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If you're tired of long commutes and fighting traffic, consider moving your business to Cheyenne County!

Cheyenne County and the Cities of St. Francis and Bird City welcome new businesses to the area. If you are considering relocating your business or beginning a new business venture, we invite you to consider this area.

Here are just a few of the many reasons to move your business to the county or either of its nice communities:

  • Abundant land area & affordable housing
  • An independent labor force with an excellent work ethic
  • Many retirees available for part-time employment
  • Hard-working farmers/ranchers available for part-time employment
  • Numerous women seeking full and part-time employment
  • Numerous existing buildings and offices available
  • Industrial park areas available at very reasonable prices
  • Easy access to Denver and the Colorado front-range
  • Easy access to Interstate Highways I-70 and I-80
  • High speed Internet access; daily FedEx & UPS service
  • Safe, low-crime community
  • Great schools and health care

For more information about business opportunities in Cheyenne County, contact any of the following resource people:

  • Gloria Bracelin, St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce
  • David Butler, Cheyenne County Development Coordinator

Business Incentives: The City of St Francis has two utility incentives for new businesses in the City. The city council adopted the following mission statement: "The City of St Francis commits to provide efficient, quality services that protect and provide for the growth, safety and well-being of the community and its citizens."

To date the council has adopted the following business incentives:

Resolution 2006-3 : A resolution establishing an employee based utility credit for new business.

Resolution 2006-5 : A resolution establishing utility hookups for new commercial construction.

Click here to view the Cheyenne County Incentives

Kansas Small Business Development Center is offering free "Guide to Starting a Business" classes in Colby. Click here for 2007 classes.

To view business incentives and other new business information click on the topic below:

Resolution
2006-3 (.pdf)

Resolution
2006-5
(.pdf)

Cheyenne County Incentives (.pdf)

Guide to Starting a New Business Class Schedule (.pdf)