Mar 12, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – The 2019 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair took place at 11 different locations across the state with a sharp increase in participation over last year. This year’s Statewide Fair had a 114% increase in the number of job seekers and a 127% increase in the number of employers…
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Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Annual Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop will take place on April 18 in Salina, Kansas. This workshop is an opportunity for local officials, regional planning commissions, grant administrators, outside consultants and state officials to exchange ideas and share experiences. The event…
Read MoreMar 10, 2019
Card Compliant will relocate its operations to Leawood, Kansas and expand its business in this state. The company will bring 43 new jobs and almost $3.0 million of new capital investment to this state. Card Compliant is a compliance specialty company serving the prepaid and stored value card industry.
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Minority & Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name: SEG MEDIA COLLECTIVE Email: [email protected] Business Contact Number: (540) 815-4402 Business Address: 923 Westport Place, Suite 130D Manhattan, KS Website: SEG.media Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/SEGMediaCollective ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Marketing Number of Employees (including owner): Three How long have you been in business? Three years What is…
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Overland Park, Kan., March 7, 2019 – The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council (OPEDC) will recognize three fast-growing companies and six commercial development and redevelopment projects at its twelfth annual Honors Lunch. The program is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., today, March 7, in Johnson County Community College’s Regnier Center. Three…
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SelectQuote Insurance Services will bring over 900 new jobs and $10 million of new capital investment to Overland Park, Kan. SelectQuote is an insurance agency that utilizes a sales center format to offer comparison shopping for insurance policies from multiple carriers.
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The Lewer Agency will relocate its business and bring 52 new jobs and $3.5 million of new capital investment to Overland Park, Kansas. The Lewer Agency is a nationally licensed managing general insurance agency and third-party administrator that assists educational institutions and international student health insurance plans and small business owners,…
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Swedish-owned armored car service, Loomis Armored Us, LLC, will relocate regional operations to Kansas City, Kansas to allow for future growth.
Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2019 Business Appreciation Month Awards.The top nominees will be recognized at the Team Kansas awards banquet on June 4 at the Kansas State Student Union. The winner will take home the 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence, the…
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Topeka, Kan. – Registration is open for this year’s Kansas Rural Opportunities Conference in Dodge City. The Kansas Department of Commerce hosts this conference annually to provide useful information about rural Kansas living, as well as to engage in a dialogue with rural Kansans to determine how the Department can…
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