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USDA Rural Development

Read about successful projects in Kansas that utilized the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program provided by USDA Rural Development. These projects highlight the importance of partnerships and creative solutions in creating opportunities for rural communities.

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USDA Rural Development

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  1. USDA Rural Development Patty Clark, State Director patty.clark@ks.usda.gov

  2. USDA RD Success Story • Concordia Tractor Inc. (CTI)/City of Concordia • Utilized the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program • Partnered with the City of Concordia, Bennington State Bank, KDOT

  3. USDA RD Success Story • Sharp Brothers Seed Company in Healy • Utilized a guaranteed loan through the Business & Industry program • Partnered with the Bankers’ Bank of Kansas

  4. USDA RD Success Story • City of Parsons –Tolen Creek Industrial Park • Utilized the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant and Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) • Partnered with the City of Parsons

  5. USDA RD Success Story • Kansas Hardwood in Belvue • Utilized the Rural Economic Development Loan (REDLG) program • Partner Bluestem Electric Cooperative

  6. Building Capacity/Partnerships • Be aware of tools available to assist businesses/communities • Be creative in identifying opportunities • Opportunity to spread risk with leveraged funds/assistance • Utilize partnerships that currently exist • Think of Rural Development not only a funding source, but partner in creating opportunity for rural communities

  7. Questions? http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity lender, Provider and Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, OCR, Washington, DC 20250-9410

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