Cowley First Business Partners
Cowley First is uniquely formed with four different funding sources; Cowley County, City of Arkansas City, City of Winfield and County Business Partners. As the chief responsibility of Cowley First is to guide area businesses and industries through retention and expansion assistance, incentive programs, training opportunities, workforce recruitment, community marketing and building relationships with the local employers; it is only natural for local businesses and industries to invest in the success of Cowley First. Cowley First Business Partners is a diverse group of leading employers including local financial institutes, manufacturers, non-profit organizations, rural enterprises, and educational institutions. The Business Partners not only benefit from the services provided by Cowley First, Business Partners meet quarterly to discuss common issues and work together to find resolutions. Business Partners are currently strategizing how to effectively market Cowley County in their quest to recruit workforce to the area and is working directly with Cowley College to address the training needs of local industries. Any Cowley County Business is welcomed to be a funding partner of Cowley First and is welcome to contact Director Kerri Falletti for more information.
Our Business Partners
1025 The River
CONTACT: Kelly Dillner at (620) 741-1963, kelly@1025theriver.com
Ark City Industries, Arkansas City
ACI is a corporation that was established to promote economic development in the Cowley County area. They own four industrial buildings and all are currently leased to local industry. They also own over 400 acres of land in the Goff Industrial Park area for future development. CONTACT: Mark Paton at 620-442-6030, markdpaton@yahoo.com
Best Western Plus Patterson Park Inn, Arkansas City
The hospitality team provides day-to-day and asset management to nationally branded hotel and motel properties including the new Best Western Plus currently being constructed at Patterson Parkway, north of Arkansas City. Contact Sara Williams, Best Western Plus-Patterson Park Inn Manager at 620-307-6767 or visit bestwesternkansas.com.
Columbia Elevator Solutions, Strother Field
Columbia Elevator is an industry leader in the manufacture of elevator cabs, entrances and door systems, serving OEM’s, Independents, Mod Managers, Construction Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Architects and Consultants. 7702 5th Ave, Strother Field Industrial Park, Winfield, KS 67156 (620) 442-2510
Community National Bank, Cowley County
Community National Bank & Trust’s primary objective is to offer you the most innovative products and services, as well as the latest in banking technology. CONTACT: (620) 221-1400 or visit www.mybankcnb.com
Conco Construction, Wichita
Conco Construction is a full time construction company with a team of construction professionals and in-house craftsmen. Since 1975, they have earned a reputation for building with uncompromising quality, delivering on time and containing project costs for retail, commercial and industrial clients. From dirt work to finish trim, from small additions to large-scale manufacturing facilities, Conco pays attention to the details. You can see there work throughout Cowley County-Best Western Plus-Ark City, Heffner Training Center-Ark City, Cowley County 911 Center-Winfield, Winfield Recreation Commission facility, to name a few. CONTACT: (316) 943-7111 or visit www.concoconstruction.com
Cowley College, Arkansas City
Cowley College is a premier community college and vocational technical school that provides open access, affordable education to the residents of Kansas and beyond. To maximize a positive, socioeconomic impact on Cowley County, we offer activities, services, and educational programs that enrich the lives of individuals and enhance the economic potential of regional business and industry. Cowley College, 125 S. 2nd St., PO Box 1147, Arkansas City, KS 67005 Phone: 620-441-6584 www.cowley.edu
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, Arkansas City
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, one of Cowley County’s leading employers, is a premier beef processing plant. Unique to the beef industry, Creekstone Farms combines superior Black Angus genetics, exceptional cattle management practices, carefully controlled high-quality feeding, and state of the art processing of only genetically verified Black Angus cattle to produce some of the best beef in the world. Our beef is served in some of the finest restaurants around the world. CONTACT: 620-741-3353 or visit www.creekstonefarms.com
Four County Mental Health and Counseling Center, Strother Field
Four County Mental Health and Counseling Center has a broad range of services to ensure that individuals receive not only the best care, but also the most beneficial care possible. The Center’s services range from traditional outpatient programs to community based mental health services. The Center’s staff includes qualified mental health and substance abuse professionals. CONTACT: (620) 221-9664 or (620) 442-4540 or visit www.fourcounty.com Located at 22214 D Street (Strother Field) Winfield, KS 67156
