Economic Development

Since 2009 when Country Mart closed, the top priority of many Allen Countians has been having a standalone grocery store in Iola.  Thrive began recruiting a store in 2012, and we’re [...]

The “Marmaton Market” is the name chosen by Moran area residents who are working to convert the current Stub’s Market grocery store into a food cooperative.  This group consists of [...]

Allen County’s new bicycle shop Velo+ will have its grand opening on Saturday, April 29th, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at 112 South Washington Ave.  A group of bicyclists will be riding down [...]

Please join a community-wide discussion about the future of Downtown Humboldt, on Wednesday, March 1, at 5:30 PM at the Room on the Square.

Please join a community-wide discussion about the future of Downtown Iola, on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:00 PM.

Bringing a community back: Thrive moves to renovate Kress 5-10-25 Cent Store In the Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey is gifted in a moment of crisis with the vision of [...]

A groundbreaking cemetery for the new G&W Foods will be held on Wednesday, October 26 at 4pm, at 101 South First in Iola. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and local dignitaries will preside at the [...]

Progress continues on the redevelopment of the former Allen County Hospital site in Iola, with construction on tap for this Spring.

Thrive is proud to have helped residents in Mildred Kansas retain their iconic country market, The Mildred Store.

The G&W Foods supermarket chain has submitted a letter of intent to build a new store in Iola, to be accompanied by housing, in a mixed-use development on the site of the former Allen County Hospital.