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General Information Workshop - March 6, 2026 | 10:00AM

Feb 20, 2026

Kansas Commerce invites community leaders from eligible Opportunity Zone tracts to a general information workshop. We’ll cover the basics of Opportunity Zones 2.0, including the nomination process and key timelines. To attend this workshop please email [email protected]

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Nomination Formatting Workshop - April 3, 2026 | 9:30 AM

Feb 20, 2026

For community leaders in eligible Opportunity Zone tracts, this workshop will cover nomination document structure, required elements, and best practices for making a clear, compelling case for why your tract should be selected this cycle. To attend please email  [email protected]

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Open Topic / Q&A Workshop - May 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Feb 20, 2026

Community leaders in eligible Opportunity Zone tracts are invited to this final pre-deadline workshop to ask questions, confirm requirements, and get support before the June 1 nomination deadline. To attend please email [email protected]

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Haute Handmade Pop Up Market

Feb 17, 2022

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!

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56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive Community Development Block Grants to Support Coronavirus Response

Jul 23, 2020

Jul 23, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced today a second round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 56 Kansas communities. A total of more than $7.2 million is being disbursed to assist communities affected by the pandemic and its economic effects. “I’m pleased to announce this additional round of resources […]

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Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program

Jul 21, 2020

Jul 21, 2020 TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Department of Commerce’s launch of the new Kansas Certified Sites program, a critical tool that will help accelerate economic development efforts throughout the state. The program, originally created and administered by the Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), lets developers know when the state has deemed a […]

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Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program

Jul 21, 2020

Jul 21, 2020 TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Department of Commerce’s launch of the new Kansas Certified Sites program, a critical tool that will help accelerate economic development efforts throughout the state. The program, originally created and administered by the Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), lets developers know when the state has deemed a […]

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U.S. 50 T-WORKS project in Lyon County now underway

Jul 20, 2020

Jul 20, 2020 EMPORIA—Governor Laura Kelly and KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz broke ground on a U.S. 50 Highway expansion project today. This project announced under the previous transportation program, T-WORKS, was delayed in 2016 due to transfers from the State Highway Fund. “From Day One, my administration committed to rebuilding our infrastructure and putting an […]

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Governor Kelly Announces the Transfer of Direct Aid Funds to Kansas Counties

Jul 17, 2020

Jul 17, 2020 TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Office of Recovery’s disbursement of CARES Act funds to Kansas counties. As part of her administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Kelly is directing resources to county officials and local administrators to cover COVID-19 expenses for communities across Kansas. “We are putting these funds directly […]

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Governor Laura Kelly Visits Brookover Feed Yards, Thanks Kansas Agriculture Workers

Jul 14, 2020

Jul 14, 2020 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today toured Brookover Feed Yard in Garden City to thank frontline agricultural workers for successfully maintaining the food supply chain and feeding our state, our nation, and our world in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic. “I appreciate the team at Brookover for showing me their […]

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