Stay up to date with the latest information on Kansas businesses, grants and opportunities for communities from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Dec 1, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $100,000 has been awarded to support 20 new tourism marketing projects across Kansas. These projects will help communities elevate their advertising efforts and inspire new visitors to explore the Sunflower State. “Tourism is a powerful driver of economic growth…
Read MoreNov 21, 2025
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of KANSAS! Magazine, Governor Laura Kelly recently proclaimed November 2025 as KANSAS! Magazine Month. The proclamation honors the magazine’s eight decades of celebrating the people, places, culture and beauty of Kansas. “As we celebrate this milestone, we also honor the magazine’s enduring contribution to…
Read MoreNov 19, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 19 projects across Kansas. These investments are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, housing, and economic opportunities in rural and low- to moderate-income communities. “Communities throughout Kansas…
Read MoreNov 17, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19. “As we near the end of another year of numerous business…
Read MoreNov 10, 2025
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the State of Kansas and the Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes reciprocal driver’s license recognition between the two jurisdictions. The shared agreement allows Korean nationals residing in Kansas to exchange their Korean driver’s license for Kansas credentials —…
Read MoreOct 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…
Read MoreOct 22, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has received national recognition for its Youth Job Training project in Bartlett. The Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) presented Commerce with its President’s Award for Innovation, honoring outstanding state-level programs that demonstrate measurable…
Read MoreOct 17, 2025
Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night at the Robert W. Plaster Center at Pittsburg State University for their outstanding contributions to Kansas communities and the state economy at the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony. It was announced at the ceremony, attended…
Read MoreOct 6, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $250,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Designated Kansas Main Street communities. “Rural downtowns are full of history and character — and many have unused…
Read MoreOct 6, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8. “With our economy booming, there is no…
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