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Stay up to date with the latest information on Kansas businesses, grants and opportunities for communities from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Recognizing Establishment of Lehigh Portland State Park

Jul 17, 2023

IOLA – Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed House Bill 2039, a bipartisan bill establishing Lehigh Portland State Park. She was joined by community members, legislators, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in Allen County to celebrate the designation of the park.  “Iola should be very proud to be the location…

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From HEAL Award to Rural Champion Playbook: Lincoln County is one to Follow!

Jul 13, 2023

Post Rock Fitness Center located in downtown Lincoln, KS The June ORP spotlight highlighted Lincoln Kansas and its many great accomplishments we have been seeing recently!With the recent announcement of the Spring 2023 HEAL awardees, we thought we would first highlight Post Rock Fitness LLC. This project was part of…

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Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits

Jul 13, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education, arts, and housing. The administration’s ongoing commitment to supporting…

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Kansas Surpasses 60,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Governor Kelly Administration

Jul 5, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has successfully collaborated with private sector businesses to create and retain more than 60,000 jobs in Kansas. This milestone continues the record-breaking economic development success the state has experienced under the Kelly administration. “60,000…

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Governor Kelly Signs Kansas Apprenticeship Act to Build Skilled Workforce

Jun 30, 2023

~Number of Kansas Apprentices Continues to Grow Thanks to Governor's Office of Registered Apprenticeship~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed House Bill 2292, bipartisan legislation that promotes and expands apprenticeships with businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit groups through the use of tax credits and grants. The legislation, known…

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Kansas Receives $451.7 Million for High Speed Broadband Infrastructure

Jun 26, 2023

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas will receive $451.7 million in funding to support broadband infrastructure construction to connect all Kansans, ensuring access to high-speed internet across the state.  “My administration is committed to ensuring every Kansan, regardless of their zip code, has access to fast and reliable…

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Broadband Acceleration Grant 3.0 Will Invest $5 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide in Kansas

Jun 22, 2023

TOPEKA – The State of Kansas continues to push towards bridging the digital divide with the launch of the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program 3.0. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development today announced the application window will open for submissions next week. “We recognize the urgent need to bridge the digital divide…

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Nominations Now Open for 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards

Jun 22, 2023

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make to their communities and to the Kansas economy. This year’s banquet and award ceremony will…

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Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $10 Million in High-Demand Workforce Development Grants

Jun 20, 2023

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that nearly $10 million has been awarded to 26 recipients for training and workforce development initiatives in high-demand and high-wage industries. Funding was made available through the Delivering Residents and Workforce (DRAW) program, which was launched by Commerce earlier…

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Governor Kelly Celebrates Michelin's More Than $100M Investment, Creation of 200 Jobs in Junction City

Jun 19, 2023

JUNCTION CITY – Governor Laura Kelly celebrates the announcement that Michelin will invest more than $100 million into its Junction City operations over the next five years, creating 200 new jobs. The investment will increase the company’s production capacity of Camso rubber tracks for agricultural equipment. “Michelin’s expansion is further proof…

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