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Services & Incentives
Discover financial incentives and services available to businesses in Pittsburg, KS, including tax abatements, loans, and grants.
Services & Incentives
The Pittsburg business and entrepreneur community is rich with resources to aid your business. Whether it’s expansion, retention, new ventures, technology and beyond, there is sure to be a partner in the community ready to work for you.
The City of Pittsburg is unique, as we enjoy a strong partnership with our local university to provide unparalleled economic development services. Pittsburg State University’s Economic and Community Engagement team works hand in hand with our Economic Development Officer and team at the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. KDOC can identify assistance and incentives available to help businesses or communities grow. They also can provide training and strategic planning facilitation.
The Kansas PTAC assists businesses in their government contracting endeavors. Kansas PTAC services include workshops and one-on-one consulting. A fee based service will search of 2,200 bid sites every day and notify participating businesses of any leads.
The Kansas Small Business Development Center serves as the premier consulting organization for the small business owner. All services and workshops are offered at no cost or low cost with a commitment to serving businesses and communities in southeast Kansas. The KSBDC is located in the Center for Innovation and Business Development.
The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of services, resources, and programs for the Pittsburg area business community. Representing over 13,000 jobs and 600+ member businesses in the region, the chamber is dedicated to strengthening our economy and being a force for positive change
Mo-Kan is a designated regional planning commission (RPC) and economic development district (EDD), recognized by the states of Kansas and Missouri and the federal government.
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Provide land at little or no cost, including access to the Land Bank
Donate engineering and other resources
Fast-track the removal of bureaucratic obstacles
Coordinate federal and state incentive programs
Customize incentives to the specific needs of development partners
Facilitate relationships with local property owners and real estate agents
Consider ideas for new construction methodology and approaches
Partner in consumer marketing to drive sales
Offer loans with favorable terms from the community’s Revolving Loan Fund
Consider special taxing districts
Provide infrastructure and streetscape assistance