact KDA economist Peter Oppelt at 785-564-6726 or [email protected].
KS Virtual Job Fair July 28-30
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Department of Commerce’s Third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair will be held today, Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30.
“We need to maintain a strong, healthy workforce in our state, and getting Kansans back to work safely is one of my top priorities,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The KANSASWORKS virtual job fair has proven to be a creative and effective way to connect Kansans with jobs opportunities, and will be important as our economy recovers from the challenges of COVID-19.”
The virtual fair will allow job seekers to easily live chat with employers from across the state through computers and mobile devices. This is the third KANSASWORKS virtual job fair so far in 2020, with four more planned later this year.
The Department of Commerce moved its statewide job fairs online this year to eliminate the public health risks associated with mass gatherings, while continuing to provide job opportunities for job seekers and maintain a ready workforce for Kansas businesses.
“Increasing employment opportunities and keeping our economy strong is a top priority of the Department of Commerce,” Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “The need for both businesses and job seekers in our state is significant, but health and safety concerns mean it’s still not safe to hold in-person job fairs. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair system is a perfect example of how our KANSASWORKS team is continuing to provide Kansans access to employers in a way that protects everyone involved.”
This year’s second virtual fair in June was a great success, with approximately 165 employers and 1,497 jobseekers participating. Employers represented included:
- KanEquip, Inc.
- Foley Equipment
- Fuller Industries
- Johns Manville
- National Beef
- PKM Steel Service Inc.
- Salina Regional Health Center
- Cornejo
- Russell Stover
- Reser’s Fine Foods
- Johnsonville
- Dillons
- Glassman Corporation
- CivicPlus
- ADT
- Bombardier Aviation
- Creekstone Farms
- Southwest Medical Center
- Farmers Insurance
- Goodwill Industries of Kansas
- Emprise Bank
- Wichita Public Schools
- The University of Kansas
As concerns for the health and safety of Kansans remain high due to COVID-19, the Department of Commerce will maintain the virtual job fair system for the remainder of 2020. Future statewide events are scheduled for:
- August 25-27
- September 22-24
- October 27-29
- December 8-9
As these dates get closer, updates will be provided with employer and jobseeker registration links for each individual virtual fair.
Kansas Unemployment Services “Resets”
Governor Laura Kelly Shares Update from Kansas Department of Labor
Call center representatives added, virtual assistant launched
TOPEKA—The Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) has been working with a team of specialists from Accenture for just over two weeks as they provide operational and technological assessments to improve the delivery of unemployment services.
“We know there have been major issues and missteps, we’ve hit the reset button and are focusing on the future,” Governor Kelly said. “Accenture is reviewing and providing recommendations to improve the stability of our systems to make sure they are readily available to support Kansans.”
While the assessment is still underway, improvements are already being implemented. Since the pandemic began, KDOL has delivered $1.2 billion in unemployment claims to nearly 200,000 Kansans.
One of the primary difficulties the agency has had is the high volume of calls coming in that require highly-trained customer service representatives to address. At the direction of Governor Kelly, KDOL has worked with Accenture to add call center representatives who are trained in unemployment surge response and will be able to provide progressively higher levels of service to callers. The first group of new representatives started taking calls on Monday and more will start next week after completing training.
In addition to hiring more call center representatives, KDOL has hired seven additional IT employees to speed up implementation of the various federal unemployment programs. Those hires include professionals with specific experience in the programming language that KDOL’s outdated system was built in.
KDOL has also launched a new online virtual agent named Amelia who can answer the agency’s most frequently asked questions regarding unemployment benefits. Amelia can be found in the bottom right hand corner of www.getkansasbenefits.gov and as of Monday afternoon has had nearly 7,000 conversations, exchanging more than 23,000 messages with users.
Accenture has previously worked with more than half a dozen other states in addressing COVID-related programs. Like Kansas, many states have struggled due to the sheer number of unemployment claims and their antiquated computer systems. Accenture has stated that the system in Kansas is one of the most severe cases of outdated technology they have encountered.
As it develops its recommendations, the Accenture team is applying lessons learned from their work in other states, including how to use federal stimulus funds to rebuild antiquated systems and adding automated features to the website to help answer questions and get Kansans paid quicker.
