IN THE NEWS

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At Great Bend Economic Development, we're committed to keeping you informed about our exciting projects and initiatives. From creating new jobs to supporting local businesses, our team is dedicated to driving economic growth and development in our community. Browse our news section for the latest updates and upcoming opportunities, and learn more about how we're working to make Great Bend an even better place to live and work.

In The News

Big Bend Bash: A New Downtown Festival Coming to Great Bend on June 7

GBED Board Welcomes New Board Members to Drive Community Growth

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge awards student entrepreneurs cash prizes

GBED Reflects on Achievements and Looks Forward to Continued Growth

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Great Bend Innovation Center

Announcing the “Live 5” Finalists for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition

Tickets on sale for the Live Finals of the IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Discover Great Bend's Rich History and Vibrant Art Scene with the New Great Bend Alive Tours App

GBED Announces Grow Workforce Summit 2024

Great Bend Alive Takes the Reins on the Christmas Window Contest

Great Bend Economic Development enrolling for Fall Session of CO.STARTERS Core Program for Entrepreneurs

Kansas Main Street Awards New Housing Grant to Great Bend Upper Floors Project

State Tax Credits are Available When You Support Great Bend Economic Development

GBED Announces a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the first Advancing Barton County Childcare Center, Bright Beginnings, on May 2nd

Great Bend Economic Development Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs

GBED awarded a $4.38M grant for an innovative, community center focused on childcare, entrepreneurship, workforce, and healthcare

Great Bend Economic Development Presents Entrepreneurial Mindset Classes to Empower Local Entrepreneurs

Great Bend Economic Development Announces Ticket Sales are Open for the IGNITE Rural Business

Great Bend Economic Development Announces Progress on Major Redevelopment Project

GROUNDBREAKING moved to July 20th at 10am --->Advancing Barton County Childcare groundbreaking ceremony set for July 11th

Great Bend/Barton County featured in Business View Magazine

Great Bend Alive and Lovegrass Music Festival Association Partner for Fridays on Forest Kick-Off Event, April 28th

Great Bend Economic Development’s IGNITE Rural Business Entrepreneurship Competition grows contestant pool and awareness across Kansas.

Read the latest press release for GBED and GB Chamber of Commerce's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, happening on March 8th.

Christmas Window Decorating Contest Results