Oberlin-Decatur County Economic Development Corp

06/12/2026

The Harvest to Market Grant is now open for local food and farm enterprises in rural Kansas and western Missouri. Apply today and strengthen your post-harvest and go-to-market capacity.

06/11/2026

Life$kills Enrollment is OPEN!!

This program helps students build confidence in how to maintain a budget, and real world skills that they will use in the real world. Enrollment is open now and will close on September 30th, 2026.

Secure your spot today on our website:
www.nex-generation.org/lifeskills

06/05/2026

📣🎉 GRANT FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT – MAY 2026! 🎉📣

The Oberlin–Decatur County Area Economic Development Corporation is excited to share that for the month of May, we have written and secured $17,746.60 in grant funding for local organizations and community events!

This funding will directly support projects and events that strengthen our community, enhance local opportunities, and continue building momentum across Decatur County.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible funding partners for investing in our region and believing in these initiatives:

🌟 Dane G. Hansen Foundation
🌟 Network Kansas
🌟 Oberlin CVB

We are grateful for your partnership and support in helping Decatur County grow and thrive! 🚀

06/02/2026

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

05/18/2026

💡 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!