Sep 27, 2024
The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has received two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Rural Champions program. The awards were given specifically for the department’s work in the Innovative Economic Development and Regional or Cross-Border…
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Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Kansas Department of Commerce a $450,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant for potential or current exporting businesses in Kansas. These funds will further elevate the state’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high…
Read MoreSep 23, 2024
Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective rural communities. “Since day one, my administration has been focused on the needs of our…
Read MoreSep 20, 2024
Kansas Department of Commerce International Director Laura Lombard today announced the division’s new Global Resources unit will be on the road this fall to promote Kansas Global Cuisines and Cultures Week. Global Resources staff will make more than 80 stops across the state in September and October, visiting businesses and…
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Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. Each project is designed to attract new visitors to Kansas through innovative campaigns. “Investing in our local tourist attractions and the unique events happening across…
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TOPEKA – Kansas Tourism today announced $100,000 total has been awarded to the first recipients of the Barn Adaptation and Restoration Needs (BARN) grant program. The new grant will help drive economic growth in rural Kansas by preserving a vital part of the state’s architectural history through the revitalization of…
Read MoreSep 18, 2024
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the final Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25. “The reliable and resourceful Kansas workforce is attracting…
Read MoreDec 27, 2023
~Kansas’ Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Kansas economy grew by 9.7% in the 3rd quarter…
Read MoreOct 12, 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the release of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 2. As part of the planning process, the public is invited to submit their comments on the planning document. Together with the BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, Volumes 1 and 2 will…
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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a $498,000 broadband grant has been awarded to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska to enhance public Wi-Fi services at community hubs and replace outdated equipment. It will also establish a technology learning center for staff and Tribal members, promoting digital inclusion…
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