Marshall County Partnership 4 Growth

10/31/2026

Partnership for Growth extends our heartfelt condolences to the Landoll family, the employees of Landoll Corporation, and all those whose lives were touched by Don Landoll.

Don’s impact on Marshall County reaches far beyond the business he built. His entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to creating local jobs, and commitment to investing in our community helped shape the economic foundation of our county.

His life reminds us that economic development is about more than businesses and buildings. It is about creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and building something that will serve generations to come.

We are grateful for Don’s contributions to Marshall County and the lasting legacy he leaves behind.

A life of impact. A legacy that will continue for generations.

View Don Landoll's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/29/2026

There’s no place like Home, especially when Home is right here in Marshall County!

Today, my travels took me to Home, Kansas, a small, unincorporated community where there’s only one place to get a good cheeseburger, Little Hap’s! 🍔 But there’s much more to this little community than a great place to eat.

Home is also home to Blue Valley Technologies, a company with roots dating back to 1956, when rural residents came together to improve telephone service. Over the decades, that local effort grew into a telecommunications company bringing broadband and fiber-optic connectivity to rural Kansas.

And here’s where the economic development story gets interesting.

When we think about infrastructure, we often picture roads, bridges, water, and electricity. But broadband is just as important to the future of our rural communities.

It connects our farmers to agricultural technology, our small businesses to customers across the country, our students to educational opportunities, and our families to healthcare and remote employment.

Think about that for a moment. A company headquartered in a small, unincorporated community in Marshall County is helping connect rural Kansas to the world.

That’s something our entire county can be proud of!

And then there’s Little Hap’s. Places like this are equally important to the fabric of our communities. They give us somewhere to gather, share a meal, catch up with neighbors, and support the local businesses that make rural Kansas special.

One represents the infrastructure that connects us to the world. The other represents the relationships that connect us to one another.

Both matter to economic development.

As I continue traveling throughout Marshall County, I’m reminded that our greatest opportunities aren’t always about building something new. Sometimes they’re about recognizing the incredible things our communities have already created and finding ways to support their continued success.

Every community, regardless of size, has a role in the future of Marshall County. And when we recognize how those communities contribute to one another, we begin to see the power of growing together.

So here’s to Home, Kansas, and all the small communities and businesses that make Marshall County what it is.

10/25/2026

Economic Development Looks a Little Different from an ATV! 🌾☀️

What a great day exploring another side of Marshall County!

A huge thank you to Dr. Randy Brown for being my chauffeur on the Blue River Trail ATV ride today and, more importantly, for sharing so much knowledge about the history of the trail today.

One of the highlights was stopping in Marietta, an unincorporated community in Marshall County, where we had the opportunity to see firsthand how agriculture, industry, and recreation can share the same space.

Our rural communities truly offer something special. Agriculture and local industry are essential economic drivers, while recreational opportunities like the Blue River Trail add another dimension to what makes Marshall County a great place to live, work, and explore.

When recreation, agriculture, and industry coexist, we create opportunities for tourism, local spending, community connections, and long-term economic vitality.

And sometimes the best way to understand the communities you’re working to grow is to get out of the office, ride the trails, ask questions, and listen to the people who know them best.

Thank you again, Randy, for the education, conversation, and adventure today!

There’s so much to discover right here in Marshall County, Kansas! 💚

10/24/2026

🌾Frankfort, Kansas! 🌾

Did you know that some of the biggest economic engines in Marshall County aren’t found in office buildings? They’re growing right in our fields! 🚜

Today we’re highlighting Frankfort, Kansas, where agriculture, small businesses, and community pride all play an important role in our local economy.

🌱 Here’s a little economics lesson: Agriculture creates what economists call a multiplier effect.

When a local farmer sells a crop, the economic impact doesn’t necessarily stop at the field. Those dollars can help support equipment dealers, transportation companies, local businesses, and jobs throughout our communities.

And economic development isn’t just about bringing in new businesses. It’s also about supporting the industries already here, strengthening our downtowns, encouraging entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for the next generation.

That’s what makes communities like Frankfort so important to Marshall County’s economic future.

Small towns. Big economic impact. Endless opportunities for growth. 💚

📍 Frankfort, Kansas

10/21/2026

📍Around Marshall County: Waterville, Kansas!

What does economic development actually look like?

Sometimes, it looks like a manufacturing facility producing products that travel well beyond our county lines. Sometimes, it’s a local business creating jobs, supporting families, and contributing to the local economy. And sometimes, it’s a historic downtown building being preserved and given an opportunity for new life.

Today, I’m highlighting a few examples from Waterville!

🏭 Titan Trailer Manufacturing and Travalong remind us of the importance of manufacturing in rural Kansas. Businesses like these support employment, generate economic activity, and connect our communities to markets beyond Marshall County.

