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Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Tops $15B in Private Sector Investments Since 2019

Dec 20, 2022

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since her administration took office in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $15 billion in private sector investment. This significant economic development milestone has resulted in more than 53,000 jobs created or retained.  “My administration has made Kansas a state where businesses have…

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Plan for 2023 with the International Division

Dec 20, 2022

A new year brings new opportunities, and the International Division can help promote your international business. Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program (KITSAP) – enter new markets or promote a new product or service by participating in a trade show. KITSAP will reimburse a portion of your trade show participation…

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Commerce Announces SEED Grant Recipients Supporting Economic Development

Dec 16, 2022

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the award recipients for the new Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. In total, 61 recipients will receive nearly $2.7 million to invest in small communities across the state.   “SEED grants provide funding for quality-of-life enhancements in some…

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Governor Kelly Announces Over $23M to Expand Broadband in Rural Kansas

Dec 15, 2022

~Funding will Connect Nearly 4,200 Homes, Businesses, Schools to Internet~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $23.1 million will be awarded to six service providers that will bring high-speed broadband service to nearly 4,200 homes, businesses, schools, health care facilities, and other institutions in unserved and rural areas of…

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Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job Seekers to Attend End-of-Year Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Dec 8, 2022

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites job seekers and employers to participate in the last Statewide Virtual Job Fair being offered in 2022. This virtual fair is hosted by KANSASWORKS and will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14.   “Since 2019, we have attracted more than $14…

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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of Sports Complex in Overland Park

Dec 7, 2022

OVERLAND PARK – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the groundbreaking of the 420,000-square-foot multi-sport complex at the Bluhawk development in Overland Park. The facility is part of the $400 million-plus, 277-acre, mixed-use project funded partly by STAR Bonds.  The Bluhawk Sports Facility will be built in two phases, anchored by a neighborhood…

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Access Africa Now: An Eight-part Virtual Series

Dec 7, 2022

February-September 2023 | 12 Noon ET | Virtual These eight webinars will share business opportunities in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola and Ethiopia. You can join every second Wednesday of the month from February to September 2023.  The webinars will include: Market information;  opportunities and challenges. Direct…

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India Energy Week

Dec 5, 2022

Under the Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP),the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) has identifiedIndia Energy Week (IEW) as an excellent opportunity for U.S. energy companies to expand their business in the industry through exhibition in the USA Partnership Pavilion! IEW held under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural…

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Navigating Digitization as a Small Business Owner

Dec 1, 2022

Are you ready to board the digital transformation train? Are you using digital and social platforms to enter new markets, improve profitability, transform operations and recruit more customers? To help you navigate understanding and implementing digital transformation that will help your business, join SBA and Small Business Majority's webinar on…

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Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Recipients of Annual Minority and Women Business Awards

Nov 18, 2022

TOPEKA – Minority- and woman-owned businesses were honored this week as part of Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development hosted its 37th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon at the Hotel Topeka at City Center. The awards luncheon recognized 12…

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