Sep 10, 2019
Minority & Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name: BriJoRae’ Productions Email: [email protected] Business Contact Number: 785.422.6002 Website: www.BriJoRaeProductions.com ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Photographer, Elopement & Wedding Planner, Minister & Wedding Officiant Number of Employees (including owner): 2 How long have you been in business? 2 Years, Opened as…
Read MoreSep 6, 2019
Since the start of Governor Kelly’s administration, you’ve probably heard a lot about revitalization. As we look at the challenges facing Kansas, it’s clear that one of our top goals should be restoring both our image and our self-esteem as a state. This is a big, multifaceted challenge that will…
Read MoreAug 30, 2019
Labor Day is a great opportunity to shine the spotlight on the Kansas worker. We know that great companies are fueled by our state’s most valuable asset: Kansans. The thing that separates us from other states is our people. The people here are caring and hardworking, and they value community.…
Read MoreAug 23, 2019
I want to welcome you to a new medium for me to share my thoughts on current issues and actions we’re taking to grow the Kansas economy. Given the timing of my first post, I wanted to start off with something that is making national headlines and is truly historic:…
Read MoreAug 21, 2019
SouthEAST Kansas On August 21st-23rd, Secretary Toland made several stops around Southeast Kansas to meet with business and community leaders and tour some great Kansas companies. Here’s a look back at where he visited: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST Wednesday morning, Secretary Toland spoke at the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative…
Read MoreAug 16, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – Arts in Medicine, a partnership between the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) and Emporia State University (ESU), is accepting applications from associations, agencies and organizations that provide medical services to Kansans. If accepted, art therapy faculty and two second-year graduate art therapy students from Emporia State…
Read MoreAug 9, 2019
Olathe, Kan - Faith Technologies, an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation, will expand its operations to Olathe, Kansas, including its manufacturing division, Excellerate, and Faith Technologies University. The company purchased the 450,000-square-foot building formerly occupied by PacSun, located at 21800 West 167th St.…
Read MoreJul 30, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the award of Community Service Tax Credits (CSP) to 17 non-profit organizations to support education, healthcare and housing projects across the state. CSP is a tool that dramatically enhances fundraising efforts, providing a 70% tax credit to qualified donors in…
Read MoreJul 23, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that he has reduced the application fee for businesses seeking to participate in the Angel Investor Tax Credit program. After reducing the application fee from $750 to $500 in February, the Kansas Department of Commerce reduced the fee further to…
Read MoreJul 23, 2019
11 cities including Blue Rapids, Clyde, Yates Center, and Moundridge are being chosen to receive federal grants to build swimming pools. The grants, awarded by the Department of Commerce, will help cities renovate or construct new facilities. “One key strategy in economic development is making sure there is a high…
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