Galaxy Technologies, Winfield
Galaxy Technologies has served the global aerospace and plastics industries for more than 25 years, designing and delivering innovative solutions and high-quality, precisions products. Galaxy offers complete integrated services from design engineering to manufacturing, sub-assembly, assembly and installation. Equipped with a problem-solving competency and leading-edge equipment and technology, Galaxy designs and delivers custom solutions to meet exacting standards. Contact: Galaxy Technologies at 620-221-6262 or visit www.galaxytool.com
GE Aviation, Strother Field
GE Aviation in Ark City and Winfield employees 750 employees who are working together every day to overhaul high technology GE aircraft engines for both commercial and military aircraft. GE Aviation is one of the largest employers in Cowley County and supports United Way and other community volunteer activities. www.geaviation.com
Jet AirWerks and Jet AirParts, Arkansas City
Jet AirWerks is an FAA Part 145 approved component repair shop specializing in full shop manual overhaul inspections and light/minor repairs. Jet AirParts, LLC, which began operations in October 2011, was developed to compliment the operations of Jet AirWerks. CONTACT: Keith Humphrey at 620-307-6322 or visit www.jetairwerks.com
KanPak, Arkansas City
KanPak® LLC is a family-owned company based in Arkansas City, KS. Since 1965, we have led the way in the development of aseptic packaging for beverages and desserts. KanPak is now the recognized leader in the industry, with a solid reputation for delivering innovative solutions and superior customer service. CONTACT: KanPak at 620-442-6820 or visit www.kanpak.us
Legacy Regional Community Foundation, Winfield
Legacy creates a stronger future for our area by building endowments, providing informed leadership and connecting donors to the critical needs of the region. Supporting the work of local nonprofits, Legacy provides nearly $180,000 each year in local grants. Legacy Foundation is working with Cowley County’s generous donors to build endowments that will impact the future of Cowley County forever. CONTACT: Yazmin Wood, Executive Director (620)221-7224 yazmin.legacy@yahoo.com
Morton Buildings, Strother Field
Morton Buildings operates a plant and a sales office in the Strother Field Industrial Park. Morton buildings are constructed to last for generations using only high quality building components to ensure the buildings look and function like new for years to come. CONTACT: Jeremy Polk at (620) 221-4180 or visit mortonbuildings.com
Mahaney Roofing, Wichita
The Mahaney Roofing Company was established in 1888 by Charles E. Mahaney in Wichita, KS, making it one of the oldest commercial roofing companies in the state. Mahaney Roofing is a licensed applicator of built-up roofing, modified bitumen, single-ply, and sheet metal roofing systems with a strong
presence in the Cowley County region. Contact: Damon Young (316) 262-4768 or visit mahaneyroofing.com
RCB Bank, Cowley County
RCB Bank is more than a place to keep your money. Offering a range of personal accounts customized to fit any lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in free checking, rewards checking or interest-bearing checking,
we have a variety of products to satisfy your financial individuality. CONTACT: (855) 226-5722 or
visit www.rcbbank.com
RPPG Inc, Arkansas City
RPPG offers a wide variety of services. Everything from complex and high quality burners and combustion systems, to custom street rod car parts, and a multitude of other manufactured projects. We are prepared to take on various custom fabrication projects, so feel free to contact us if you have questions about what we are capable of. It is our goal to meet the needs of any customer, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have about a project. www.rppginc.com CONTACT: Nathan Biddle 1409 Madison Ave, Arkansas City, KS 67005 (620) 442-6400
Rubbermaid, Winfield
Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody and Teutonia. The Winfield Rubbermaid facility manufactures seasonal plastics products to include; coolers, outdoor storage, refuse and totes. Contact: Michael Grant, Director Plant Operations (620) 221-8311 or Brandi Biddle, Human Resources Manager (620) 221-8323. 3415 E 12th, Winfield, KS 67156 or visit www.newellbrands.com
Southern Kansas Telephone Company
SKT has been dedicated to serving rural Kansans for more than 70 years, and offers an up-to-date blend of telephone, high-speed Internet, cable TV, security, and wireless services to customers in South Central Kansas, including southeast Cowley County. CONTACT: 888.758.8976 or visit www.SKTMainstreet.com.
Southwestern College, Winfield
Southwestern College offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. About 1,700 students attend classes at the main Winfield campus, at five professional studies sites in Kansas and Oklahoma, or online around the world. The college emphasizes service learning and sustainable living as it prepares its students for meaningful lives. CONTACT: Denise Sherman at 316 684.5335 ext. 3360, or denise.sherman@sckans.edu.
