Great Bend-KS

11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 housing that supports affordable and accessible options, while the creation of a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) is a city initiative to support affordable, higher quality housing. “The RHID District is a tool to help us to recruit developers to the area. We’ve also selected an area of ground that is suitable and site ready for housing to be developed. We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to start development soon,” she conveys. A project to add over 25 new residential loft units to a downtown corridor is also ongoing with the previously mentioned Loft grant project, utilizing a Kansas Moderate Income Housing Grant. As for what comes next for Great Bend, Arnberger summarizes, “We’ve got to get more housing in place because we’ve already got the job creation happening. Quality of life follows close behind that, and of course, downtown development.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Spectrum CPA Partners, LLC www.spectrumcpa.com Spectrum CPA was founded in 2016 in Great Bend, KS, with our name describing the full gamut of services we offer. We have a deep range of experience and knowledge, and always keep the personal touch. Spectrum serves private businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals with accounting and income-tax services throughout Kansas and other states. Great Bend is home to all of us at Spectrum, and our goal is to help local and area businesses succeed.  n Barton Community College www.bartonccc.edu Barton Community College, located in Central Kansas offers exceptional and affordable learning opportunities. The College provides access to certificate and degree programs including transfer and career technical options at multiple campus locations and online. In addition, opportunities exist for those seeking their high school diploma, experiences in fine and performing arts and participation in athletics. Barton is a leader in providing education and training to the military at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley and a prison education provider at two central Kansas state correctional facilities.  Known for its unmatched service, Barton supports students, community and employee needs. n Sunrise Staffing Services, LLC www.sunrisestaffingservices.com n First Kansas Bank www.firstkansasbank.com n Office Products, Inc.