Dickinson County Economic Development

Assist with new business recruitment, working to ensure good corporate citizens are sought out as desirable. Assist new businesses write business plans and aid in connecting with funding resources. Hold educational business training and seminars.

The driving Dickinson County partnership program is dkedc's business retention & expansion focused program; including but not limited to, services rendered by the former abilene area chamber of commerce upon its official dissolution. The program included the following in 2022: 1) 92 members comprised of businesses, nonprofits, and private individuals. 2) 3 business after hours networking events. 3) 4 lunch & learn education events for members. 4) 3 holiday contests for businesses to showcase their talents. 5) 342 business visits between a partnership representative and business owners across Dickinson County to discuss challenges and what's working well. 6) 3 ribbon cutting events for new businesses starting up in Dickinson County.