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Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help counties market the unique ROZ financial incentives available to new residents: Student…

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties. Individuals who earn an associate degree or higher and move to a designated ROZ county they…

Governor Kelly Congratulates Recipients of 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards

TOPEKA – Minority- and women-owned businesses that were honored and celebrated as a part of Kansas’ Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development hosted the 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Gala this evening at The Wild Sage…

Governor Kelly Travels to Japan, South Korea to Create More Jobs for Kansans

TOPEKA – This week, Governor Laura Kelly traveled to Japan and South Korea to participate in the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA/JMWA) Conference. While there, she met with business leaders to continue building on Kansas’ historic economic development success and create new job opportunities for Kansas workers.  “The relationships we’ve established with…

Governor Kelly Announces 2023 Exporter of the Year Award Nominations Open

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award.  The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious honor the Governor of Kansas gives out annually to best-in-class companies conducting international business from…

Commerce Announces SEED Grant Recipients Supporting Economic Development

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the award recipients for the new Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. In total, 61 recipients will receive nearly $2.7 million to invest in small communities across the state.   “SEED grants provide funding for quality-of-life enhancements in some…

As Private Investment in Kansas Tops $14B, Governor Laura Kelly Wraps Up Statewide Prosperity on the Plains Tour

~Kelly Administration Lands Eco Devo Projects in 80% of Kansas Counties~ TOPEKA – As new private sector investment in Kansas since 2019 tops $14 billion, Governor Laura Kelly today wrapped up her statewide economic development tour. Along her tour, which kicked off in late July, the Governor highlighted efforts to…

Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Kansas in Open Letter to State’s College Graduates

Governor Laura Kelly visited Indy Brew Works on a recent trip to Independence. TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today sent an open letter to recent college graduates across Kansas, encouraging them to put down roots in the state. In the letter, she highlighted many of Kansas’ main attractions: low unemployment, a…

Resources on How to Export and Find New Markets

Export Market Destinations video series from the U.S. Commercial ServiceCountry Commercial Guides for more than 125 international markets produced by the U.S. Commercial ServiceA Basic Guide to Exporting from the U.S. Commercial ServiceBasics of Exporting video series from the U.S. Commercial ServiceTop Markets Reports for 27 industries from the International Trade Administration 

Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes National Community Development Week

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed April 11-15 as National Community Development Week in Kansas. This week will celebrate the critical value community development programs and resources bring to our state.  “Community development efforts are essential in supporting the Kansas economy, quality of life initiatives and growth of Kansas communities,”…
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