Montgomery County Action Council

06/01/2026

Now is the time to save the date for MCAC's Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony! We always look forward to sharing our most exciting updates with the community.

Thursday, July 16th at the Coffeyville Country Club!

Fill out the google form linked below to RSVP!
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06/01/2026

Physical retail has not vanished; it has recalibrated into a leaner, data-driven market. For stakeholders, 2026 demands precision ex*****on rather than broad expansion. https://rebrand.ly/6a9kyst For more , click here: https://rebrand.ly/vo7ss0e

As the retail real estate industry enters 2026, one conclusion is no longer debatable: reports of brick-and-mortar retail’s demise were not only premature—they were fundamentally wrong. Physical retail has not vanished; it has recalibrated. Today’s retail market is leaner, more data-driven, an...

05/30/2026

Last reminder! Pickleball tomorrow @ 6pm!

05/29/2026

You can’t talk about economic development without addressing housing. Here is how the communities in Montgomery County, Kansas, are taking action. https://rebrand.ly/4jlf0jv

05/28/2026

Listen to or read Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr’s speech on rural economic development at the 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘙𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: A Working Forum in Washington, D.C. https://rebrand.ly/pq6m8kq For more , click here: https://rebrand.ly/hjntqfr

It is great to be here with you today. 1 During my career, I've had the opportunity to work on issues affecting rural communities, especially access to ca

05/26/2026

May Kansas SBDC at Pittsburg State Highlight: Cherryvale’s Laundry

Take a second to learn more about the entrepreneurial spirit that’s alive and well in our area! 💙

Read how Cherryvale's Laundry came to life and how support from the Small Business Development Center helped bring a much-needed service to the community.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) is proud to highlight Cherryvale’s Laundry, a locally owned business serving residents throughout the Cherryvale community with dependable, customer-focused service. What began as an idea quickly became a reality with the help of guidance and su...

05/26/2026

The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship announced the 2026 Kansas Apprenticeship Award winners, honoring leaders and programs expanding apprenticeship opportunities statewide. https://rebrand.ly/3ivph7p For more here: https://rebrand.ly/sksaxgy

The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced the recipients of the 2026 Kansas Apprenticeship Awards, recognizing the outstanding leaders, organizations and programs that are driving innovation and expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across the state. “Our apprentic...

05/26/2026

Young/Fun Professionals of Montgomery County getting together on the Indy Tennis Courts THIS SUNDAY May, 31st at 6pm. Remember to stop by! Bring your buddies. 🥳💪🏻🏸

05/22/2026

Montgomery County’s certified sites reaching new audiences 👏👏. We were approached by Strata Platforms (a popular site selector resource) to be featured on their LinkedIn! Grateful to be spotlighted.

This week’s Featured Site Friday takes us to Montgomery County, Kansas where Caney Industrial Park North offers a 59.66-acre site, positioned near the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and U.S. Highway 166. Located within an Opportunity Zone and approximately one hour from Tulsa International Airpor...

05/20/2026

Cherryvale, Kansas, is taking a multifaceted approach to increasing housing inventory. Learn more about this growing community. https://rebrand.ly/mffp9sh