{"id":29836,"date":"2021-03-17T22:28:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T22:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kdc1000.wpengine.com\/?page_id=29836"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:26:33","slug":"international","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/international\/","title":{"rendered":"Internacional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n                <div class=\"hero-block hero-block--subpage  \" >\n\n        <div class=\"breadcrumb_wrapper\">\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\">Home<\/a> \/\n                                                                <span>International<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"hero-img\" style=\"\n                            background-image: url(https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/website-banner-4.jpg);                                                    background-position: center Top;\n                                \"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"container h-100\">\n            <div class=\"row align-items-center justify-content-center h-100\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 content\">\n                    <div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kansas-central-to-your-success\">Kansas: Central to Your Success<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading light\" id=\"h-\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container \">            <div class=\"wrapper-block  \" style=\"\n                                                                                                                                    \">\n        \n\n<p>Diversify your markets and expand your sales by increasing your exports!&nbsp; Whether you are just starting to explore selling outside of the U.S. or are looking for new markets, the international team at Commerce has the tools and experience to get you to your goals faster and with fewer obstacles.&nbsp; International trade show support, state-led trade missions, or an expanded virtual presence on the internet are just some of the ways we can help improve your bottom line. &nbsp;Join the many other Kansas companies that we work with on a regular basis and contact us today to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The state\u2019s central location, plentiful transportation options and intermodal services make it the first choice among businesses wanting to expand or relocate. &nbsp;That also goes for international companies looking to find a home among the many successful foreign invested ventures already located here.&nbsp; With its distribution dominance, manufacturing resources and modern energy platforms, Kansas continues to re-invest in key infrastructure such as airports, railroads, highways and broadband, and keeps business moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about all Kansas has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container \">            <div class=\"card-wrapper-block row \">\n                <div class=\"col-12 remove-padding-x\">\n            <h3>Learn about the International Division programs and services. <\/h3>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                \n<a class=\"row-block simple d-flex justify-content-between col-12\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international-2\/export-programs\/\">\n    <h5>Export Programs<\/h5>\n    <i class=\"icon-angle_right\" aria-label=\"View Export Programs\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<a class=\"row-block simple d-flex justify-content-between col-12\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/export\/\">\n    <h5>Export Services<\/h5>\n    <i class=\"icon-angle_right\" aria-label=\"View Export Services\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<a class=\"row-block simple d-flex justify-content-between col-12\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/global-resources\/\">\n    <h5>Global Resources<\/h5>\n    <i class=\"icon-angle_right\" aria-label=\"View Global Resources\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<a class=\"row-block simple d-flex justify-content-between col-12\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/international-investment\/\">\n    <h5>International Investment<\/h5>\n    <i class=\"icon-angle_right\" aria-label=\"View International Investment\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<a class=\"row-block simple d-flex justify-content-between col-12\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international-team\/\">\n    <h5>International Team<\/h5>\n    <i class=\"icon-angle_right\" aria-label=\"View International Team\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<a class=\"row-block simple d-flex justify-content-between col-12\"  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href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/tothestars\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"To The Stars Exporters\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"bg-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC01437-1-1024x683.jpg');\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <div class=\"hidden\"><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas exporters make significant contributions to the state&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/tothestars\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn white_btn\">To The Stars Exporters<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n                                            <\/div>\n    \n\n                    <div class=\"card-block col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 overlay\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/?page_id=36088\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Global Investment\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"bg-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-918353032-1024x603.jpg');\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <div class=\"hidden\"><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Discover how global investment is growing Kansas&#8217;s economy and providing high-quality jobs in local communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/?page_id=36088\" class=\"btn plain_btn white_btn\">Kansas Global Investment<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n                                            <\/div>\n    \n\n                    <div class=\"card-block col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 overlay\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2025 Governor's Exporter of the Year\"><\/a>\n            <div class=\"bg-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC00293-1024x624.jpg');\">\n                <div class=\"content\">\n                    <div class=\"hidden\"><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Geoprobe Systems is the 2025 Governor&#8217;s Exporter of the Year winner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn white_btn\">2025 Governor&#039;s Exporter of the Year<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n                                            <\/div>\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n                <div class=\"split-block split-transparent dark \">\n        <div class=\"row flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-7 col-xl-5 text-box\">\n                <div class=\"h-100 d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    <div class=\"content\">\n                        <div class=\"divider\" style=\"background: #f1ad02;\"><\/div>\n                        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are here to help!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have an export-specific question? Is there a topic you want to cover with a webinar? How can our newsletter be more effective for exporting? The International Division is here to support and assist Kansas companies in growing their exports. 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col-lg-6 featured\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international-2\/export-programs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Exporting Programs\"><\/a><div class=\"bg-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bartlett_grain_Kansas_2021-1024x683.jpg');\"><div class=\"content d-none d-md-block\"><h4>Exporting Programs<\/h4><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s International Division provides Kansas exporters with global insight and connections to grow their international business opportunities.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international-2\/export-programs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content d-block d-md-none\"><h4>Exporting Programs<\/h4><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s International Division provides Kansas exporters with global insight and connections to grow their international business opportunities.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international-2\/export-programs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div>    \n\n                <div class=\"card-block col-12 col-lg-6 featured\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/export\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Exporting Services\"><\/a><div class=\"bg-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Grundfos_1024.jpg');\"><div class=\"content d-none d-md-block\"><h4>Exporting Services<\/h4><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Learn about the variety of services that are designed to help Kansas exporters better leverage international opportunities.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/export\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content d-block d-md-none\"><h4>Exporting Services<\/h4><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Learn about the variety of services that are designed to help Kansas exporters better leverage international opportunities.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/export\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div>    \n\n                <div class=\"card-block col-12 col-lg-6 featured\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/international-investment\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Investment\"><\/a><div class=\"bg-block\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/international_web-1-1024x683.jpg');\"><div class=\"content d-none d-md-block\"><h4>Investment<\/h4><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Whether your company is planning to expand its U.S. presence or enter the market for the first time, a Kansas location can provide a cost-effective solution for your business.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/international\/international-investment\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn\">Read 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