About GPDI

Great Plains Development, Inc. (GPDI) is a Kansas not-for-profit corporation formed in 1982. GPDI's service area covers the 28 counties in Southwest Kansas shown in the map below.

GPDI Service Area

Membership is by appointment. Counties appoint two members each. The cities of Great Bend, Garden City, Dodge City, Pratt and Liberal each appoint one member. Minority members are appointed by GPDI. These members elect a board of directors to oversee operations.

GPDI receives funding from the following sources:

• County dues

• EDA Planning Grant

• Kansas Department of Commerce Economic Development Initiative Fund (EDIF)

• Fees

GPDI is designated as a Certified Development Company (CDC) by the Small Business Administration (SBA). As a CDC, our function is to assist small businesses within our 28 county area of Southwest Kansas in obtaining financing.

GPDI is also certified as an Economic Development District (EDD) by the U.S. Department of Commerce. As an EDD, our function is to assist cities and counties in planning and implementing projects that provide for economic development growth.

The resources available through GPDI consist of numerous loan programs under GPDI's decision-making supervision, as well as loan programs we work with but do not make the final lending decision.

GPDI works with other development groups throughout the District to help new and existing businesses, and has formed partnerships with many agencies to promote the Kansas economy.

GPDI meets its primary goals of job creation and economic development by encouraging new business formation and expansion of existing businesses through our financing programs, and by providing assistance in improving public infrastructure and facilities.

The right program for loan assistance depends on the size of the loan request, use of proceeds and other qualifying factors. Descriptions of the programs available through GPDI are included in this web site. Please feel free to contact GPDI for an application packet or to discuss specific information about your project with one of our development representatives.

Great Plains Development, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and Employer.