🏛️ Waterville’s historic downtown reminds us that economic development also includes revitalization, preservation, and finding new opportunities within the buildings and infrastructure we already have.

So, where does an economic developer fit into all of this?

At Partnership for Growth (P4G), our role is to build relationships, understand business needs, connect people with resources, identify opportunities for investment, and help remove barriers to growth.

That means supporting existing businesses just as intentionally as we work to attract new ones.

Every community in Marshall County has its own strengths, challenges, and opportunities. My goal is to be present in those communities, listen, learn, and help connect the pieces that move us forward.

Economic development doesn’t happen in just one building, one business, or one town. It happens when we work together to strengthen the entire county.

And Waterville is another great reminder of why that work matters!

10/21/2026

📢 Marysville Community Childcare Needs Survey!

Access to quality childcare is an important part of supporting families, our workforce, and the future growth of our community!

P4G encourages Marysville residents and families to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback can help identify childcare needs and opportunities in our community.

📱 Viewing the QR code on your phone?

* iPhone: Screenshot the QR code, open it in Photos, then press and hold the code to open the link.
* Android: Screenshot the QR code, open it in Gallery or Google Photos, and use Google Lens to access the link.

Your voice matters in shaping Marysville’s future!

Please help by completing the community child care survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OneMarysvilleCommunity

10/20/2026

Hi, Marshall County! I’m Courtney Brummer, the new Executive Director of Marshall County Partnership 4 Growth (P4G). 👋

As I transition into this role, I want to help our communities understand what economic developers do, why this work matters, and how P4G serves Marshall County as a whole.

And what better backdrop for this introduction than the Blue Rapids mural!

P4G’s work reaches across our county: Axtell, Beattie, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Marysville, Oketo, Summerfield, Vermillion, Waterville, and the rural areas and unincorporated communities that connect us. Each has its own strengths, needs, and possibilities.

I’m committed to being present throughout the county. I will be doing this by visiting businesses, meeting community leaders, listening to residents, and following up. Understanding what matters to each community starts with showing up and building relationships.

So, what does economic growth actually look like? ☕🏘️

It can look like a new coffee shop, more housing developments, a renovated downtown building, or more childcare openings, and each can open the door to something more. These are not separate, but connected in so many ways.

A coffee shop can create jobs, purchase from local suppliers, and give people another reason to stop downtown. Renovating an empty building can create space for a business or housing while bringing activity back to a block. More childcare openings can help parents enter the workforce and employers fill positions.

Growth also happens when a longtime business expands, an entrepreneur turns an idea into a storefront, or a family finds a home that allows them to live and work here. Supporting the businesses and people already here is essential to building our future.

Where does P4G fit in?

P4G is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) membership organization. Our mission is to link, leverage, educate, and encourage our partners to promote economic growth throughout Marshall County.

Our role is to help connect the pieces. For me, that means intentionally listening, identifying barriers, researching opportunities, and bringing people and resources together. For example, that could mean:

• Connecting a business owner with financing or technical assistance.
• Helping a prospective business explore available properties and local resources.
• Bringing employers and community leaders together around housing or childcare needs.
• Building relationships that position Marshall County for future investment.

Economic developers help sustain these efforts over time. Just a window into the work that happens before a ribbon cutting includes, researching, preparing, coordinating, solving problems, and following through so an opportunity has a better chance of becoming reality.

How does this happen? One way is through both corporate and private memberships. What does a P4G membership mean?

Membership is an investment in this ongoing development work. Dues help support the coordination, research, outreach, and relationship-building needed to pursue opportunities. Members also contribute local knowledge, ideas, and connections that help inform our priorities.

Our communities have distinct identities, and our futures are connected. A new opportunity in one community can benefit workers, families, and businesses across the county.

I look forward to getting to know you, learning what is already working, and exploring what we can accomplish together.

Have an idea, a business need, or an interest in membership? Let’s connect!

Courtney Brummer | Executive Director
📧 [email protected]
📞 785-713-1931
🌐 https://mcp4g.com

Growing opportunities. Strengthening Marshall County.

10/19/2026

Exciting progress is taking shape along Marysville’s Blue River Rail Trail Corridor! With approximately $3.6 million in public and local investment, this project represents more than recreation. It’s an investment in our community’s future.

🏡 Projects like this enhance quality of life while complementing opportunities for housing, local businesses, dining, tourism, and downtown revitalization.

Thoughtful community investments help create an environment where residents, businesses, and visitors can thrive.

At Partners 4 Growth (P4G), we celebrate the collaboration and community commitment behind this project and recognize the value of building upon investments that strengthen Marysville and Marshall County.

💙 Great communities grow through connection, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future!

07/13/2026

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