Stay up to date with the latest information on Kansas businesses, grants and opportunities for communities from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Apr 10, 2026
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility. The company will invest almost $16 million over the next three to five years and create 80 new jobs.…
Read MoreApr 8, 2026
https://youtu.be/mCC4NkhCBrQ Kansas Tourism today announced the official designation of the Pony Express Historic Byway, a significant cultural and historic route traversing northern Kansas. This announcement secures the 13th addition to the Kansas Byways Program, further strengthening the state’s network of scenic and historic travel experiences. The Pony Express Historic Byway…
Read MoreMar 25, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland and the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced that $28,000 has been awarded to four small businesses across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain workers and continue building the state’s workforce through apprenticeships. Each awarded company will receive $7,000.…
Read MoreMar 23, 2026
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Indra Group, a global leader in air traffic management and mobility technology, has selected Olathe, Kansas as the location for its newest facility. Indra Group is investing nearly $7.5 million in its 25,000 square-foot radar facility at the Great Plains Commerce Center in Olathe, where…
Read MoreMar 20, 2026
The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) has awarded three distinguished honors to Kansas Tourism in their annual awards competition, including the respected Destination of the Year award, underscoring the state’s continued commitment to innovative and effective tourism promotion. Kansas Tourism also was named NATJA’s Destination of the Year in…
Read MoreMar 19, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $500,000 in Rural Apprenticeship Innovation for a Strong Economy (RAISE) funding to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs across rural Kansas. This new grant opportunity is administered through the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship and is available to the…
Read MoreMar 18, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Industrial Renovation for Opportunity and New Economic Development (IRONED) pilot program, a funding opportunity designed to help rural Kansas communities revitalize underused industrial and manufacturing buildings and prepare them for new or expanding businesses. A total…
Read MoreMar 17, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year’s first Weekend Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting from 8:00 a.m., Friday, March 27 through to 5:00 p.m., Sunday March 29. “As spring starts to roll…
Read MoreMar 13, 2026
The Kansas Department of Commerce celebrated the success of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) this week by bringing together representatives from 50 Kansas communities, statewide grant administrators, legislators and members of the Kansas congressional delegation. The event highlighted the impact of more than $22 million in CDBG…
Read MoreMar 11, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. The Kansas Tourism grant program supports projects that strengthen visitors’ experiences while driving local economic growth through job creation,…
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