Introducing the Minority and Women Business Spotlight Program

Topeka, Kan. – The Women and Minority Business Development office of the Kansas Department of Commerce announces the start of the Minority and Women Business Spotlight program. The purpose for the program is to highlight Kansas small, minority and women-owned businesses. To be eligible, applicants must be small, minority and/or…

Celebrating Minority Business Success in Kansas

Sheila Ellis-Glasper has spent her career building and executing winning social media strategies for creative, purpose-driven businesses. She founded SEG Media Collective LLC in 2016 in Manhattan, offering branding and social media consulting and management services to businesses worldwide. Ellis-Glasper and her team have since crafted numerous award-winning brands in…

Governor Laura Kelly Honors Kansas Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses For Economic Contributions, Opportunities

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today honored minority- and woman-owned businesses and others who help them achieve success as part of Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. “I am impressed by the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of our state’s minority- and women-owned companies honored today,” Governor Kelly said. “When women…

Nomination Form: Minority Business Spotlight

Nominate a Kansas minority- or woman-owned business to be spotlighted on the Department of Commerce website and social media pages.

Minority Business Spotlight

The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development spotlights minority- and woman-owned businesses, throughout the state of Kansas. Nominate a minority- or woman-owned business to be featured today!

Office of Minority and Women Business Development

The Office of Minority and Women Business Development promotes business development with a focus on disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned businesses. Information and referrals are provided in the areas of procurement, contracting and subcontracting, financing and business management.

CJD Consulting Solutions, LLC

Helping organizations and leaders all across the State of Kansas to continue to operate from the Serving Leader mindset inspired me to start my business. Organizations and businesses are seeking out professional development training that offers their leaders a different and more authentic way to lead its teams and employees. Kansas businesses and organizations get it. The truth is servant-led businesses outperform their competition. The ability to align team and individual goals across all levels of your organization is a necessary skill in a diverse world. I am here to help Kansas businesses do just that!

Lutz Plumbing, Inc.

Lutz Plumbing has continued to provide consistent quality and priority plumbing services to long-term and new customers no matter their circumstances.

Career Advantage

Career Advantage has been owned and operated by a Lawrence, KS woman since its inception in 2003 and continues to be a valuable resource nearly twenty years later! In today’s tumultuous environment, I feel career services are necessary now more than ever. People are having to change jobs, often unexpectedly, and the competition is high. Engaging a career services professional to help prepare application materials and display one’s highest representation can expedite the job search process and help candidates make well-informed career decisions. This ultimately helps the Kansas workforce and economy, since we can assist people all across the state.

Haute Handmade Pop Up Market

Haute Handmade is not your average craft fair. At Haute Handmade we always strive to showcase original handmade art and designs that are different from most found in outdoor markets, or even in our region. Our shows feature unique makers and we always aim to be well diversified. You'll most definitely find new and modern handcrafted goods created from all kinds of materials you can only imagine. HH also loves fabulous vintage upcycles and one-of-a-kind art. We seek out artists that take the classic crafts and add a modern spin with abundant uniqueness + lots new "must haves" that we just can't get enough of! In additon to teaming up with the best makers we know, Haute Handmade loves partnering with some of our fave ICT spots to hold our Pop Ups! We've been to Norton’s Brewing, 86 Cold Press, The Monarch, Cowtown Museum, Eberly Farm, Bungalow 26, and Public at the Brickyard just to name a few! Where will we pop up next?!? Follow us on our handmade journey to find out!