May 15, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28. “As summer is approaching — what better time to step into the new season with a fresh career opportunity here in the…
Read MoreMay 14, 2026
The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced it has been selected as one of 10 states to receive the prestigious Talent Ready funding through CareerWise and the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center. This highly competitive national recognition puts Kansas at the forefront of building the next generation of workforce through innovative youth apprenticeship opportunities for young Kansans starting as early…
Read MoreMay 13, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state. When matched with nearly $3.9 million in local contributions, this round of HEAL funding brings the total investment to approximately $5.2…
Read MoreMar 23, 2026
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Indra Group, a global leader in air traffic management and mobility technology, has selected Olathe, Kansas as the location for its newest facility. Indra Group is investing nearly $7.5 million in its 25,000 square-foot radar facility at the Great Plains Commerce Center in Olathe, where…
Read MoreMar 13, 2026
The Kansas Department of Commerce celebrated the success of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) this week by bringing together representatives from 50 Kansas communities, statewide grant administrators, legislators and members of the Kansas congressional delegation. The event highlighted the impact of more than $22 million in CDBG…
Read MoreDec 31, 2025
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.7 million has been awarded to five Internet Service Providers through the latest round of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. These awards will be matched with an additional $6.7 million in private and local investment, resulting in $13.4 million to expand high-speed internet access…
Read MoreDec 11, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the third cohort of the Rural Champions program. A total of $549,600 will be distributed across 12 rural Kansas communities with population of 40,000 or less to support the new…
Read MoreOct 31, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of ACCEL-KS – Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program (Phases 0 and 1), a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and win in the national innovation arena. The program will enable Kansas to leverage federal funding…
Read MoreJul 3, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has assumed the administration of the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program as of July 1. Previously administered by K-State Research and Extension, the program is a long-standing cornerstone of Kansas’ community development efforts. “Bringing Kansas…
Read MoreJun 24, 2025
The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and the Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership, recently hosted an international delegation for the One Health Industry Engagement Days. The event highlighted Kansas’ prominent Animal Health Corridor, which is home to more…
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