North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, July, Newsletter
A passion for the car business has led Darell Gallegos on a journey to achieve his dream of owning a dealership. Gallegos purchased the Concordia, Kansas, Ford dealership, previously known as Womack Sunshine Ford, in late 2019.
The new name of the dealership is Farm Country Ford — a name Darell says is meant to honor the community’s agricultural roots.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, May, Newsletter
People have come together in inspiring and innovative ways to help one another thrive during these challenging times. What follows are just some of the examples of how communities have responded to situations created by COVID-19.
Businesses pivoted and changed their traditional business models.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, May, Newsletter
Column by Emily Benedick
At NCRPC, we know the topic on everyone’s minds is COVID-19. I must admit, this is not how I pictured my first 12 weeks serving as Executive Director. When I started in this position on March 2,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, May, Newsletter
NCKCN
is proud to announce the Kids Connect Program in North Central Kansas. The program is spearheaded by Brent Cunningham, Vice President and Manager of Cunningham Telephone & Cable (CTC). NCKCN is a NCRPC affiliate.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, May, Newsletter
Buyers purchasing a home in three North Central Kansas counties may now qualify for financial incentives designed to make home ownership more affordable.
Pilot home ownership programs officially launched in Dickinson County March 6, in Ottawa County April 28 and in Republic County April 29.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, May, Newsletter
Spring brought new roles in the organization for some NCRPC staff members.
Emily Benedick was named Executive Director in March, succeeding Doug McKinney after his retirement. Adding to the leadership team, Lisa Peters accepted the Assistant Director position previously held by Benedick.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, May, Newsletter
A loyal customer base and a desire to see the business continue were key motivators in Design Central’s succession planning.
Located in downtown Salina, Design Central provides commercial interior design services throughout Kansas. The business specializes in the design and furnishing of new and remodeled spaces such as libraries,
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, March, Newsletter
The North Central Regional Planning Commission Executive Board has named Emily Benedick as the organization’s new Executive Director.
She will succeed Doug McKinney, who last year announced plans to step down from his position this spring. McKinney began with the North Central Regional Planning Commission in 1986 and has been Executive Director since 2008.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, March, Newsletter
Column by Doug McKinney
As many of you know by now, I am stepping down as Executive Director of the North Central Regional Planning Commission soon. It is time to place more focus on ailing family members and other important matters.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2020, Blog, March, Newsletter
Two high school seniors in North Central Kansas are being recognized with the John R. Cyr Rural Voices Award for submitting the top entries in the 2019-2020 Rural Voices Youth Contest sponsored by the NCRPC.
Jake Toole,
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