Jul 16, 2019
Business & Community Development: The Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit program (KAITC/Angels) is in full swing and has approved 19 innovative companies so far this year allocating over $4 million dollars in tax credits. There is still another $4 million in tax credits to utilize with an application deadline of…
Read MoreJul 12, 2019
Western Green, a leading manufacturer of Rolled Erosion Control and Sediment Control Products, announced that they would open a new manufacturing facility in McPherson, Kansas. Western Green is projected to begin renovations of an existing building in McPherson’s Kit Industrial Park. The company anticipates that the facility will begin manufacturing…
Read MoreJul 7, 2019
Minority & Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name: Kangen Water, dba Miracles with Water Email: [email protected] Business Contact Number: 913-461-7034 Website: www.CathyWeaverKC.com ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Kangen Water Distribution Number of Employees (including owner): one How long have you been in business? Since 2008, I have been able to Bless people with Kangen…
Read MoreJul 3, 2019
Topeka, Kan. - The New Dance Lab, a partnership between KCAIC and Johnson County Community College (JCCC), is now accepting applications for 2019. The Lab will allow a select group of established and aspiring dance professionals (age 18+) throughout the state of Kansas the opportunity to participate in one-on-one and…
Read MoreJul 2, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – Bombardier has announced the new Learjet 75 Liberty, the newest light jet in the lineup of Learjet platforms developed and manufactured in Kansas. Learjet aircraft are assembled in Wichita at Bombardier’s Wichita site. “It’s great to hear news of Bombardier’s plans for the new Learjet, and all the more…
Read MoreJul 1, 2019
Railway Service Contractors will relocate its business operations to Wyandotte county, Kansas. They will bring 12 new jobs and $670,000 of new capital investment to their new location. The company performs locomotive and rail equipment, service, repair and maintenance.
Read MoreJul 1, 2019
Topeka, Kan. – Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the award of a special series of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to support 11 rural communities across Kansas. These grants are specifically designed to aid communities in constructing or reconstructing community swimming pools. Improvements to recreational assets will enhance…
Read MoreJun 20, 2019
1 Vision Aviation is planning to set up shop in Salina, bringing with it 50 jobs initially, and within three years up to 450 jobs. 1 Vision is currently headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, and is FAA certified FAR part 145 repair station. The company is a complete maintenance, repair, and overhaul…
Read MoreJun 13, 2019
Topeka, Kan. - Gov. Laura Kelly applauded today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to relocate major research agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City region, along with nearly 600 high-paying federal jobs. “This is a significant win for Kansas and Missouri,” Kelly said. The USDA’s Economic Research…
Read MoreJun 12, 2019
Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced today a new Climate Pro® blowing wool production line will be built in McPherson, Kan. JM will begin construction on the expansion project later this year and anticipates the completion in early 2021. When…
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