Recruiting & Relocation Resources
Utilize these availabile resources to put your organization's best recruiting efforts forward during the interview process, especially when seeking candidates from outside of Ellis County! Email hayscc@hayschamber.com with questions about the available resources below.
2025 Hays & Ellis County Community Guide
Paper copies are available at the Welcome Center at 2700 Vine Street, but candidates can be emailed this digital link to peruse local retail options, restaurants, civic organizations, healthcare, schools, and more!
Community Tours
Is your business or organization recruiting a high-profile candidate? Contact the friendly team at The Chamber in Hays, Kansas to schedule a tour of the community for the candidate and/or their family or significant other. Tours must be scheduled in advance and are subject to the availability of staff and/or volunteers.
Housing
Finding the perfect place to call home or open a business starts here! Connect with the Western Kansas Association of Realtors to tour available properties in Ellis County and research market stats for our area.
Welcome Home Programs
Assist your relocating workforce moving to Hays and Victoria with a Welcome Home Bucket or New Resident Welcome Pack when they turn on water service within the City of Hays or Victoria. These programs connect new residents with local businesses that provide services such as internet, TV, insurance, banking, and learning the important details of being a new citizen in the community! Contact our office at The Chamber for more information on the Welcome Home Bucket program for Hays at 785-628-8201 or in person at 2700 Vine St. To connect with these resources in Victoria, visit the City of Victoria office at 1005 4th St. or by calling 785 735-2259.
Welcome Packets
Connect with the friendly teams at the Welcome Center at 2700 Vine Street to request relocation / hire packets. These packets include copies of the current year's Hays & Ellis County Community Guide as well as information that is customizable to your candidates such as schools and programs offered by the Hays Recreation Commission, local churches, historic and cultural sites, and other ways to enjoy an active lifestyle in Ellis County! Please give 24 hours notice if possible when requesting packets.