“The response model being implemented will be able to be scaled up as needed and there will be more trained agents and technology workarounds for the current computer system,” KDOL Acting Secretary Ryan Wright said. “Our top priority is to get Kansans paid as quickly as possible and with good customer service.”
Currently, nearly everything in the KDOL system must be done manually with minimal automation, which means processes take longer and fewer Kansans can be served. The data and metrics are not stored in a central location, which makes it cumbersome to verify and difficult to provide consistent system reporting.
“Once the surge response is stabilized, we’ll be able to turn attention to the badly needed system rebuild, so we never face this situation again,” Wright said.
Governor Kelly Praises KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the success of the recent KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which involved some 165 employers and 1,497 jobseekers.
After the online event from Tuesday, June 23, to Thursday, June 25, participating employers reported strong response from people looking for work statewide.
“The economic impact of COVID-19 has led to an enormous need for workforce services in our state, but health and safety concerns mean in-person job fairs can’t happen,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “The virtual job fair was an innovative model to keep Kansans healthy and to keep Kansas open for business.”
The success of the virtual job fair demonstrated Kansans’ ability to adapt to challenges in providing a virtual tool to connect jobseekers with a variety of employment opportunities across the state. Employers represented in the June 23 virtual job fair included:
- KanEquip Inc.
- Foley Equipment
- Fuller Industries
- Johns Manville
- National Beef
- PKM Steel Service Inc.
- Salina Regional Health Center
- Cornejo
- Russell Stover
- Reser’s Fine Foods
- Johnsonville
- Dillons
- Glassman Corporation
- CivicPlus
- ADT
- Bombardier Aviation
- Creekstone Farms
- Southwest Medical Center
- Farmers Insurance
- Goodwill Industries of Kansas
- Emprise Bank
- Wichita Public Schools
- The University of Kansas
“In these challenging times, we have to be flexible,” Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “I’m proud of our KANSASWORKS team for its creativity in making sure that Kansans continue to have access to employers in a way that keeps everyone safe.”
As concerns for the health and safety of Kansans remain high due to COVID-19, the Department of Commerce will maintain the virtual job fair system for the remainder of 2020. Statewide events will be held on the following dates:
- July 28-30
- August 25-27
- September 22-24
- October 27-29
- December 8-9
As these dates get closer, updates will be provided with employer and jobseeker registration links for each individual virtual fair.
Bourbon County Has Funding For Helping Businesses Recover
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
Virtual Statewide Job Fair
The fifth annual Statewide Job Fair is going virtual, and employers from across the state will be hiring. The job fair will take place from 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, to Thursday, May 28, 5 p.m. If you would like to chat live with any of the employer participants, you can do so Wednesday, May 27, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
For more information and to pre-register for the event, please visit kansasworksvirtualjobfair.easyvirtualfair.com.
Bandera Stone Seeks Employee
Bandera Stone, Inc. has immediate employment available at our Redfield KS facility.
Experience in stone fabrication helpful but not necessary – we will provide training.
This is an outdoor type work environment and the ability to perform physical labor is required.
Full time positions with competitive pay rate plus benefits including health/life/disability insurance, retirement plan, vacation & holidays.
For more information & to apply call 620-223-3920 or email [email protected].
Emergency Response Loans In Fort Scott
Department of Commerce launches COVID jobs website
Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce today launched a new jobs website, connecting job seekers with Kansas businesses hiring to fill urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 jobs site, kansasworks.com/coronavirus, allows employers from essential industries to quickly and easily post critical positions that need to be filled to support activities related to helping individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. The site, which is available at no cost to employers or job seekers, will be updated continuously as businesses add new jobs to the system.
Job seekers can visit the site to find companies hiring for COVID-19-related positions and quickly access company hiring portals.
“While the COVID-19 crisis has led to many Kansans losing their jobs, it’s also driven demand and opportunity for some functions in critical industries such as food and grocery, shipping and logistics and healthcare,” Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “The COVID-19 jobs website allows us to quickly connect individuals looking for work with companies that have urgent hiring needs, particularly those related to support needed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.”
To access the COVID jobs website, visit kansasworks.com/coronavirus.
For current information on COVID-19 in Kansas and to sign up for updates, go to the KDHE COVID-19 Resource Center at kdhe.ks.gov/coronavirus. To access resources available to businesses, please visit kansascommerce.gov/covid-19-response.
