Stay up to date with the latest information on Kansas businesses, grants and opportunities for communities from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Oct 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…
Read MoreOct 3, 2025
The Department of Commerce today announced the Kansas Art Commission (KAC) now is accepting nominations for the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through October 31. The Governor’s Arts Awards recognize and celebrate individuals, organizations and communities for their outstanding contributions and leadership…
Read MoreOct 1, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $23 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. Grants up to $2 million will be awarded to offset the capital expenses providers need to deploy service in unserved areas of Kansas. In its…
Read MoreSep 30, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1.5 million is available for a sixth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state. These grants help close the financial gaps for communities striving to…
Read MoreSep 23, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Department of Commerce has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Commerce received the award for the agency’s work in the Special Event category that impacts the entire state…
Read MoreSep 23, 2025
The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) today announced that the Tallgrass Artist Residency program will celebrate its 10th year of strengthening the Kansas arts community and connecting artists with the people and communities of the tallgrass prairie by inviting the public to its annual Fall Gathering. The event will take place…
Read MoreSep 19, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that Kansas Tourism has earned the Gold Award in the State Bridging Communities category for the popular Sunflower Summer program. Announced at the 2025 Educational Seminar for Tourism Organization (ESTO) Conference, ESTO awards recognize state and territory tourism offices for…
Read MoreSep 17, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the agency has awarded $75,000 in Rural Mural funding to support 12 public art projects in rural communities across the state. “Our rural communities are the backbone of what makes our state so great — they’re rich in culture,…
Read MoreSep 15, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that Commerce Assistant Secretary of Quality Places Matt Godinez has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The two-year term will begin January 1, 2026. “Assistant Secretary Godinez’s election to the…
Read MoreSep 10, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Weekend Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS. Designed for jobseekers who can’t attend job fairs during the standard work week, this event will run from 8:00 a.m.…
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