Oct 25, 2019
October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Engaging in the arts is not only good for personal, creative and intellectual growth, it can also provide economic benefit and opportunity. So, today on my blog, I want to share more about what arts and culture can do in our communities across…
Read MoreOct 24, 2019
Provision Healthcare LLC, a vertically integrated company that manufactures proton therapy systems and owns and operates the cancer centers it develops, will build a 40,000-square-foot proton therapy center and a 90,000-square-foot medical office building on 11.5 acres adjacent to Renner Corporate Centre I at 95th Street and Renner Boulevard. The…
Read MoreOct 18, 2019
Business Recruitment is a critical function of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Our team is on the frontlines of showcasing Kansas as a great place to expand or relocate their business. In this blog, I want to take a closer look at how this process works. It’s important for Kansans…
Read MoreOct 16, 2019
ITRenew, Inc. a leading global IT lifecycle management solutions provider based in Silicon Valley announced plans to expand operations to Olathe, KS. The company plans on creating up to 100 net new jobs over the next few years. ITRewnew, Inc. specializes in onsite data center decommissioning and data erasure services.
Read MoreOct 11, 2019
Last week, Governor Kelly spoke at the Kansas Renewable Energy Conference in Manhattan. In her speech, she discussed the ways Kansas has risen to the forefront of innovation in renewable energy, and she acknowledged that our work is not finished. In fact, we’re just getting started. “Our state is positioned…
Read MoreOct 7, 2019
Minority & Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name: MASS Medical Storage Email: [email protected] Business Contact Number: (816) 867-0852 Website: www.massmedicalstorage.com ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Our primary business activity is manufacturing medical equipment storage cabinets. Number of Employees (including owner): 40 How long have you been in business? The…
Read MoreOct 7, 2019
TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today they have kicked off the development of the “Framework for Growth” – a robust strategy to accelerate economic growth in the state of Kansas. The announcement comes after a months-long search for a professional consulting…
Read MoreOct 4, 2019
This week, I joined Lt. Governor Rogers and our partners with the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas Manufacturing Council to kick off the 2019 Kansas Manufacturing Summit. This important gathering brought together business leaders and industry experts to discuss the future of the manufacturing sector in Kansas. When…
Read MoreSep 27, 2019
As Kansas continues to make strides as a renewable energy leader, it’s also important to recognize the role that oil and gas plays in our state’s energy mix and our overall economy. Oil and gas consistently makes the list of the top three industries in our state. We’re a state…
Read MoreSep 26, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development will host its 35th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will be held in the Capitol Plaza Hotel’s Emerald Ballroom in Topeka on October 10, 2019, with doors opening at 11:20 am.…
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