Economic Development

How do I start or grow a business here?

Call Emily Benedick

When Free consultation, any time

Solomon Valley Economic Development helps any size of business, confidentially, and administers the county's loan and rebate programs.

The county's economic development office offers free consultation, an E-Community loan fund, facade improvement loans for businesses and nonprofits, a tax rebate for new construction and rehabilitation, and Rural Opportunity Zone incentives for new residents.

What to do

  1. Call 785-738-3000 or write to emily@discovermitchellcounty.com.
  2. Ask about the Neighborhood Revitalization tax rebate before you build or remodel.
  3. New full-time residents may qualify for Kansas income tax waivers and student loan repayment under the Rural Opportunity Zones program.

Forms and links

Two painted murals on a downtown Beloit wall
Downtown murals Beloit