Bourbon County Regional Economic Development Inc.

08/28/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Lauren Engstrom, our Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator, for being named a Kansas NextGen Under 30 Award Honoree for 2024!

We’re incredibly proud of Lauren for this well-deserved recognition of her hard work, dedication, and outstanding contributions.! 👏

08/28/2024

Save the date! Our next Virtual Statewide Job Fair will be here before you know it. Join us online Wednesday, September 25 to browse digital booths and chat with recruiters from some of Kansas' top employers! Visit bit.ly/KSSEPT2024JOBFAIR today to register.

Note: Premier Virtual is mobile-friendly, but we recommend using a PC to access the event.

08/15/2024

08/13/2024

Grant Applications Accepted through August 31st! FORT SCOTT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2024 GRANT CYCLE FORT SCOTT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH 5PM

08/07/2024

08/07/2024

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support our 2nd Annual Bourbon County REDI Gala this past Saturday, August 3rd. Your presence and support are key to our mission of providing scholarships for Bourbon County students to attend Fort Scott Community College.

We had an amazing turnout and hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic night out. Your support makes a significant impact, and we are so grateful to have such a wonderful community behind us.

Thank you again for making this event a success!

08/01/2024

🏈 Attention Kansas City Chiefs Fans! 🏈

Yes, you are seeing this right... We have an AUTOGRAPHED PATRICK MAHOMES jersey up for grabs in our live auction! 🎉 This is your chance to own a piece of Chiefs history.

Be sure to get your tickets to our Gala THIS Saturday for a fun-filled evening and the opportunity to bid on this incredible jersey!

07/31/2024

🎸✨ Attention all Swifties! ✨🎸

Check out this incredible autographed Taylor Swift guitar, complete with a certificate of authenticity! 🎶 This beautiful piece could be yours to add to your collection.

To enter the raffle, purchase your tickets now:

$20 for 1 ticket
$100 for 6 tickets
The winner will be drawn the night of our Gala this Saturday, August 3rd. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Our mission is to build a vibrant county through economic development.

07/30/2024

📢 Attention everyone! Our online auction for the Bourbon County REDI Gala is now OPEN! 🎉

Join us this coming Saturday, August 3rd, for an exciting evening of bidding on several amazing packages and experiences. Don't miss your chance to support our cause and win fantastic items!

Bidding is open now and will close the evening of our Gala. Check out the auction and place your bids at: bourboncountyredi.betterworld.org/auctions/bourbon-county-redi-gala-auction

07/30/2024

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