Economic Development

MISSION

To enable quality business retention, expansion and recruitment in Fort Scott and Bourbon County by coordination of the community assets as well as local, state, and federal grants and incentives.

Our goal is to facilitate business retention and the growth of employment. We accomplish this by working with current employers as well as the recruitment of businesses that improve the quality of life for the citizens of our community.  

Contact information:

Bourbon County REDI (Regional Economic Development, Inc.)
BEDCO (Bourbon County Economic Development Council)
Rob Harrington, Director
200 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS  66701
 (620) 215-0144
bedco2020@gmail.com

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Lindsay Madison, President & CEO
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS  66701
(620) 223-3566
lindsay.madison@fortscott.com
Website:  fortscott.com

The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team's Center for Economic Growth
A partnership with the Kansas Small Business Development Center and KANSASWORKS
Jody Hoener, President & CEO
104 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS  66701
(620) 215-5725
jhoener@hbcat.org
Website:  hbcat.org