Feb 7, 2020
Last month, representatives from the State of Kansas, including International Division Director Jeff Willis, delivered a proclamation from Governor Kelly recognizing the Chinese New Year. The Kansas City Chinese American Association (KCCAA) held a gala at Yardley Hall to celebrate the Chinese New Year. See the story from the KC…
Read MoreFeb 5, 2020
Particle Space is a tech startup in Kansas City creating a new system for building management. Founder David Biga utilized the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit program early on, and it his business grow in a major way. Our state is the place to be for tech innovation! https://www.youtube.com/embed/5bT-Ym4RlO
Read MoreFeb 5, 2020
When it comes to showing pride for your home state, you won’t find a better example than Kinfolk Created! Hear from the company's founder, Bryan Lisbona, and what Kansas means to him. https://www.youtube.com/embed/m1uFa5yu7bk
Read MoreFeb 5, 2020
Main Street is important to many Kansas communities. Learn about the program, what it means to the Kansas Department of Commerce and how some towns are looking to use the help provided through Kansas Main Street. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CVA9rdzATFQ
Read MoreFeb 5, 2020
Lisa Ragan created a delicious, allergen-free snack for her children, and they turned out so good that she decided to make a business out of it! Hear from Lisa, and learn what her product has to offer and what she's gained from owning a business in Kansas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ra32QevsO0&feature=emb_title
Read MoreJan 31, 2020
This week, we celebrated the 159th Birthday of our great state. We have so much to be proud of after 159 years of history. And yet, we still have so much to look forward to on the horizon here in Kansas. Since being appointed by Governor Kelly, a large portion…
Read MoreJan 24, 2020
KANSASWORKS, the workforce services division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, was created to serve the needs of job seekers and businesses across our state by helping prospective employees connect with employers. Hundreds of thousands of Kansas residents—140,000 in 2019 alone—have received employment and reemployment assistance from KANSASWORKS over the…
Read MoreJan 24, 2020
MMGY will relocate its business operation to a new facility in downtown Overland Park, Kansas. MMGY provides integrated marketing and advertising services to clients in the travel industry. They are planning to bring 157 jobs and almost $7.0 million of new capital investment to Kansas. MMGY provides fully integrated marketing…
Read MoreJan 23, 2020
Topeka, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today joined Secretary of Commerce David Toland and KANSASWORKS Vice Chair Carol Perry in unveiling the newest member of the KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center fleet. “Delivering effective workforce services to Kansas residents is a priority of my administration,” Governor Kelly said. “While there is…
Read MoreJan 21, 2020
Topeka, Kan. – Companies based in the state of Kansas have a new tool to help them succeed in selling their goods or services to customers around the world. The Kansas Market Access Program (K-MAP) lowers the end-user cost of international market research, export documentation and foreign business partner meetings,…
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