Economic development is vital to our community now and in the future.
As a matter of fact, Winfield chamber members voted economic development in agri-business, commercial, retail and industrial business as the top priority for 2001. Aggressive economic development strategies, continued work force development projects providing both the quantity and quality of employees needed, concentration on retention and growth of existing local businesses, and continued recruitment of new business and industry will serve to expand economic opportunity and stability. We are fortunate to have the Cowley County Economic Development Agency to assist us with both the retention and recruitment of businesses and industries in the area. Investing in economic development results in increases in the county tax base, which also can lead to lower mill levies. Additional benefits translate to more and improved job opportunities plus availability of products and services, and higher prosperity for all county residents.