Anderson & Forrester

May 21, 2020

Anderson & Forrester, founded in 1928 and a leader in orifice and conversion fitting needs, announced they will relocate their Denver operations to Clearwater, Kansas. The company credits Kansas' highly skilled workforce and low cost of living as two of the primary reasons for the move. Anderson & Forrester will…

Governor Kelly Announces $9 Million in Grants to Support Community Responses to Coronavirus

May 11, 2020

Topeka, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $9 million in federal funding will be made available to the state’s Community Development Block Grant program to support community responses to the COVID-19 crisis. The Kansas Department of Commerce will administer the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response…

Department of Commerce introduces new grant program for Kansas arts organizations affected by COVID-19

May 1, 2020

Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $500,000 in grant funding is being made available to provide operational support to Kansas arts organizations experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Creative Industries Arts Commission will distribute CARES…

Kansas continues to lead in wind energy

Apr 21, 2020

Topeka, Kan. – Kansas is once again a national leader in wind-generated renewable energy, according to the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Annual Market Report. Kansas ranks No. 2 in the nation for wind energy production as a share of total electricity generation, joining Iowa as one of only two…

Black Canyon Home & Body

Apr 15, 2020

Black Canyon Home & Body, a Utah based business that manufactures, and sells beauty products such as; body lotions, hand sanitizer, perfumes, bath salts, shampoo and other hair products has announced their decision to relocate their operations to Moundridge, KS. The owners, Scott and Angie Hagerman will be moving their…

Alcohol for the Greater Good

Apr 7, 2020

Happy National Beer Day! With 36 unique breweries across our state, Kansas is no stranger to beer. In any regular year, we would be taking this time to celebrate the different flavors, styles and varieties of beer created in the sunflower state. However, in light of this year’s new challenges,…

Department of Commerce introduces Live Chat to help businesses applying for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Apr 6, 2020

Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce launched a Live Chat feature on its COVID-19 Response webpage today specifically to provide support to Kansas businesses and nonprofits applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans through the U.S. Small Business Association. The SBA approved Governor Laura Kelly’s disaster declaration request for…

Governor signs bipartisan transportation plan into law

Apr 3, 2020

Department of Commerce launches COVID jobs website

Apr 1, 2020

Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce today launched a new jobs website, connecting job seekers with Kansas businesses hiring to fill urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 jobs site, kansasworks.com/coronavirus, allows employers from essential industries to quickly and easily post critical positions that need to be…

Wilson Glass

Mar 25, 2020

Wilson Glass from St. Joseph, MO announced plans to build a 5,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Urban Hess Business Park in Tonganoxie, Kansas. The company manufactures window frames and installs windows throughout the Kansas City area. Wilson Glass will employ 5 people to start with plans to expand…