Dec 20, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – Secretary David Toland has appointed Jeff Willis as director of the newly reconstituted International Division at the Kansas Department of Commerce. As director, Willis will lead efforts to grow Kansas exports and attract more foreign direct investment by international companies in Kansas. Exports for Kansas totaled $11.6…
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Firms in Kansas are exporting their products all over the world, and this export activity means big numbers for the Kansas economy. We at the Department of Commerce are proud to provide assistance to help these firms explore new markets and sell more of their products worldwide. Kansas Exports by…
Read MoreDec 13, 2019
We just wrapped up a week of Town Halls around the state in order to engage the public in the development of the Kansas Framework for Growth, the economic development planning process kicked off earlier this year by Governor Laura Kelly. The first phase—assessment and benchmarking—is nearly complete, and we…
Read MoreDec 12, 2019
Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers announced at a press conference today details on the upcoming Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour. The tour is intended to foster new ways to help rural Kansas communities by hearing from the residents themselves. “Rural Kansas has been overlooked and unheard for far too long,” Governor […]
Dec 12, 2019
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. International trade is vital to the Kansas economy. In 2018, Kansas companies exported nearly $12 billion in goods and services, and for more than 30 years, Kansas has recognized…
Read MoreDec 11, 2019
Walmart has selected Topeka, Kansas to become the site of a new 1.8 million sq. ft distribution center. The company will invest $200 million and create 300 full-time jobs over the next five years. Walmart will construct their new facility in Topeka’s Kanza Fire Commerce Park. Topeka’s centralized location and skilled…
Read MoreDec 10, 2019
Whether it’s corn, wheat or soybean, Kansas grows it. And given the importance of those crops to the United States economy, people who live in cities might be forgiven for thinking the Sunflower State’s farmers have it made. Paul Johnson, an organic farmer in Jefferson County, just northeast of Topeka, and a policy analyst for […]
Dec 6, 2019
As you may know, the popular Kansas Main Street program has returned and is revving up for 2020. I want to provide an update on what’s coming up for the program as it gets up and running again in Kansas. First, Commerce recently announced the hiring of Scott Sewell as…
Read MoreDec 6, 2019
Minority & Women Business Spotlight Business Name: DMC Service, Inc. Email: [email protected] Business Contact Number: 913-481-0505 Business Address: PO Box 158 Olathe KS 66051 Website: www.dmcservice.com Facebook: facebook.com/dmcserviceinc ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: HVAC and plumbing service contractor Number of Employees (including owner): 11 How long have you been in business? 15 years In 2004…
Read MoreDec 5, 2019
Regal Art & Gift, a wholesale garden decor supplier, will open a new distribution operation in Olathe, KS. The company plans to hire up to 20 employees and will invest $5.48M in capital. Founded in 1992, Regal Art & Gift has become an industry leader in wholesale garden decor with…
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