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Commerce Launches New Program to Power Research, Innovation in Kansas

Oct 31, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of ACCEL-KS – Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program (Phases 0 and 1), a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and win in the national innovation arena. The program will enable Kansas to leverage federal funding…

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

Jun 23, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards will be held Thursday, October 16, at the Robert W. Plaster Center in Pittsburg. The Kansas Department of Commerce still is accepting nominations for the popular annual award program, which recognizes companies…

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Commerce Launches New Kansas Small Business Office

Jun 11, 2025

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the official launch of the Kansas Small Business Office. The division is dedicated to empowering small businesses across the state with the resources, connections and support they need to prosper, serving as a vital link between entrepreneurs and state government.…

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Commerce Offers Opportunity to Attend 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress

May 6, 2025

Deputy Secretary of Business Development Joshua Jefferson today announced applications are being accepted to attend the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) on June 2-5 in Indianapolis. Small business owners, entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs), ecosystem builders and university partners are encouraged to apply. Applicants selected will become part of the 40-member…

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