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Commerce Launches Blueprint to Build Grant Program for Community Centers Blueprint to Build, an innovative new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), provides rural Kansas communities a faster, more affordable way to construct state-of-the-art community centers. read more KANSASWORKS to Hold Weekend Statewide Virtual Job Fair in May Jobseekers and employers from all industries are encouraged to take part in the Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, any time between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 16-18. read more Kansas Arts Commission Announces 2025 Tallgrass Artists-in-Residence The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) has announced the selection of 10 outstanding artists and artistic teams from across the United States who will participate in the 2025 Tallgrass Artist Residency program. The residency offers artists time and space to retreat and research in the rural setting of Matfield Green, just south of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County. read more Commerce Awards Over $1.5 Million to Help Fund Downtown Revitalization Projects More than $1.5 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) funding will support 19 projects revitalizing downtown buildings across the state. read more Commerce Awards CDBG Grants to Support Commercial Revitalization Projects The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $758,250 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to three Kansas communities: Burlingame, Lyon County and Overbrook. read more Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs Governor Laura Kelly announced earlier today that Fiserv, Inc. plans to open a Strategic Fintech Hub at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. The new location will add approximately 2,000 technology and operations-related jobs in the state, generate $6.5 billion in total economic impact over 10 years, and strengthen the company’s ability to serve clients across the heartland. read more Governor Kelly Announces Partnership with Fiserv to Launch Strategic Fintech Hub Governor Kelly along with Fiserv, Inc. announced Monday their plan to open a new strategic fintech hub in Overland Park, Kansas. read more Commerce Encourages Communities to Attend Housing Resources Event The Quality Places Division is encouraging Kansas communities interested in moving local housing initiatives forward to take advantage of a special free event Tuesday, April 29, in Great Bend. read more KANSASWORKS Hosts Job Fair Highlighting Open Positions Across Kansas Jobseekers and employers are invited to take part in the upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. read more Popular Sunflower Summer Program Returning for Another Summer The popular Sunflower Summer program, which encourages young Kansans to explore and fall in love with Kansas, will return this summer. read more
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