Need A Source of Income? Jobs Are Available
With the loss of jobs due to the pandemic in the country, many people are looking for sources of income after losing their jobs.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of available local jobs.
RETAIL
TRACTOR SUPPLY 2420 S. Main St.
Store Team Member
WAL-MART~ Ft. Scott
General Maintenance
Caps 1 & 2 team Members
Cashiers
FOOD INDUSTRY
DOMINO’S ~ www.jobs.dominos.com
Customer Service Rep
Delivery Driver’s
ARBY’S~ Ft. Scott
Crew Members
McDonald’s ~ 2224 S. Main St.
Assistant Manager
Crew Person
PIZZA HUT ~ 1810 S. Main St.
Team Member
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Delivery Driver
Restaurant General Manager
WENDY’S~ 2000 S. Main St.
Crew Member
Assistant General Manager
Restaurant Manager
TACO BELL~ 2305 S. Main St.
General Manager
Crew Member
Shift Leaders
SUBWAY~ 1715 S. National Ave.
Sandwich Artist
DAIRY QUEEN~ Ft. Scott
Shift Leader
MANUFACTURING
CAPSTONE LOGISTICS www.capstone.jobs
Warehouse Associate
LABCONCO Corp.~ 2500 Liberty Bell Rd
Mechanical Assembly
EXTRUSIONS, INC.~ 2401 S. Main St.
Manufacturing Positions
PEERLESS PRODUCTS ~ 2403 S. Main St.
Production (entry level) Assembler
Second Shift Saw Operator
CNC Operator – 2nd shift
Field Service Technician
Janitorial
Thermal Labor
MID-CONTINENTAL ~ 401 E. Hudson St.
Construction Laborers
Brick/Stone Mason
Apprentice
UTILITIES SAFETY & DESIGN, INC.
Natural Gas Technician – travel, on-call.
$15-$20 pay range
Apply on Indeed or USDI out of Wichita
ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS
Case Picker/Warehouse
Stack Station Operator
WARD-KRAFT~ 2401 Cooper St.
Production Member
CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES/CLERICAL
WARD-KRAFT~ 2401 Cooper St.
Data Entry/ CSR
COBALT MEDPLANS ~ 2801 S. Horton St.
Claims Examiner
Customer Service Representative
DFC – State of Kansas
Child Protection Specialist
KEY INDUSTRIES, INC. www.keyapparel.com
Direct Business Sales to Business
LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK ~ Ft. Scott
Full-Time Teller – South Branch
Commercial Banking Loan Assistant
FIRST SOURCE TRANSACTION SERVICE
F/T Claims Examiner
F/T Data Entry
BRIGGS AUTO GROUP, FT. SCOTT
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
UMB Financial Corporation
Personal Banker I
Rent-A-Center – Ft. Scott
Customer Account Rep
E3 Ranch – Ft. Scott, KS
Digital Marketing Coordinator, Social
Media, Email, Social Media
TFI FAMILY SERVICES- Ft. Scott, KS
Adoption Accelerator
T-ROC– Ft. Scott, KS
Wireless Specialist (F/T) Feeder
CASH To GO– Ft. Scott, KS
Office Manager
MISCELLANEOUS
RAILCREW XPRESS ~ Lenexa, KS
Professional Drivers
RUSSELL CELLULAR ~ Ft. Scott
Wireless Retail Sales Associate
HEALTHCARE
MEDICALODGES~medicalodges.jobs.net
HCBS Supervisor – Home Health
Home Health Aide – PCS
Certified Nursing Assistant
PRESBYTERIAN VILLIAGE ~
2401 S. Horton
PRN & CAN
PRN – Sining Service Assist. Dietary Aide
RN
PRN
PRN & CMA
PRN – Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor
CHC/SEK ~ Fort Scott
Registration Clerk/Primary Care
Tri-Valley Development Services ~ 4305 Campbell
Residential Services Specialist
Day Services Specialist (DSS)
INTEGRITY HOME & HOSPICE CARE IntegrityHC.com/employment.jobs
Home Health RN Case Mgr $2500 Bonus
Hospice RN Case Manager
Hospice Rn/PRN
Hospice RN Part Time
Home Health PRN/RN
R1 RCM– Ft. Scott (PRN)
Patient Registration Rep.