Feb 25, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support 12 housing rehabilitation and commercial revitalization projects across the state. When matched with more than $4.33 million in local contributions, the rolling…
Read MoreFeb 20, 2025
The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today significant changes to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Community Facilities program to allow a rolling application process, lower local match requirements and an expanded scope of eligible projects. “This is a game-changer for Kansas communities,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David…
Read MoreFeb 19, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is pleased to announce the first-ever weekend job fair. Jobseekers and employers of all industries are encouraged to take part in the virtual job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting at 7:30 a.m. Friday, February 21, through 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23. “In…
Read MoreFeb 11, 2025
The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, hosted an online Animal Health Roundtable last week focusing on best practices in biosecurity and food security. The overarching goal for the roundtable was to strengthen existing and new…
Read MoreFeb 6, 2025
Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor David Toland visited KSi Conveyors in Sabetha Thursday to officially honor the company’s selection as the 2024 Governor’s Exporter of the Year. “KSi is changing the agricultural industry and paving the way for the creation of even more innovative technologies here in Kansas,” Governor…
Read MoreFeb 5, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $4.13 million in tax credits will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). “Revitalizing our communities and state requires targeted investments that make people want to live and work in Kansas,” Lieutenant…
Read MoreFeb 4, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. The grant programs, which are designed to foster community pride, economic growth and cultural heritage,…
Read MoreJan 31, 2025
Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects. “The Community Development Block Grant program continues to be a vital resource for our small and rural communities…
Read MoreJan 29, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers interested in warehouse, transportation and wholesale trade occupations to take part in February’s Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5. “Kansas is a central hub for these essential occupations and companies…
Read MoreJan 23, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the award recipients for the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. In this round of funding, more than $250,000 was distributed among 12 recipients across the state. “Through the SEED grant program, we’re helping our small and rural…
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