Cherokee County Economic Development Corp

10/22/2026

Register now for our conference next month in Chanute. Open to all...tag an HR professional! This is a great event to learn about current incentives for businesses to invest in childcare and to offer childcare as an employee benefit.

$25 gift cards to the first 40 people who register! First come, first serve.

10/22/2026

A little shoutout to Shebrews Coffee Co-KS☕️❤️

I sent one of our girls to grab me a coffee today, and to my surprise, the sweet gentleman at Shebrews treated me to it! 🥹

Such a simple gesture, but it truly made my day! As a fellow small business owner, I know how much the little things mean.

Thank you, Shebrews, for the coffee and the kindness! It’s always nice to see local businesses showing love to one another. ❤️

And of course, the coffee was delicious! ☕️💕

10/22/2026

🎉 IT'S OFFICIAL!!🎉

A new year may seem far away, but we’re already getting excited and preparing for the 2027 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) Series here in Cherokee County! 🚀

We are proud to support the next generation of entrepreneurs as they turn creative ideas into business opportunities, build valuable skills, and bring their visions to life!

📅 Mark your calendars.

📍 Cherokee County YEC Competition
🗓️ March 4, 2027 | 9:00 AM
📍 Southeast High School | Cherokee, KS

We can’t wait to see the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit our local students bring to the competition! Let’s make 2027 another exciting year for young entrepreneurs in Cherokee County! 💡🙌

10/22/2026

Tell a friend to tell a friend…

Yes, we are open!

More items arriving almost daily, so stop in and see us.

Thanks The Social Edit + Co. for the updated banner.

Official window logo coming soon!

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Thank you to The Smittle House for your continued support of the Cherokee County Economic Development Corp. Together, we strive for growth in Cherokee County.

10/21/2026

Today is the Day.

Community event today! The Kansas Governor Candidates event will start at noon. Maple and Rose events 1046 Military Ave. Baxter Springs, KS.

10/20/2026

📣 TOMORROW! Let’s show up, Southeast Kansas! 🇺🇸

Join the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce for Meet the Governor Candidates on Route 66, featuring Senator Cindy Holscher and Senator Ty Masterson.

🕛 Event begins at NOON
📍 Maple & Rose Events — 1046 Military Ave., Baxter Springs

In Route 66’s 100th anniversary year, let’s come together to listen, learn, and show that rural Kansas and SEK matter! This nonpartisan event welcomes everyone—bring a friend!

👏 A BIG thank-you to our sponsors: Lion Rojo, Monarch Cement, SEK, INC., and PsychSolutions, and to Maple & Rose Events for hosting us!

Let’s fill the room with Southeast Kansas pride!

10/20/2026

⚖️ Kansas attorneys — this opportunity is for you!

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the Attorney Recruitment and Retention Incentive for Vibrant Economies (ARRIVE)program to help recruit and retain attorneys in rural Kansas communities.

ARRIVE offers up to $20,000 per year for up to five years in student loan repayment assistance to eligible attorneys who live and practice law in rural Kansas.

Who may be eligible?
- Kansas-licensed attorneys in good standing
- Attorneys with outstanding student loan debt
- Attorneys currently practicing in rural Kansas or interested in relocating to a rural community

All Kansas counties are eligible except Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte.

📅 Applications are open now through November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM!

💻 Want to learn more?

Join our informational webinar on Thursday, October 22, at 3:00 PM to learn about program requirements and the application process.

👉 Webinar registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w0awJgS9Qrq9JA1UF8pZXQ

Have questions while completing your application? Virtual office hours will be held Thursdays at 4:00 PM beginning October 29.

👉 Office hours registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2paTbIF_SZ2BwG3yS20iwQ

📢 Learn more and apply:https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/attorney-recruitment-and-retention-incentive-for-vibrant-economies-arrive-grant-program/

Practice law. Build a career. Strengthen rural Kansas.