Mar 2, 2020
Topeka, Kan. – The popular Kansas Main Street program that was re-established in 2019 now has a new look! The new Kansas Main Street logo was unveiled today by the Kansas Department of Commerce to generate excitement and support for the program, which is geared toward revitalizing small, rural Kansas…
Read MoreFeb 21, 2020
It's been a busy Legislative Session so far at the Department of Commerce. In addition to updating the Legislature and providing annual reports on our state’s incentive programs, our agency has some key priorities for legislation that will be taken up in the current Legislative Session. This includes the renewal of the…
Read MoreFeb 18, 2020
Reiloy USA announced they are expanding their advanced manufacturing capabilities and capacity with plans to invest more than $20 million in a new building and new machinery to grow the German-owned company’s footprint in Maize. With the expansion the company also plans to grow to more than 100 employees in the…
Read MoreFeb 13, 2020
Topeka, Kan. – Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the award of more than $17 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 39 Kansas communities.A total of $17,486,103 in federal funds is being made available through the CDBG program this year. Communities receiving grants have presented plans for…
Read MoreFeb 10, 2020
Business Name: Z&M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery Email: [email protected] Business Contact Number: (719) 244-3048 Business Address: Z&M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery620 Cherokee StreetLeavenworth, Kansas 66048United StatesMap It Website: zmtwistedwines.com Social Media: Instagram Facebook ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Winery & Vineyard Number of Employees (including owner): 8 How…
Read MoreFeb 10, 2020
Topeka, Kan. – Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the addition of Jeff Freeman to the department’s business recruitment team. With this move, the Kansas Department of Commerce business recruitment team is fully staffed for the first time since 2015. “For too many years, the Department of Commerce and…
Read MoreFeb 7, 2020
The 2020 Kansas Legislative Session is underway here in Topeka, and the Department of Commerce has had a busy first few weeks. We’ve been working to provide information and testimony to several key legislative committees on the status of various programs and initiatives that involve our agency and economic development…
Read MoreFeb 7, 2020
Last month, representatives from the State of Kansas, including International Division Director Jeff Willis, delivered a proclamation from Governor Kelly recognizing the Chinese New Year. The Kansas City Chinese American Association (KCCAA) held a gala at Yardley Hall to celebrate the Chinese New Year. See the story from the KC…
Read MoreFeb 5, 2020
Particle Space is a tech startup in Kansas City creating a new system for building management. Founder David Biga utilized the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit program early on, and it his business grow in a major way. Our state is the place to be for tech innovation! https://www.youtube.com/embed/5bT-Ym4RlO
Read MoreFeb 5, 2020
When it comes to showing pride for your home state, you won’t find a better example than Kinfolk Created! Hear from the company's founder, Bryan Lisbona, and what Kansas means to him. https://www.youtube.com/embed/m1uFa5yu7bk
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