highway access and planned water infrastructure delivering over 3 million gallons daily. “This 500-acre site is just the beginning,” Teufel explains. “We’re working with adjacent landowners to option additional ground that will probably give us about 1,000 acres to develop for that purpose.” Bogner acknowledges ongoing negotiations for additional projects that could further expand industrial activity. The convergence of power generation, industrial development, and infrastructure improvements positions Reno County for unprecedented economic expansion. With manufacturing already the largest employment sector and economic diversity providing stability, the county appears well-positioned to capitalize on these investments. As billion-dollar projects move from announcement to construction, Reno County’s role as an economic anchor in central Kansas seems likely to expand significantly. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Cox Communications www.cox.com/residential/home.html Cox Communications is a family-owned company committed to creating more meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband provider in the United States, we’re proud of our continued investments in our people, our communities and our network. n Hutchinson Community College www.hutchcc.edu Hutchinson Community College - a public institution in Hutchinson, Kansas, founded in 1928 — serves nearly 5,000 credit students each semester. Offering 70+ associate degrees, technical programs, and customized training for the business community, it delivers affordable education, vibrant campus life, and strong transfer pathway. 10-year tax exemption, the facility will contribute more than $500 million in tax revenues over its operational life. Industrial development encompasses more than the power plant itself. “The new plant is located just north of a large industrial site that we have been working together with the county and the city to develop,” Teufel says.“The new industrial site is a 500-acre rail-served site slated for industry, anything from advanced manufacturing to data center development.” The location offers four-lane Photo Credit: Sandra J. Milburn/Reno County 62 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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