Andover Industrial Park and Buildings:
The Andover Industrial Park is a 72 acre park under development and owned by Promote Andover Inc. For additional information about cost and available lots, contact Butler County Economic Development at; local 316-733-0693 or 800-794-6907 or e-mail us at bced@southwind.net.

Augusta Industrial Park and Buildings:
The Augusta Industrial Park located along the east side of town has several lots available ranging in size from 2 to 6 acres.  For additional information, contact the Butler County Economic Development Office at; local 316-733-0693 or 800-794-6907 or e-mail us at bced@southwind.net.

Benton Industrial Site:

The city of Benton can offer indutial/business sites properly annexed and zoned for business. Maps and plans are on file. For additional information, contact Butler County Economic Development at; local 316-733-0693 or 800-794-6907 or e-mail us at bced@southwind.net.

El Dorado Industrial Parks and Buildings:
The City of El Dorado has developed three different types of industrial parks.
Park 1 is approximately 100 acres and is fully developed with sites from 4 to 20 acres.
Park 2 is a new 121 acre Business and Technology park located in the southwest part of El Dorado.
Park 3 is a 100 acre park that recently became a part of the city business park system.

50,000 Sq Ft Spec Bldg located on 12 acre lot in the Northwest Industrial Park.

50,000 Sq Ft Spec Bldg located on 5 acre lot in the Northwest Industrial Park.

All sites have access to the Kansas Turnpike/Interstate 35.

Additional information on all three parks and the spec buildings can be obtained by calling the Butler County Economic Development Office at; local 316-733-0693 or 800-794-6907 or e-mail us at bced@southwind.net.

Rose Hill Industrial Park and Buildings:
The City of Rose Hill and the Rose Hill Development Group are developing a small industrial/business park in the Southwest corner of the community. The land has been purchased by a private developer, annexed and zoned for business. Maps and a site plan are on file. For additional information, contact Butler County Economic Development at; local 316-733-0693 or 800-794-6907 or e-mail us at bced@southwind.net.

Butler County has enjoyed being a part of this growth and has diversified its county economy over the past 5 years. Some types of industry located in Butler County are:

Trucking:
Due to the placement and routing of these highways, shipping costs to the East, West and South are somewhat lower from this area. Overnight delivery is available to points in Dallas, Fort Worth. Denver, St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha, Springfield, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Albuquerque and many other communities.

Railroads:
Two first-class railroads, the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific, have operations in the county. These give the region excellent long-haul capabilities.

A complete listing of the state tax programs and incentives may be obtained by emailing us at bced@southwind.net. A quick listing follows:

State Incentives:

• No merchant inventories tax since 1989.
• No intangibles tax in Butler County.
• Enhanced Enterprise Zone job tax credits.
• Noncollection of sales tax for expansions or new plant sites.
• High Performance Incentive Program.
• Tax credit for research.
• Tax credit for day care facilities.
• Sub-Foreign trade zones.

Butler County Incentives:
Many of the State Tax incentives were created to assist local counties or cities with economic development efforts. As a result the state incentives are made available through a city or county on behalf of the business. Additional local incentives are listed below:

Industrial Revenue Bonds - A business can use IRB'S as a low cost tool to help finance their projects. In addition, the bonds allow for a reduction or abatement of the property taxes created by the increased value of the project and the noncollection of the sales tax that would be collected on the project.

Local Property Tax Abatement - Each city can adopt a property tax abatement policy. Butler County and the cities of Andover, Augusta, Benton, El Dorado and Rose Hill have adopted policies that allow an abatement for up to 10 years. These policies are based upon the number of new jobs that are created and the amount of new capital investment that the business brings to the county. Copies of the policies can be obtained from the Butler County Economic Development office upon request.

Community Development Block Grants - A business can apply for financial assistance from the state through a city or county. If you are interested in using these programs, please contact our office for further information.

Enhanced Enterprise Zone Benefits - Butler County is a non-metro enhanced county. This means that your business can receive a $2,500 income tax credit per new job created vs a state allowed $1,500 tax credit. These credits are not allowed everywhere and are an excellent tool for your business to use. The other tool allowed by the enterprise zone is the noncollection of sales tax that you would otherwise expend in doing your project.

Training Programs - Butler County and its communities participate with the state in supplying access to the state training funds. The KIT, KIR and SKILL programs are made available to both existing and new businesses in the state. In addition to state programs, Butler County Community College will work to develop any custom programs that a prospect might need. The KIT and KIR funds can be accessed to help pay for this type of training. The Skill program is available to help train a large force of people over a long period of time.

Community Development Block Grant Programs - Butler County participates in applying for CDBG funds where applicable and where the business can hold a project while it waits for the state to award these funds. The CDBG program is useful if a business needs a low-interest loan but it does place constraints upon the business. Additional information can be obtained from the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing office. Please contact KDOC & H at www.accesskansas.org.

Micro-Loan Program - Butler County Economic Development has been awarded funds to be made available for small start-up and existing businesses in Butler County. These funds are subject to the State CDBG guidelines and are to be used to stimulate self-employment activities. Loans can be made for; working capital, equipment, land and building. For additional information contact Butler County Economic Development at; local 316-733-0693 or 800-794-6907 or e-mail us at bced@southwind.net.