Evergy Energy Tip - December

Dec 3, 2025

Save Energy this Holiday Season  Between the colder weather, holiday lighting, and extra cooking, the holidays can mean more energy use. Here are a few energy-saving tips you can use this holiday season.  Schedule your heating. Program your smart thermostat to slightly lower temperatures overnight or when the house is…

Special Enrollment Period Opens for Kansas Community Empowerment Program

Dec 3, 2025

The Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) Special Enrollment Period is now officially open, offering communities across the state an opportunity to enroll in the program for the 2026–2027 cycle. The updated enrollment process reflects extensive input gathered during the recent KCE Listening Tour and Public Comment Period. Community members’ feedback played…

KPI Monthly Board Meeting

Nov 24, 2025

The Kansas Pride Inc. Board, doing business as Kansas Community Empowerment, will hold its regular monthly board meeting on December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be virtual over zoom. Board meetings are open to the public, and community members are welcome to attend. If you would like…

Evergy Energy Tip - November

Nov 7, 2025

Prepare Your Home for Winter Temps  It’s been a little cooler lately. Now is the perfect time to prepare your home so you can be comfortable and save energy when the temperature drops in the winter. Here is a list of things you can do right now. Replace your air…

Evergy Energy Tip - October

Oct 1, 2025

Unplug ‘Energy Vampires’ and Save on Your Bill  Did you know there are appliances in your home that consume electricity even when they’re not being actively used? As long as devices like your TV, printer or coffee maker are plugged in, they’ll add to your energy bill. Appliances like that…

Evergy Energy Tip - September

Aug 26, 2025

Keep Your Air Conditioning Working Smoothly We’re used to hot summers - and even falls - in the Midwest, but your air conditioner might be struggling to keep up. Easy routine maintenance can keep your system running as efficiently and effectively as it can. Here are some tips to keep…

NASBITE INTERNATIONAL Regional Meeting – Register Here

Jul 18, 2025

Hosted by the Kansas Department of Commerce in partnership with NASBITE International and sponsored by INTRUST Bank, this dynamic event in Wichita offers a full day of networking, expert insights and engaging discussions focused on international trade and global business development.

Commerce Launches New Chapter of Kansas Community Empowerment Program

Jul 3, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has assumed the administration of the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program as of July 1. Previously administered by K-State Research and Extension, the program is a long-standing cornerstone of Kansas’ community development efforts. “Bringing Kansas…

To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Headed to Pittsburg – Nominate A Business Today

Jun 26, 2025

Commerce Offers Opportunity to Attend 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress

May 6, 2025