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Skyline School Graduation Activities
May 12, 2:00 pm – Baccalaureate; 4:00 pm - High School Graduation
May 14, 7:00 pm - 8th Grade Graduation

Pratt High School Graduation
May 19th, 4:00 pm, PHS Gymnasium

Pratt City Fire Dept. Cruise and Show
May 24-26 – Friday – Cruise Night 6:00 p.m.; Saturday – Car Show and Shine – 8:30 a.m.
For more information, email Todd Hoffman at todd396@cox.net

Pratt Area Humane Society – Color Me Fun Run
June 1, 10:00 a.m.
For more information and registration forms, visit www.prattareahs.org or call 672-6777 or 388-3636

Pratt Regional Airport Fly-In
June 1-2
Pratt Regional Airport
* Breakfast: 7:00 – 10:00 am; lunch 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
* Airplane rides all day
* Pratt Flyers Radio Controlled Airplanes
* Powered Parachutes
* Dedication program for the Pratt Army Air Field B-29 Museum at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 1
For more information contact 672-7571 or 672-3601
 
 

 

  • Pratt Airport Industrial Park is a full-service, 200-acre platted park with buildings and sites available in an enterprise zone. The park is managed by the Pratt Airport Authority.
  • Prairie Parkway Business Park is adjacent to the Pratt Community College on Highway 61. Its sites are ideal for light manufacturing, service businesses, or corporate offices. The park includes enhanced technology infrastructure.

Employment for Pratt County

Civilian labor force ...............
4,460
Employed .............................. 4,369
Unemployment ...................... 91
Unemployment rate ............... 2.4%
  • Even though the unemployment rate is low, labor surveys show that Pratt draws a workforce from a 30- to 50-mile radius if the salary is appropriate.

Housing

  • New housing, as well as finer, older homes, are available in Pratt. We have seven real estate companies to work with. A professional moving company is located in Pratt to help with relocation needs. Neighborhood revitalization is in place, offering tax rebate incentives on both residential and commercial construction.

Click here to view our Housing Directory.

Location

  • Pratt is strategically located in south central Kansas on highways 54, 281 and K-61. The location offers many advantages - small town charm, yet the close proximity to the cities when needed.
  • Pratt is approximately one hour from a major airport (Wichita) and interstate highway (I-35).

Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC)

  • The Pratt Are Economic Development Corporation is an aggressive organization that works in conjunction with the city, county and the Pratt Area Chamber to enhance the business climate for existing and start-up businesses.
  • PAEDC is located in the Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce office at 114 North Main, Pratt, KS 67124

For more information, contact:

(620) 672-5501,
toll-free (888) 886-1165,
fax (620) 672-5502,
email info@prattkansas.org

PAEDC Board Members:

  • Kenton Ladenburger, President
  • Jack Galle, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Steve Mills
  • Curtis Nightingale
  • Darrell Stroda

PAEDC Programs

  • Neighborhood Revitalization allows for a rebate on increased property taxes for new construction, both residential and commercial.
  • The Micro Loan Program is a low-interest loan program for businesses with five and fewer employees. Rate of interest is 2 points above prime at the time of the loan. There are some low-to-moderate income guidelines.
  • Other business assistance is available upon request, accompanied by a full business plan and statement of needs. The requests are reviewed by the board with consideration given to the number of jobs created, the return to the community in the way of property tax and/or sales tax, and capital investment. The Economic Development corporation can help with state assistance programs as well. Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation is part of an Enterprise Facilitation Grant in four counties to enhance entrepreneurial possibilities.
  • PIER is a program designed to reward anyone who has a potential prospect in mind that may be interested in locating in Pratt County. To qualify for the reward one needs to give whatever information is available to the Economic Development board. The business must locate in Pratt County within six months after contact, and employ five people within the year following location. Final decisions remain with the Board of Directors.

Trade Center

  • Pratt is a regional trade center for a 50-mile radius with a trade pull factor of 1.3.
  • Agriculture and the railroad have helped form the community into the regional trade center it is today.
  • A regional medical center, community college, outstanding educational system, a resurgence in the oil and gas industry, a manufacturing base, diverse shopping, and expanding technology infrastructure provide opportunities and strength to our community.

 

   
  Pratt Convention and Tourism Committee  
    114 N Main, Pratt, KS 67124
(620) 672-5501 · Toll Free: 888-886-1164 · info@prattkansas.org