Over the past decade, ACDC’s Business Improvement Grant program has assisted with 160 different business improvement projects throughout our county. The Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) designed this grant program to encourage growth and development of existing Atchison County businesses, but they have also seen an infusion of over $312,000 back into our local economy  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) hosted a Youth Professionalism Workshop at the Tarkio Activity Center Thursday, November 10, 2022. Nearly 40 Juniors from Fairfax, Rock Port, and Tarkio high schools were in attendance. The students learned how to (and how not to) through skits by Casey Martin and Mark Staten.  A panel representing major employers  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) Board President Lori Seymour welcomed nearly 80 guests to the Velma Houts Fair Building in Rock Port, Missouri, Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She recognized dignitaries in attendance and ACDC’s board and staff. Board member Roger Martin led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and offered the invocation. Guests enjoyed  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Development Corporation (ACDC) coordinates a number of workforce programs that connect students with opportunities in their county. In addition to local career awareness, they work to cultivate leadership and volunteerism through the #MakeACBeautiful youth grant program, which awards at least $500 to a beautification project in each of the three school district areas.  Continue Reading »

Atchison County Development Corporation held its update luncheon in Rock Port last week at the Rock Port Country Club. Rock Port City Mayor Amy Thomas talked about the current state of the city and the projects they have been working on. Ann Schlueter, Chief Operating Officer at Community Hospital-Fairfax, visited about the upcoming community survey  Continue Reading »

ACDC has long supported graduating high school seniors with scholarships for traditional post-graduate education and career/technical certifications.  Recognizing that that local individuals may want to establish or further their careers by pursuing additional training right here in Atchison County, ACDC established a Tarkio Tech scholarship program. ACDC offers a $500 Tarkio Tech scholarship for anyone  Continue Reading »