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ACDA Welcomes Hayes Brand Molding, Inc.

GARNETT: A special ribbon cutting and open house was held on Friday, June 27, 2008. Representatives of Anderson County Economic Development, the Anderson County Commission, City of Garnett Commission, Chamber of Commerce and local businesses welcomed the new industry into the community.

About Hayes Brand -
After less than a year, Hayes Brand Molding, Inc. has outgrown its original facility and moved to a larger, new location in Garnett.

Owners of Hayes Brand Molding, Inc. bring over 45 years of knowledgeable experience in the fields of tooling, injection and blow molding.

Tool Room Capabilities:

• CNC Machine
• Injection Mold Tooling
• Surface Grinding
• Tooling Production
• Welding

Production Capabilities:

• Custom Molding
• Assembly
• Ultrasonic Welding
• Hot stamping
• Plastic Injection
• Blow Molding

For more information please contact –

Hayes Brand Molding, Inc.
614 South Oak Street
Garnett, Kansas 66032
(785) 448-3490
www.hayesbrand.com

Garnett/Anderson County chosen as "E-Community"
Pilot Program Supports Economic Growth at Local Level

NetWork Kansas has chosen Garnett/Anderson County as one of 6 communities to participate in a new pilot program designed to foster economic growth by creating a more entrepreneurial environment across the state. Communities selected to become a NetWork Kansas E-Community will benefit from an injection of capital to help start and grow businesses as well as education and expertise provided by more than 400 NetWork Kansas Resource Partners.
"Garnett, and Anderson county are excited about being chosen as an E-Community”, said Dennis Arnold, ACDA Director. The funds generated through the tax credits will give a jump start to our entrepreneurial efforts and allow us to give local small businesses a hand."
Garnett/Anderson County has been allocated $100,000 in tax credits to raise funds for a local loan/grant program for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Donors who give to the fund receive a 75% credit toward their state tax liability. According to Arnold, “By taking advantage of federal and state deductions on top of the credit, depending on an individual’s tax situation, a donor can actually receive more money back than what they donate and help the community at the same time.”

" The best way to improve economic and community development in rural communities is to foster entrepreneurship," said NetWork Kansas Director, Steve Radley. "After conducting 32 town hall meetings and awarding more than $240,000 in loans and grants to small businesses across the state during the past 15 months, we have learned that the best way to achieve success is by empowering local leaders to engage rural entrepreneurship.

Communities chosen to become E-Communities will partner with NetWork Kansas to achieve the following results: 1) Through a tax credit grant, communities will establish a fund for entrepreneurs and small business owners that is administered at the local level; 2) Each community will map local, regional and state assets available to assist entrepreneurs and businesses; 3) The establishment of a long-term tracking accountability system to measure business and economic growth; and 4) A long term partnership with more than 400 NetWork Kansas partners statewide that assist entrepreneurs and small businesses to provide a positive impact on the Kansas economy.

NetWork Kansas is allocating $1 million in tax credits in support of the E-Community Program. Other communities selected for the E-Community opportunity include Cowley County, Great Bend/Barton County, Rawlins County, Sterling-Alden/Rice County and Thomas County.

For more information about economic development in Garnett and Anderson County, please contact Economic Development Director Dennis Arnold at 448-5496, or email: dennis@andersoncountyks.net.