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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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September 19

Floral Artist Talk & Workshop
Time: 10:00am - 12:00am
Location: Goodland Carnegie Arts Center - 120 W. 12th St.

Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am
Location: Sugar Hill Golf Club - 6450 County Rd. 16

Cookie Decorating Class
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lou Lou's Boutique - 1010 Main St.

High Plains Museum Trivia Night
Time: 4:00pm - 12:00am
Location: United Telephone Building - 1003 Main St.

Perimenopause/Menopause Workshop
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Saddle & Swoon Bookstore - 1218 Main St.

September 25

36th Annual Flatlanders Races (Night 1)
Time: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: 417 N Main Ave, Goodland, KS 67735

39th Annual Flatlanders Fall Festival - Fall Fusion Concert
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Chambers Park (13th St. & Center)

September 26

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Walk
Time: 8:00am - 12:00am
Location: Steever Park - 16th & Cherry Ave.

39th Annual Flatlanders Fall Festival
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Downtown Goodland - 8th St./MainSt. to 17th St. & Main St.

Super Smash Brothers Tournament
Time: 4:30pm - 12:00am
Location: Goodland Games - 1907 Cherry Ave.

36th Annual Flatlanders Races (Night 2)
Time: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: 417 N Main Ave, Goodland, KS 67735

September 28

Suicide Prevention Training
Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Goodland Regional Medical Center - 220 W. 2nd St.

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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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