Sheridan County Economic Development Corporation

09/30/2026

Mark your calendar!

On Tuesday, October 6, from 10 am to 3 pm, join K-State Extension’s Community Food Systems team and the Cottonwood Extension District for a Food Business Workshop, bringing together the people food entrepreneurs need to know: funders, food safety experts and inspectors, retail and food business resources, and fellow entrepreneurs who are navigating many of the same challenges and opportunities.

It will offer expert conversations around funding, retail access, food safety and training, along with lunch from local Hays food business LB Brewing.

This workshop is for anyone working toward a food-related venture or community food project. Space is limited and registration is $20. Secure your spot here! https://events.k-state.edu/event/foodpreneur-workshop

09/22/2026

If you missed this afternoon's email, sign up now! We are starting our email list off with a clean slate and we want to make sure you know what's happening. We have several events planned for October that you don't want to miss, Winterfest is right around the corner, and we have some new programs we hope to share with you in November.

We will send out an email on Friday updating everyone on the headcount for the Main Street Halloween Parade! So make sure you sign up!

Don't miss out on events, grants, and news you want to read

09/18/2026

The Hoxie Recreation needs your help, if volunteers are not gathered they will be forced to cancel!

HELP NEEDED THIS SATURDAY September 19th! 📣

🏈 Flag Football Refs
I need 4 people from 8:45 AM–12:00 PM on Saturday the 19th.

🏐 Volleyball Scorekeepers
I need 3 people from 8:45 AM–1:30 PM.

These are great opportunities for anyone needing volunteer hours, or they can also be paid positions!

Please reach out if you’re willing to help!

09/17/2026

I encourage all residents to share their favorite business on the Patterson Family Foundation post. Join me in having Sheridan County show up! Marketing is expensive, every small business relies on their community to shout their praise. So let’s see how many residents we can get to comment.

Local Business Highlight!

At Patterson Family Foundation, we talk about local businesses all the time, but now it's your turn.

Tell us about your favorite local business (It could even be your own) that you go to every day, couldn't live without, or that has made an impact on your community.

We would love to hear some amazing stories and spread the word about our local entrepreneurs.

Drop your answer in the comments 👇

09/09/2026

Come join us!

All Community Members are encouraged to attend

Sheridan County Strategic Planning — Final Report Presentation, September 15

Sheridan County, Kansas — September 4, 2026 — After several months of community surveys, strategic meetings, and community forums, the results of the Sheridan County Strategic Planning initiative will be presented to the public on Tuesday, September 15, at 12:00 p.m.

Chrisman Consulting will present the final report in the Sheridan County Community Foundation office boardroom, in partnership with Economic Development and the Sheridan County Community Foundation. The presentation will highlight what the community shared throughout the process, including key findings and opportunities identified for Sheridan County’s future.

The public is invited to attend and learn about the community’s top concerns, possible solutions, and what comes next.

For those unable to attend in person, the presentation will be available through a Facebook Live broadcast on the Sheridan County Community page. A recording will also be made available afterward on the Sheridan County Community page and website.

Public Presentation

Tuesday, September 15 | 12:00 p.m.

Sheridan County Community Foundation Office Boardroom

09/04/2026

💰 Up to $10,000 to move to Sheridan County — or to come back home.

If you’re relocating here for work, or you’re a recent college, technical, or trade school graduate moving back, you may qualify for our Recruitment Incentive Program.

✅ Job paying at least $15.50/hr or $32,500/yr
✅ Moving from outside the 26-county Northwest Kansas region — or a recent grad coming home
✅ Planning to stay here long term.

Already moved back within the past year? You may still be eligible.

🔗 Application link in the comments
Tag someone who’s been thinking about coming home. 👇