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AAR CORP. Investing Up to $9.5M, Expanding Operations in Wellington January 15, 2025

Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton December 11, 2024

Governor Kelly Announces MARSHALLTOWN to Invest $27M, Create 40 Jobs in Wyandotte County August 30, 2024

Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood August 20, 2024

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Kansas harnesses enough clean energy to power every single home in the state for a year. Twice.

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Overland Park ranks #7 out of the top 100 places to live in the United States in 2023.

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AAR CORP. Investing Up to $9.5M, Expanding Operations in Wellington AAR CORP., a leading provider in the aviation industry for commercial and governmental operators, is committed to investing up to $9.5 million expanding operations at its Wellington facility. read more

Governor Kelly Announces Nominations Open for 2025 Exporter of the Year Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. read more

Kansas Tourism Unveils its 2025 Kansas Travel Guide Kansas Tourism today announced the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. read more

Kelly-Toland Administration Receives ‘Deal of the Year’ Accolade for GAF’s Expansion in Newton Kansas received a 2024 Deal of the Year Impact Award from Business Facilities magazine in the Building Supply Manufacturing category. read more

KANSASWORKS Hosts Healthcare and Social Assistance Job Fair Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers interested in Healthcare and Social Services to take advantage of this month’s Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS. read more

Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M Toward Closing the Digital Divide The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will begin accepting applications on Feb. 3, 2025, for funding from the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Capacity Grant program. read more

Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton Governor Laura Kelly announced that Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. read more

Commerce Launches New Quality of Place Grant for Rural Revitalization Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the launch of the new Towns grant program. read more

Kansas Tourism Announces 13 Attraction Development Grant Awardees Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. read more

Annual Global Holiday Market Returns to Wichita on December 14 The International Division at the Department of Commerce is excited to announce the second annual Kansas Global Holiday Market. This enchanting and vibrant holiday celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at Naftzger Park in Wichita. read more

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