The Kansas Department of Commerce partners with several organizations and commissions to facilitate economic development success in Kansas.
The Kansas Athletic Commission administers laws and regulations governing regulated sports and wrestling. The Commission continually strives to provide authorized control and official direction for professional boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and wrestling, while encouraging the promotion of such sporting events in the State of Kansas.
Learn MoreThe Kansas Arts Commission is focused on the creative industries sector of the Kansas economy. The Commission is dedicated to measuring, promoting, supporting and expanding the creative industries to grow the state’s economy and create creative industry-related jobs.
Learn MoreThe Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster (Great Plains TMC) assists manufacturers and technology entrepreneurs across the Great Plains to connect and engage technology and business resources to develop, launch and grow new products and businesses.
Learn MoreThe Kansas Board of Regents governs six state universities and coordinates one municipal university, nineteen community colleges and six technical colleges. The Board of Regents’ purpose is to support this diverse group of public higher education institutions, each of which contributes to the social and economic well-being of Kansas and its citizens, and each of which seeks excellence. The system provides broad and affordable access to higher education, prepares students for the workforce and for life and benefits the state through economic growth, research contributions and advancing other aspirational goals of each institution.
Learn MoreWhether your business is getting started, making changes, growing or expanding, the Kansas Business One Stop is your one-stop-shop for interacting with Kansas government. Here you can learn how to organize a business, locate information and resources needed to start or maintain a business and much more.
Learn MoreThe Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is a dynamic, dedicated service agency that provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state’s K-12 education system. KSDE administers the state’s governance of education, standards and assessments, special education services, child nutrition and wellness, title programs and services, career and technical education, and financial aid. It is the goal of the agency to provide all Kansas children with equal access to a quality, high-level education that promotes student achievement and prepares all students for global success.
Learn MoreThe Kansas Economic Development Alliance is an organization of professionals and volunteers involved in economic growth and development.
Learn MoreKansas Manufacturing Solutions, formerly Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC), helps Kansas manufacturers address challenges, achieve success and create growth.
Learn MoreKansas Community Empowerment is a community-initiated effort that helps local leaders prepare for and manage change through a hands-on approach to community self-improvement. The program addresses such areas as planning, community services and community enrichment. The Department of Commerce assists K-State Research and Extension with the administration of Kansas Community Empowerment by providing technical assistance and training opportunities for the local programs.
Learn MoreAs the leading provider of assistance to Kansas entrepreneurs, the Kansas SBDC is focused on helping its clients reach their goals.
Learn MoreThe KANSASWORKS State Board is the Governor’s principal private sector policy advisor on building a strong workforce development system that is aligned with state education policies and economic development goals. All of its members are appointed by the Governor and represent a diverse cross section of business, labor, education, vocational rehabilitation, economic development and general public.
Learn MoreNetWork Kansas grows the entrepreneurial environment in Kansas by cultivating resources to start and grow small businesses.
Learn MoreTeam Kansas is a group of private business leaders, economic development professionals and state officials who work to attract companies, investment and jobs to Kansas. Team Kansas partners with the Kansas Department of Commerce and the state of Kansas to share our state’s story with businesses and entrepreneurs from around the world.
Learn MoreU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Learn MorewKREDA is a coalition of people in 55 western Kansas counties who work together for the common good of western Kansas. Originally formed as a grassroots organization in 1994, wKREDA’s members maintain a collaborative affiliation focused on their individual and collective rural development goals.
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