Mar 20, 2026
The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) has awarded three distinguished honors to Kansas Tourism in their annual awards competition, including the respected Destination of the Year award, underscoring the state’s continued commitment to innovative and effective tourism promotion. Kansas Tourism also was named NATJA’s Destination of the Year in…
Read MoreMar 19, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $500,000 in Rural Apprenticeship Innovation for a Strong Economy (RAISE) funding to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs across rural Kansas. This new grant opportunity is administered through the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship and is available to the…
Read MoreMar 18, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Industrial Renovation for Opportunity and New Economic Development (IRONED) pilot program, a funding opportunity designed to help rural Kansas communities revitalize underused industrial and manufacturing buildings and prepare them for new or expanding businesses. A total…
Read MoreMar 17, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year’s first Weekend Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting from 8:00 a.m., Friday, March 27 through to 5:00 p.m., Sunday March 29. “As spring starts to roll…
Read MoreMar 11, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. The Kansas Tourism grant program supports projects that strengthen visitors’ experiences while driving local economic growth through job creation,…
Read MoreMar 2, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that applications are being accepted for three Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. The grant programs, which are designed to foster community pride, economic growth and cultural…
Read MoreFeb 25, 2026
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is one of the highest honors the governor gives annually to best-in-class companies conducting international business from Kansas. These businesses are…
Read MoreFeb 20, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the latest round of the Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits, making $4.14 million in state tax credits available for donors to qualified projects. CSP Tax Credits provide an opportunity for private, non-profit organizations and public healthcare entities to incentivize…
Read MoreFeb 17, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in February’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26. “Finding a new job and exploring new opportunities shouldn’t feel overwhelming or discouraging,”…
Read MoreFeb 13, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of two new grant opportunities through the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program. KCE, which is housed within the Quality Places Division at the Department of Commerce, supports locally driven projects that strengthen quality of place, volunteer engagement and…
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