Augusta Progress, Inc. (API) in Augusta, Kansas is a not-for-profit organization that works to promote economic development, facilitate redevelopment and provide business growth and retention services. Here you will discover why API is your source for site selection, packaging of financial incentives, and information
on labor availability, Augusta's major employers, and other detailed data on why Augusta is a strategic location for your company. Kansas is a right-to-work state and Augusta is poised to welcome your next expansion or relocation. Take a look and see why Augusta, KS is the place for your company to prosper.
Augusta is located in the nation's heartland at the intersection of US Highways 54/400 and 77 and with rapid access to Interstate 35. With our close proximity to Wichita - the Air Capital of the World, it's no wonder why companies like DJ Engineering, Sigma Tek, Global Parts & Schreib Air have chosen to locate operations in our community.
In 2009, Augusta Progress Inc. and the City of Augusta jointly financed a study to analyze the development feasibility of the 54/500 corridor between Indianola Road and the current western limits of the City. This plan builds the foundation for a partnership between private and public sectors so that future investments are done in a consistent and cohesive manner.
westwardstudy.pdf
The City of Augusta became a Network Kansas Entrepreneurship Communicty (E-Community) in 2008 to create a more entrepreneurial environment in the community. Network Kansas E-Communities are able to raise seed money using tax credit allocations and disperse the money to local entrepreneurs in the form of matching loans and grants.
Vision Augusta was created to put our dreams to paper and then to life. Whatever Augusta faces, whatever Augusta chooses to be, whatever path we plan all are recognized and
represented within this bold and comprehensive collaborative community vision. Vision Augusta
incorporates the ideas and thoughtful conversation of several hundred Augustans.
vision.pdf
API is a non-profit economic development corporation chartered in 1992. Board members consist of stakeholders representing many facets of the Augusta community, including banking, government, professional services, and business owners. API has been an instrumental organization for the founding and expansion of Augusta's Industrial Park.
It is the mission of API to encourage economic activity by attracting, retaining, assisting, and expanding business in the Augusta community.
Located just 15 minutes east of the state's largest city, Wichita, Augusta offers the amenities of large city living with the security of a small town.
Augusta is interested by major highway systems including US 400, US 54, and US 77. A 10 minute drive gives you access to I-35, one of the Midwest's most heavily traveled north-south interest routes. Augusta Municipal Airport sits just five miles outside the city limits and commercial air service at Wichita Mid-Continent is only a 30-minute drive.
Local businesses and residents enjoy the advantages of low property taxes and low utility rates. Utilities provided by the City of Augusta include water, wastewater, electricity, and sanitation services. Kansas Gas Service provides natural gas service. Cable and Internet are provided by Cox Communications and telephone service is provided by AT&T.
Augusta's major employers incude USD 402 , DJ Engineering , City of Augusta , Lakepoint Nursing Center , Sigma Tek , Dillons, and Walmart.
Augusta Municipal Airport is a public-use general aviation airport owned and operated by the City of Augusta, Kansas. Conveniently located along Highway 54/400 just 10 minutes east of Wichita, AMA provides a vital link to our quiet community as well as the bustling Wichita metro area.
The airport property consists of 140 total acres, and has roughly 25 acres of developable land available for businesses and/or aircraft storage.
Situated just outside the congested commercial airspace of Wichita, AMA offers a convenient stop for both piston and small business jet aircraft. The office staff and line techs are dedicated to facilitating a user-friendly aviation community that meets the needs of all of our tenants and transient customers.
Augusta Municipal Airport's runway is 4,200' long and has a weight bearing capacity of 12,500 lbs, suitable for the majority of small business jets.
AMA also boasts the best fuel prices in the Wichita Metro area. Compare 3AU on Airnav.com .
Available services include fueling, aircraft storage, maintenance, tie-downs, flight training, courtesy car, pilot lounge, conference room, coffee and vending machines, etc.
Several programs have been created to help give businesses options for acquiring the funding necessary to start or expand a business.To facilitiate this process, API partnered with the City of Augusta to develop a uniform loan application to apply for three separate loan programs:
For more information about other loan/grant programs available through community, regional and state programs, please contact us. Some of these programs include:
Our membership is comprised of a broad spectrum of professionals with experience in all aspects of business, including finance, accounting, legal, engineering, architecture, government, marketing, utilities, etc. View a list of our membership.
API's purpose is to assist the growth and development of businesses in Augusta and the surrounding growth area. We advocate for creative solutions that will encourage growth via city, county, and state support. API provides tailored assistance based on the specific needs of your business.
Our members will help you identify local incentives and secure funding resources for your project, including:
Ready to expand or relocate your business? Selecting the right site is absolutely essential. We can help you:
API's members are tapped into the local community and can help solve your problems. We can assist with:
Small Business Administration
316-269-6616
www.sba.gov/ks
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
316-775-6339
www.chamberofaugusta.org
Downtown Augusta Inc. (DAI)
316-775-4585
www.downtownaugustainc.com
City of Augusta
316-775-4510
www.augustagov.org
Butler County Economic Development
316-322-4242
www.bucoks.com/bced
Workforce Development Center - Butler Co.
316-321-4030
NetWork Kansas
1-877-521-8600 www.networkkansas.com
Kansas Department of Revenue
www.ksrevenue.org
Kansas Department of Commerce
www.kansascommerce.com
Kansas Small Business Development Center
(KSBDC) 1-877-625-7232 www.ksbdc.biz
BOARD MEMBERS
Willis Wilson President
Bill Eberhardt Vice-President
Robert Hubbard Secretary
Mike Clifton Treasurer
Trent Schell
David Bisagno
Bill Morris
David All
Dalton Patterson
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Eric Christinat Executive Director-Downtoan Augusta Inc.
Jocelyn Mitchell Executive Director-Chamber of Commerce
Kristey Williams Mayor of Augusta
David Alfaro Executive Director of Butler County Economic Development
Bill Keefer City Manager
GENERAL MEMBERS
Josh Shaw Assistant to the City Manager
Kent Bush Augusta Daily Gazette
Congressman Mike Pompeo Visits Augusta Businesses
Global Parts Warehouse in Augusta Industrial Park
Patterson Racing in Augusta Industrial Park
DJ Engineering in Downtown Augusta
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UniformLoanApplication.pdf
