Commerce announces upcoming Certified Sites workshops

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced a series of upcoming training sessions for the Kansas Certified Sites program.

These three virtual trainings will provide an opportunity to learn more about the process of getting shovel-ready sites in Kansas certified for development.

“The Certified Sites program is a major game changer in the race to attract new businesses and bring more jobs and more dollars to Kansas,” Lt. Governor/Secretary Toland said. “Spreading the word and helping more site owners get certified will show developers the incredible amount of shovel-ready space Kansas has to offer. Join us and learn how to get your site certified.”

In addition to general information on the program, attendees will be invited to ask questions about their specific applications. A step-by-step guide to complete the certification process also will be provided.

All training sessions will be virtual and take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except the training on August 31, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for each date can be completed at the following links:

• August 18, 2021
• August 24, 2021
• August 31, 2021

The window to register for each session closes five (5) business days before the date of the event.

“This program exists to help site owners get developments started quickly,” Certified Sites Program Manager Jonathan Clayton said. “These training sessions have been designed to make the process as easy as possible. We want to get your site developed now – and we’ve got the tools you need to get it done.”