Sep 8, 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $200,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce to expand the state’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $13.97 billion in 2022. The agency’s International Division oversees the administration of the State Trade Expansion…
Read MoreApr 11, 2023
WICHITA – Governor Laura Kelly today visited Textron Aviation in Wichita to officially honor the company for being named the 2022 Governor’s Exporter of the Year. Textron Aviation, which manufactures well-known brand aircraft such as Beechcraft and Cessna, exports its products and services to more than 170 countries. “As Exporter of the…
Read MoreApr 3, 2023
Kansas exports reached an all-time high of $13.97 billion in 2022. Compared with last year’s data, exports surged by $1.42 billion, representing an 11.36 percent growth. The previous highs for state exports occurred in 2021 and 2008, and both topped out at $12.5 billion. The pent-up demand due to the ongoing…
Read MoreMar 1, 2023
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious honor the Governor of Kansas gives out annually to best-in-class companies conducting international business from…
Read MoreOct 27, 2022
The 2022 Governor’s Award of Excellence winner, Vortex Global, was founded in 1977 in Salina. Vortex specializes in the design and manufacture of components for the transport and flow control of dry bulk solids. With a global service network that spans more than 120 countries, Vortex delivers global solutions through…
Read MoreSep 26, 2022
TOPEKA — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today said there still is time to register for the upcoming 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference. Those interested, however, will need to act quickly. Registrations for the Oct. 3-4 event in Manhattan will close at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28th.…
Read MoreSep 16, 2022
TOPEKA – During a state visit from a Taiwanese delegation, officials from the east Asian country agreed to purchase 66 million bushels of wheat from U.S. farmers over the next two years. The grain deal, which is worth approximately $576 million, will be fulfilled significantly by Kansas wheat farms. The Kansas…
Read MoreJul 20, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that registration for the 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference is now open. The conference is an annual event held by the Kansas Department of Commerce to showcase the latest industry trends and developments. “I encourage all interested Kansans to attend the Kansas Renewable Energy…
Read MoreApr 26, 2022
IAC Industrial Sales Manager, Jazmin West, shares her insight on exporting filtration equipment from Kansas. “I love putting Kansas on the radar. Most of my clients had no idea where Kansas was located when I first met them. It is fair to say that every one of our customers now…
Read MoreJan 14, 2022
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced the call for nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award.The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is the highest honor the Governor of Kansas awards to exporting businesses.Exporters of the Year are considered best in class in conducting overseas business…
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