Washington County
Investing in Entrepreneurs. Strengthening Our Community.
Washington County is proud to be an eCommunity through NetWork Kansas. Together, we are creating opportunities, supporting local businesses, and building a stronger economic future for our community.
Building tomorrow, Together.
Support Entrepreneurs
Resources and guidance for starting and growing your business.
Access Capital
Competitive financing through the Community Loan Fund.
Create Jobs
Investing in projects that create jobs and opportunities
Strengthen Community
Building a vibrant economy for Washington County.
eCOMMUNITY LEADERSHIP BOARD
The Leadership Board provides strategic direction for the Washington County Community and champions entrepreneurship and economic development throughout the county.
| Name | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kern | Washington County Economic Development | Member |
| Macy Hynek | K-State Extension River Valley District | Member |
| Rebecca Frerking | Farmhouse on Fifteenth | Member |
| Raliegh Ordyone | Herrs Machine Hydrostatics, Rack & Feather Lodge, & Ordoyne Properties, LLC | Member |
| Shane Ohlde | Ohlde Seed Company and VariMax, LLC | Member |
LOAN REVIEW BOARD
The Loan Review Board evaluates loan applications and makes recommendations on financing through the Washington County eCommunity Loan Fund.
| Name | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dustin Rogge | Entrepreneur | Member |
| Deb Kruse | Banking | Member |
| Justin Dragastin | Insurance | Member |
| Denise O’Dea | USD #108 Washington County | Member |
| Melissa Ohlde | Agriculture | Member |
| Chad Hiltgen | TeleCommunications | Member |
| Taylor Miller | Health Care Consultant | Member |
| John Bruna | Real estatep | Member |
WASHINGTON COUNTY eCOMMUNITY LOAN FUND
Our revolving loan fund provides gap financing to help businesses start, grow, and expand.Our revolving loan fund provides gap financing to help businesses start, grow, and expand.
Eligible Uses
- Business startup expenses
- Equipment purchases
- Working capital
- Building improvements
- Business expansion
- Job creation projects
Loan Highlights
Competitive Interest Rates
Designed to complement traditional financing.
Flexible Terms
Terms tailored to your business needs.
Local Decisions
Local board, local people, investing in our community.
Typical Loan Process
Meet with the Community representative.
Complete a loan application.
Submit business plan and financial information.
Loan Review Board evaluation.
Approval and closing.
Who can apply?
Businesses located in or planning to locate in Washington County, Kansas may be eligible.
RESOURCES & PARTNERS
Statewide resources for entrepreneurs
Small Business
Development Center
Advocating for business and community growth
Resources for business development in Kansas
Tools and resources for small businesses
Contact Us
Our revolving loan fund provides gap financing to help businesses start, grow, and expand.Our revolving loan fund provides gap financing to help businesses start, grow, and expand.
Ryan Kern
eCommunity Coordinator
Washington County Economic Development
214 C Street
Washington, KS 66968