Southwestern College Professional Studies
Southwestern College Professional Studies is an online, non-profit institution offering graduate and undergraduate degrees as well as certificates to adults, members of the U.S. Armed Forces and persons in transition who require flexibility while they work to reach their academic goals. Founded in 1885, Southwestern College provides a values-based learning experience that emphasizes intellectual, personal, and spiritual growth. While working toward their bachelor’s or master’s degrees, students experience courses that foster critical thinking and effective communication and are characterized by meaningful professor-student interaction. https://ps.sckans.edu/
Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative
Sumner-Cowley Electric is a member-owned, member-focused electric distribution cooperative that strives to exceed our members’ expectations by providing safe, reliable, cost-effective electric power, superior customer service and innovative energy solutions. Sumner-Cowley Electric proudly serves 4,377 members with 1,975 miles of line in the rural communities of Sumner, Cowley, Harper, Sedgwick and Kingman counties. CONTACT: (620) 326-3356 sucocoup.com
The Stock Exchange Bank, Arkansas City
The Stock Exchange Bank is a full service financial institution established November, 1881. We have deeply planted roots in Kansas with a tremendous history and a wealth of experience. We offer a wide range of banking products, however, we are continually seeking ways to make your banking experience convenient and financially successful. www.stockxbank.com CONTACT: Christ Overall, 401 N Summit, Arkansas City, KS 67005, or at Coverall@stockxbank.com; (620) 442-2400
Twin Rivers Developmental Support, Strother Field
Twin Rivers Developmental Supports, Inc. formerly Cowley County Developmental Services, Inc. is a private, not for profit community based facility established to provide services for persons with developmental disabilities in Cowley County. It has been located at Strother Field since 1977. Twin Rivers through it’s programs and services has demonstrated that we substantially meet internationally recognized standards for supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. www.twinriversdevelopmental.com CONTACT: Lara McGrew, Director Po Box 133, 22179 D St, Strother Field Ark City, KS 67005; (620) 442-3575 or (620) 221-6140
Union State Bank, Cowley County
Union State Bank is a full-service financial institution, and has been locally-owned and operated since established in 1908. With the most locations in Cowley County, USB provides a wide-range of financial services for individuals and businesses including Checking, Savings, Loans & Lines of Credit, Mortgages, Online Services and Investments. Equal Housing Lender & Member FDIC. CONTACT: Call 442-5200 (Ark City), 221-3040 (Winfield) or 782-3311 (Udall). Reach USB toll free at 866-557-0060 or visit www.MyUnionState.com
United Agency, Arkansas City
The United Agency, Inc., one of the oldest businesses in Arkansas City, can trace its history back to 1888. It is the largest Independent Insurance Agency in Cowley County and offers a full range of both REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE services including personal, business, health, and life insurance. United represents many of the largest and best-known insurance companies including Allstate, Safeco, The Hartford, The St. Paul, Farmer’s Alliance, Continental Western, and Employer’s Mutual Casualty. CONTACT: (620) 442-0400 or visit www.unitedagencyks.comLocated at 726 N Summit, Arkansas City KS
Westar Energy, Arkansas City
As the largest electric utility in Kansas, Westar Energy provides safe, reliable electric energy to nearly 700,000 Kansans. Our employees live, volunteer and work in the communities we serve. CONTACT: 800-401-5666 or westarenergy.com
Western Industries, Strother Field
Western Industries, Inc. Plastic Products Group, formerly known as KSQ and Chilton Products, is a leading OEM contract manufacturer of blow-molded products. From their centrally located multi-facility manufacturing campus in Winfield, Kansas, they have produced millions of blow-molded parts for shipment to locations around the world. CONTACT: 620-221-9464 or visit www.westernind.com
Winfield Economic Development (WED)
Winfield Economic Development began with a high-profile project in the mid-90s. When a former manufacturing facility in Winfield, Kan., closed, WED purchased the building and then leased it to GE Engine Services. Since then, WED has continued with high- and low-profile projects that support local economic strength and growth. WED works closely with the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Winfield, Cowley First, area financial institutions and other economic development agencies to encourage innovative projects. WED is a not-for-profit organization. Website is here.
Winfield Publishing Company, Cowley County
Winfield Publishing Co. operates two daily and two weekly newspapers, associated online and digital publications, and Web-press commercial printing services. Our focus is delivering local news, events and shopping opportunities to readers and viewers, and to work and advocate for the success of our communities CONTACT: David Seaton (620) 442-4200. www.ctnewsonline.com
