What is the K-96 Corridor Development Association

In 2004, the K-96 Corridor Study Coalition consisting of the counties of Reno and Sedgwick and the cities of South Hutchinson, Haven, Mt. Hope and Maize was established.

The purpose of the coalition was to provide funding and guidance for the development of an economic development plan for the K-96 corridor between Maize in Sedgwick County to a point northwest of Hutchinson in Reno County.

The plan has been completed and accepted by the coalition in 2005. The completed plan outlined guidelines for the orderly & efficient development along the corridor.

In January, 2006, the K-96 Corridor Development Association Inc., a private not for profit corporation, was formed to manage the implementation of the plan and development of a membership program. There are currently 40 members of the Association.

The founding members of the Coalition provided funding to establish an executive director position to assist in the daily management of the Association and the implementation of the plan. Harland Priddle, former Kansas Secretary of Commerce, is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Association.