Rooks County Economic Development
The mission of Rooks County Economic Development is to further economic development by promoting the assets and resources of the county and its communities. The focus of RCED is on entrepreneurship, retention and expansion of existing business, tourism and agritourism, and leadership development. To read about new businesses in Rooks County, click here.
Contact Information:
Roger Hrabe, Director
115 N. Walnut
Stockton, KS 67669
Economic Development Office…………(785) 425-6881
Mobile………………………………………….(785) 203-0017
E-Mail………………………………………….roger@rookscounty.net
Starting a Business in Rooks County
- Kansas Business Center: Simple Steps for Success (This site will take you through the Planning, Starting, and Maintenance of a new business in Kansas)
- Business Plan Tool (Kansas Small Bus. Dev. Center at FHSU)
- Financing Options
- E-Community Loan Program
- KSBDC New & Existing Business Development Videos (online)
- Government Programs & Tax Incentives
- Neighborhood Revitalization Program
- Site Location
- Available Buildings in Rooks County
- Community Information
- Local and Regional Tourism
- Existing Businesses for Sale
Related Links
Network Kansas
Small Business Development Center (FHSU) – Business Plan Tool
Pioneer Country Development, Inc.
Western Kansas Rural Economic Development Alliance (WKREDA)
Kansas Department of Commerce
Sunflower Electric Economic Development
Fort Hays State University – Docking Institute
Lending Tree Small Business
Northwest Kansas Travel Council
City of Stockton
City of Plainville
Utility Economic Development Links
Sunflower Electric
Midwest Energy
Nex-Tech
Location One (available buildings)