Stay up to date with the latest information on Kansas businesses, grants and opportunities for communities from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Jan 10, 2025
Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious honor the governor gives annually to best-in-class companies conducting international business from Kansas. These businesses are…
Read MoreJan 10, 2025
Kansas Tourism today announced the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. The guide is available in both print and digital format, just in time for planning your 2025 Kansas adventures. The Kansas Travel Guide…
Read MoreJan 8, 2025
Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that Kansas has received a 2024 Deal of the Year Impact Award from Business Facilities magazine in the Building Supply Manufacturing category. The award recognizes the planned commissioning of a new $300 million shingle plant in Newton by GAF, a Standards Industries company and…
Read MoreJan 2, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers interested in Healthcare and Social Services to take advantage of this month’s Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8. “Our Kansas healthcare and social service entities are searching for new…
Read MoreDec 12, 2024
Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will begin accepting applications on Feb. 3, 2025, for funding from the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Capacity Grant program. There will be a total of $8.2 million available in funding. “This State Digital Equity Capacity…
Read MoreDec 11, 2024
Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. This capital investment of around $90 million and the expected creation of approximately 100 new jobs over the next several years will elevate the workforce in Stevens County. “This investment…
Read MoreDec 9, 2024
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the launch of the new Towns grant program. This program is an initiative designed to spur quality-of-place improvements in rural Kansas communities that have received no funding from the Kansas Department of Commerce since 2019. This new opportunity will have…
Read MoreDec 9, 2024
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. Funding from the Attraction Development Grant program, which focuses on assisting local communities in the development of sustainable travel experiences through new and existing…
Read MoreDec 6, 2024
The International Division at the Department of Commerce is excited to announce the second annual Kansas Global Holiday Market. This enchanting and vibrant holiday celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at Naftzger Park in Wichita. “As Kansas increases its presence throughout the world,…
Read MoreDec 4, 2024
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to take part in the final Virtual Agency Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11. “Our Kansas agencies always are looking to expand their teams with new and…
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