Oberlin-Decatur County Economic Development Corp

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🌻 STRONGER TOGETHER. STRONGER TOMORROW. 🌻

The Oberlin-Decatur Economic Development Corporation is proud to share the impact we've made during the 1st Half of 2026!

Thanks to the support of our partners, businesses, local governments, and community members, we've helped bring valuable resources to Decatur County:

🏛️ Grants Secured for Decatur County: $134,851.14
🤝 Business Loan Support: $15,000.00

🎉 Grand Total Invested in Our Community: $149,851.14

Every grant awarded and every business loan supported helps strengthen our local economy, encourage growth, and create opportunities for the future.

Thank you to everyone who continues to invest in Decatur County. Together, we're building a stronger, more vibrant community for generations to come.

💙 Investing Today. Building Tomorrow. Growing Together. 🌻

🎆 June 2026 was a month of big wins for Decatur County! 🎆

The Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce that we successfully written and secured $108,929.54 in grant funding during June 2026!

These funds will support:
🎇 EM/EMS Workforce Retention (GROW RRHC)
🎇 4th of July Fireworks (GROW)
🎇 America 250th Celebration (GROW)
🎇 Network Kansas Travel Reimbursement for Special Networking Meetings

These investments help strengthen our community, support our workforce, celebrate our nation's history, and create opportunities that benefit Decatur County for years to come.

💼 Thinking about starting or expanding your business? We have special business loan options available!

💡 Have a community project in mind? We'd love to help you find grant opportunities to bring your vision to life.

📧 Sharee Dempewolf
Executive Director
📩 [email protected]
📱 Call/Text: 785-470-7005

🌟 A special thank you to our funding partners: GROW Decatur County Foundation , GROW RRHC, and Network Kansas . Your investment is helping build a stronger future for Decatur County!

🏘️ Housing Follow-Up Meeting 🏘️

Join the Oberlin-Decatur County Area Economic Development Corporation (O-DAEDC) and the City of Oberlin for a follow-up housing meeting as we continue the conversation about housing opportunities and future development in our community.

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Gateway Civic Center
2nd Floor – Bremer Room

Whether you're a local resident, elected official, developer, business owner, or simply interested in the future of housing in Oberlin, we encourage you to attend. Your input and participation are valuable as we explore ideas and next steps for expanding housing opportunities in our community.

We hope to see you there!