Oberlin-Decatur County Economic Development Corp

05/25/2026

❤️🤍💙 OFFICE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY ❤️🤍💙

📢 The Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development Corporation & Decatur Area Chamber of Commerce office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. ⭐

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. 🎖️🪖❤️

🌟 May we never forget their courage, dedication, and service. 🌟

Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and memorable Memorial Day! ❤️🤍💙

❤️ ⭐ 📍 🤝

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

💡 Did you know you can support Kansas entrepreneurs and receive a tax credit?

The Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship Tax Credit Program through Network Kansas helps provide funding, resources, and opportunities for small businesses across Kansas especially in rural communities.

✔️ Receive a 75% Kansas state tax credit
✔️ Help grow entrepreneurship in Kansas
✔️ Support programs that strengthen local communities
✔️ Partner grants are equivalent to 30% of the donation amount brought to Network Kansas by your donors
✔️ 30% comes back to Decatur County!

⚠️ Tax credits are available now on a first come, first served basis.

For every $1,000 donated, donors may receive a $750 tax credit directly off their Kansas state income tax liability.

Check out the flyer below for more details or contact Network Kansas to learn more!

05/11/2026

🌟 Make a Difference in Decatur County! 🌟

The Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board is seeking a new at-large board member to join our team.

If you’re passionate about your community and want to help drive positive growth and opportunity, we encourage you to get involved! 🌱

🗓 We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 5:30pm.

Interested or have questions?
Contact us today at 📞 785-475-2901.
We’d love to visit with you! 🤝

05/04/2026

📢 It’s Economic Development Week! 📢
May 4–8, 2026

Strong communities don’t happen by accident, they’re built through collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for the future.

Here in Decatur County, we’re proud to support local businesses, attract new opportunities, and invest in the people who make Oberlin, Norcatur, Jennings, and Dresden such great places to call home.

Whether it’s helping a business expand, connecting workforce opportunities, or supporting new ideas, economic development plays a role in everyday life.

Join us this week as we celebrate the impact of working together to keep Decatur County growing strong.