INCENTIVES & RESOURCES
Rural living just got a little bit sweeter. From relocation incentives and income tax waivers to student loan repayment assistance and job board resources Smith County is here to help get you connected.
KS INCOME TAX CREDIT
RELOCATION INCENTIVE
Receive a 100% Personal State Income Tax Credit as a new resident of Kansas. As an ROZ Community, residents relocating to Smith County are eligible for this program and may claim this credit for up to five consecutive years following the establishment of their domicile.
LOCAL CHAMBER
CONNECTION RESOURCE
Sometimes all you need is a connection. The Smith Center Chamber of Commerce is a great place to start. From community events to local job openings connect with the Chamber. If nothing else, they should be able to point you in the right direction to other local resources and Economic Dev. initiatives.
BUSINESS EXPANSION & DEV.
REVOLOVING LOAN FUND
The Business Expansion & Dev. Revolving Loan Fund allows the SCED to offer business loans to expand an existing business, start a new business, purchase an existing business, or relocate a business to Smith Center. Payments are made with 0% interest for the first two years and 5% for the remainder of the loan.
JUMP START PROGRAM
NEW BUSINESS GRANT
The Jump Start grant is a conditional grant to assist new or relocating businesses during the first 24 months of operations. This grant may be used to subsidize rent, utilities, marketing, or other expenses. Businesses much remain inside the city limits of Smith Center to qualify.
Nex-Gen. Round up
STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Nex-Gen. Round Up for Youth's mission is to educate students about local career opportunities by providing and supporting programs in career development, entrepreneurship, and internship to help foster a sense of community and encourage youth to remain or return home to prosper.
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