New businesses in downtown included The Copy House. Always Blooming moved to new locations. Members of the committee initiated early plans for Christmas 2001. A staff member from Roberts' office will assist Atchison in securing a use for the facilities. The Chamber worked with the City to prepare applications for the Kansas Department of Transportation's systems enhancement grant.
Efforts continue to garner the support of the State of Missouri.
Support and assistance was provided in the City's efforts to expand Amelia Earhart Airport. The draft for airport expansion with a 5,500-foot runway awaits approval by the Federal Aviation Authority. Shannon Industrial Park Great strides were made in finalizing plans for construction of a speculative building in Shannon Industrial Park. To address the acknowledged need for affordable housing, a housing survey was conducted and will be compiled by the Cray Center for Entrepreneurial Services. The annual visitor count at the Santa Fe Depot was 19,157.