Emily Benedick, Executive Director

Born and raised in St. Louis Missouri, Emily attended Kansas State University and received her Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture. While at KSU, Emily met Beloit-native and now husband, Jesse Benedick. Emily moved to Beloit during the summer of 2011 to finish her master’s thesis and has been a Beloit resident ever since! Emily worked at the North Central Regional Planning Commission in Beloit for 6 years where she learned all about the importance of community and economic development. In 2022, Emily became the Executive Director of Solomon Valley Economic Development and Mitchell County Community Development. Emily and Jesse have three daughters, Nora, Isla and Nellie. Emily is very proud to be Rural by Choice. She loves living in a community where you can truly be part of team rather than just another fish in the sea! 

Board Listing 

Officers 

1. Curt Frasier – Chairman
2. Mike Thompson – Vice Chairman
3. Robert Davis – Secretary/Treasurer

Committee Board

1. Jim Gates
2. Gene Pestinger
3. Robert Lampert
4. Larry White
5. Harry McGrath
6. Kim Hesting
7. Mark Palen
8. Brent Cunningham
9. Lydia Housh
10. Angie Behymer, City of Glen Elder
11. Morgan Bailey, Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce
12. Tom Claussen, Mitchell County Commissioner

About Us

For over 60 years, Solomon Valley Economic Development, Mitchell County, Kansas has been benefiting our citizens and communities. We… 

1. SUPPORT start-up, expanding or relocating businesses within Mitchell County
2. PROVIDE resources and solutions to help your business start or expand
3. PROMOTE economic development through local, regional, state and federal partnerships.
4. ENSURE building and continued business growth for the benefit of our local communities

Join SVED Today! 

Please Contact Emily Benedick,
Director Solomon Valley Economic Development

785-738-3000  |  ebenedick@beloitks.org | Download Brochure

To Join Us or to Renew:  

​Click Here to Download Membership Form  (PDF)
Membership Dues: $100 First Year, $50 each year thereafter
Make checks payable to “Solomon Valley Economic Development”

Send form and check to: (Or drop by our office to see us!)

Emily Benedick
Solomon Valley Economic Development Director
102 S Mill St, #2
Beloit, KS 67420