I have been learning a lot about Nex-Tech since I started my internship, and I wanted to share a bit about our Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) clients.

Just a quick reminder that Nex-Tech is always investing in our rural communities and supporting small local businesses all across our region. These partnerships not only help towns grow but also show how, as a cooperative, Nex-Tech is invested in making a difference in the local economy by supporting vital businesses.

Here are a few of the businesses we’ve invested in, so if you’re ever in the area, remember that we are invested in their success, and swing by and show them some love by patronizing them.

Birdsall Automotive (Osborne)
A small auto shop that helps folks in Osborne with car work. It’s one of the many rural businesses Nex-Tech helps out and supports in the community.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdsall.automotive/
Facebook page: Facebook

Half a Day LLC (WaKeeney)
A housing project trying to make better living spaces in WaKeeney. Nex-Tech helps small places like this grow and stay connected.
– Google page: https://share.google/Rrm8HLusZghP1AM7r
– Blog post: Nex-Tech Loans $50,000 to Complete WaKeeney Housing Project – Nex-Tech

1872 Restaurant (Stockton)
A local restaurant where people like to eat and hang out. Nex-Tech supports many small businesses like this so they can keep doing what they do.
– Website: Home
– Facebook page: Facebook

Empower Health (Colby)

A health occupational therapist in Colby who helps people with their wellness needs. Nex-Tech is there to help these rural services run smoothly to help members of the community.
– Website: Empower health
– Facebook page: Facebook

Bricks Co-Working Community Hub (Russell)
Opening in January 2026, it will be a spot where workers and creators can come together and get stuff done. Nex-Tech helps out by keeping places like this connected.
-Facebook page: Bricks, A Rural Coworking Community Hub | Russell KS | Facebook
-Website: Bricks

Waldo Tavern (Waldo)
A small town tavern where people meet up for food and drinks. Nex-Tech helps support rural hangout spots like this all over the area.
-Facebook page: The Waldo Tavern | Waldo KS | Facebook
-Blog post: Nex-Tech Loans $50,000 to Support Restaurant in Waldo, KS – Nex-Tech

Shady Grove Tourist Cabins (Downs)
Some quiet cabins where visitors can stay when they come through Downs. Nex-Tech supports lots of small places like this so they can keep serving travelers.
– Facebook page: Facebook
-Website: Shady Grove Cabins, Downs, KS – Hunting Cabins, Lodging – HOME

City of Palco (Palco)

A small rural town working to grow and help its people. Nex-Tech works with towns like Palco to help them stay connected and improve the quality of life.
– About Palco: City of Palco | Rooks County KS
– Facebook page: Facebook