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WELCOME TO SHERMAN COUNTY

Welcome to the Topside of Kansas! We are excited to share our community with you and want you to enjoy the land of wide-open spaces, quiet sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, and starry night skies. 

Whether you are traveling through or looking to relocate to our community, we invite you to see the sights of Sherman County. From the Kidder Massacre to the Big Easel, Sherman County has many diverse attractions. Visit the High Plains Museum or experience some local art at the Carnegie Art Center downtown. Don’t forget to let your taste buds delight in some of our local favorite eateries. Whether it’s one of our quaint restaurants located on Main Street or opt for the convenience of the many restaurants off the Interstate on Exit 17, there are plenty of choices to satisfy your cravings. 

We look forward to having you in our community and can’t wait to share all that we have to offer. Enjoy and be sure to visit again!

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Community Events

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November 8

A New Generation of Veterans: Stories from Iraq and Afghanistan
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Goodland Public Library

November 9

Life Impact Conference
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

November 11

VFW Post 1133 Annual Veterans Day Program
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

November 12

Mason Jar Ring Pumpkin Craft 18y+
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Goodland Public Library

November 16

Simply Chic Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair 2024
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Max Jones Field House

GAC Cornhole Tournament
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Fort Hays Tech Northwest Foundation Concert - Sam Johnson
Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm

November 19

2024 YEC Event
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Fort Hays Northwest Tech Assembly Room

November 27

2024 Annual Parade of Lights Deadline
Location: Main Street

November 28

Happy Thanksgiving 2024
Location: Goodland

Kanorado Sr. Center Thanksgiving Meal
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

November 29

2024 Annual Parade of Lights
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Downtown Goodland, KS

November 30

2024 Downtown Holiday Event
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Downtown Goodland, KS

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

MISSION

To ensure that Sherman County fully focuses on the future and remains an “Open for Business” Community.

VISION

To achieve and maintain the most reasonable, dynamic, and robust business climate in the Sherman County community, by aggressively pursuing all avenues of growth for new and existing businesses, towards the goal of maximizing employment opportunities, tax base, and quality of life.

Key Industries

We have identified industrial sectors which are growing and have a higher than average wage for which the region has a strategic advantage over other areas of Kansas and in the United States.

SCCD BUSINESS ENRICHMENT NETWORK & BUSINESS ALLIANCE

KANSAS BEGINS HERE!

The Goodland Area Business Enrichment Network is a not-for-profit business organization dedicated to creating a business-friendly environment in Goodland/Sherman County. You will find a Business Community in Goodland that is open to meeting your needs and helping their customers to flourish on the Topside of Kansas.

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