North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Blog
Have you been wondering about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) might be helpful to your community or a project you’ve been hoping to launch?
You are invited to attend a regional round table discussion focused on the BIL and the additional grant opportunities it brings to Kansas and our region.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, June, Newsletter
Program Assisted in Purchase of 25 Homes Last Year
Financial incentives offered through the NCK Home Ownership Program assisted in the purchase of 25 homes in the region following the pilot program’s official expansion to Jewell and Saline Counties in June 2021.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, June, Newsletter
Program Provided Support, Engineering Services to Local Businesses including Double L Manufacturing
By Bret Lanz, Commercialization Director for Technology Development Institute
As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, supply chain concerns and labor shortages continue to impact businesses across the region.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, June, Newsletter
Loan Provides Capital for Business to Pivot Operations
A revenue decline during the pandemic pushed one local business owner to take a new and proactive approach to her business.
Catherine DiNuzzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor, author, and speaker.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in Uncategorized
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Rural Voices Youth Contest winners!
About the Contest
The NCRPC sponsors the Rural Voices Youth Contest each year to engage high school seniors in North Central Kansas in thoughtful reflection on rural Kansas and to promote a discussion among citizens based on their insights.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, March, Newsletter
Organization Celebrates Major Milestone in 2022
March marks the 50th year since the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) was organized.
The NCRPC was first formed in 1972 under K.S.A. 12-716 et seq. (now K.S.A.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, March, Newsletter
Several North Central Kansas communities learned last month that they will be receiving funding to help complete a variety of improvement projects across the region.
The awards come from the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, March, Newsletter
Reduced water loss, reduction of water main breaks, and minimal down time due to service interruptions are all benefits that the City of Washington’s utility customers are enjoying after the completion of a major water improvement project in the city in 2021.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2022, Blog, March, Newsletter
When Steven and Brittany Salgado began looking into the startup of a new steakhouse restaurant in Concordia, they were not planning on the extra challenge of navigating that process through a pandemic.
The couple lived in Kansas City and had several years of experience in the industry including 2+ years as chefs with upscale restaurants there before making the decision to relocate to North Central Kansas.
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
Posted in 2021, Blog, Newsletter, November
Plan Gives Insight Into Building Future Capacity in the Region
Earlier this year the NCRPC hosted round table discussions with stakeholders in its 12-county service area to determine ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discussions focused on the concept of resiliency.
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