SPOTLIGHT STORIES
Welcome to our Community Spotlight page, where the heart of our community comes alive through the stories of those who choose to pursue their dreams in Smith County. Discover the journeys of local business owners, residents, and community leaders who have turned aspirations into reality right here in Smith County, Kansas.
CHOOSE SMITH COUNTY. WHERE SUCCESS MEETS COMMUNITY.
IT'S PRETTY EASY TO GET INVOLVED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO TRY NEW IDEAS AND IF YOU PRESENT SOMETHING TO SOMEBODY THEY'RE WILLIG TO HELP YOU START IT.
- Ashley & Kurt Breshears, Spirit Sculpture Gardens & Makerspace
I'VE WORKED IN THE WEST INDIES FOR 30 YEARS. EVERYWHERE FROM JAMAICA IN THE NORTH TO GRENADA IN THE SOUTH, AND IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN DUBAI AND QATAR...AND HERE I AM IN SMITH CENTER KANSAS STILL BRINGING THE FOOD OF THOSE CULTURES TO PEOPLE THAT WANT TO EXPERIENCE IT.
- Steven Smith, Executive Chef & Registered Dietitian
I LOVE THE FREEDOM OF THE RURAL LIFESTYLE. TO HAVE THE SPACE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE THAT WITH MY KIDDOS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM OF MINE.
- Whitney Winder, OB Nurse Supervisor
WE GET TO LIVE WHERE WE WANT TO LIVE AND RAISE OUR FAMILY WHERE WE WANT TO RAISE OUR FAMILY AND STILL HAVE A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. WE'RE REACHING PEOPLE ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY, BUT WE'VE ALSO EXPORTED PORK TO JAPAN AND THAT'S REALLY FUN TO SAY WHEN YOU'VE BEEN HERE IN LITTLE OL' LEBANON, KANSAS
- Kaden & Emily Roush, R Family Farms