To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Headed to Pittsburg – Nominate A Business Today

Jun 26, 2025

Commerce Offers Opportunity to Attend 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress

May 6, 2025

Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs

Apr 21, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly announced earlier today that Fiserv, Inc. plans to open a Strategic Fintech Hub at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. The new location will add approximately 2,000 technology and operations-related jobs in the state, generate $6.5 billion in total economic impact over 10 years, and strengthen the company’s ability to…

Governor Kelly Announces Partnership with Fiserv to Launch Strategic Fintech Hub

Apr 21, 2025

Governor Kelly along with Fiserv, Inc. announced Monday their plan to open a new strategic fintech hub in Overland Park, Kansas. This location will bring approximately 2,000 jobs to the state as part of the company's strategy to bring people together to inspire innovation and deliver exceptional products and services for clients.…

Governor Kelly Announces Nominations Open for 2025 Exporter of the Year

Jan 10, 2025

Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious honor the governor gives annually to best-in-class companies conducting international business from Kansas. These businesses are…

Annual Global Holiday Market Returns to Wichita on December 14

Dec 6, 2024

The International Division at the Department of Commerce is excited to announce the second annual Kansas Global Holiday Market. This enchanting and vibrant holiday celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at Naftzger Park in Wichita. “As Kansas increases its presence throughout the world,…

New Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives

Sep 13, 2024

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that $250,000 will be available through a third round of Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants. The SEED program supports economic development and revitalization efforts in smaller counties across Kansas through investments in quality-of-life initiatives. “SEED grants…

Kansas Tourism Hits the Road with New Mobile Visitors Center

Sep 12, 2024

TOPEKA – At the Kansas State Fair today, Kansas Tourism unveiled its newest tool for inspiring visitation to the state – the Kansas Tourism Mobile Visitors Center (MVC). This eye-catching van, wrapped in a stunning Kansas sunset design, will travel to large attendance events both in and outside of Kansas, providing…

Governor Kelly Announces Second Round of Funding to Improve Digital Skills for Kansans

Sep 12, 2024

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. A total of $1.95 million in funds will be available to enhance the digital skills of Kansans. “The DOCK program underscores my administration’s focus and dedication…

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

Sep 6, 2024

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…