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This new grant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/grant-applications-open-to-expand-rural-registered-apprenticeship-programs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/pilot-commerce-grant-to-support-renovating-industrial-manufacturing-buildings\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Pilot Commerce Grant to Support Renovating Industrial, Manufacturing Buildings\u00a0\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IRONED.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Pilot Commerce Grant to Support Renovating Industrial, Manufacturing Buildings\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 18, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Industrial Renovation for Opportunity and New Economic Development (IRONED) pilot program, a funding opportunity designed to help rural Kansas communities revitalize &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/pilot-commerce-grant-to-support-renovating-industrial-manufacturing-buildings\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/feeling-lucky-spring-into-a-new-career-at-upcoming-weekend-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Feeling Lucky? Spring into a New Career at Upcoming Weekend Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Job-Fair-Graphic.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Feeling Lucky? Spring into a New Career at Upcoming Weekend Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 17, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year\u2019s first Weekend Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting from 8:00 a.m., &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/feeling-lucky-spring-into-a-new-career-at-upcoming-weekend-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/commerce-celebrates-community-development-block-grant-awards-across-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Celebrates Community Development Block Grant Awards Across State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC07211.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Celebrates Community Development Block Grant Awards Across State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 13, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce celebrated the success of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) this week by bringing together representatives from 50 Kansas communities, statewide grant administrators, legislators and members of the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/commerce-celebrates-community-development-block-grant-awards-across-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/kansas-tourism-fuels-visitor-experiences-with-1-million-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Fuels Visitor Experiences with $1 Million in Attraction Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Attraction-Development-Grant-Awards.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Fuels Visitor Experiences with $1 Million in Attraction Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 11, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. The Kansas Tourism grant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/kansas-tourism-fuels-visitor-experiences-with-1-million-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/kac-grant-applications-now-open-to-support-community-arts\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KAC Grant Applications Now Open to Support Community Arts\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/KAC_RELEASE_V3.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KAC Grant Applications Now Open to Support Community Arts<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 2, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that applications are being accepted for three Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/kac-grant-applications-now-open-to-support-community-arts\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-nominations-are-open-for-2026-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces\u00a0Nominations\u00a0are\u00a0Open for 2026\u00a0Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GovernorsExporterOfTheYearV1-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces\u00a0Nominations\u00a0are\u00a0Open for 2026\u00a0Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 25, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly&nbsp;today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award.&nbsp; The Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award is one of the highest honors &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-nominations-are-open-for-2026-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/commerce-reopens-tax-credit-opportunities-for-nonprofits-healthcare-entities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Reopens Tax Credit Opportunities for Nonprofits, Healthcare Entities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CSP_TAX_CREDITS_RELEASE.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Reopens Tax Credit Opportunities for Nonprofits, Healthcare Entities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 20, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the latest round of the Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits, making $4.14 million in state tax credits available for donors to qualified projects. CSP &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/commerce-reopens-tax-credit-opportunities-for-nonprofits-healthcare-entities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/explore-new-opportunities-at-upcoming-kansasworks-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Explore New Opportunities at Upcoming KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/FebJobFair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Explore New Opportunities at Upcoming KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 17, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in February\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/explore-new-opportunities-at-upcoming-kansasworks-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/commerce-launches-two-new-kansas-community-empowerment-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches Two New Kansas Community Empowerment Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KCE_TWO_NEW_GRANTS1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches Two New Kansas Community Empowerment Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 13, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of two new grant opportunities through the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program. KCE, which is housed within the Quality Places Division at the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/commerce-launches-two-new-kansas-community-empowerment-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/gamechangers-champions-event-to-feature-startup-pitch-competition-networking\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Gamechangers &amp; Champions Event to Feature Startup Pitch Competition, Networking\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GamechangersAndChampions2026-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Gamechangers &amp; Champions Event to Feature Startup Pitch Competition, Networking<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 12, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with NXTUS, Inc. and KU Innovation Park, announced today it will host Gamechangers &amp; Champions 2026: Bracket Bash for Innovators and Angels in March. The high-energy event will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/gamechangers-champions-event-to-feature-startup-pitch-competition-networking\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/upper-floor-housing-coming-to-two-kansas-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Upper Floor Housing Coming to Two Kansas Main Street Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ROOMS_awarded2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Upper Floor Housing Coming to Two Kansas Main Street Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 10, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced two Kansas Main Street communities have been awarded funding through the Residential Opportunities On Main Street (ROOMS) program. Projects in El Dorado and Seneca will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/upper-floor-housing-coming-to-two-kansas-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/governor-kelly-celebrates-joe-walsh-other-kansas-artists-at-governors-arts-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Joe Walsh, Other Kansas Artists at Governor\u2019s Arts Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC02885-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Joe Walsh, Other Kansas Artists at Governor\u2019s Arts Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 3, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly and\u00a0the\u00a0Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) at the\u00a0Kansas\u00a0Department of Commerce announced\u00a0the recipients of the 2026 Kansas Governor\u2019s Arts Awards\u00a0at its\u00a0annual\u00a0ceremony\u00a0Monday, February 2,\u00a0at the Docking State Office\u00a0Building in Topeka.\u00a0 \u201cThanks to the dedicated individuals and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/02\/governor-kelly-celebrates-joe-walsh-other-kansas-artists-at-governors-arts-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/kansas-tourism-shares-video-campaign-celebrating-kansas-165th-birthday\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Shares Video Campaign Celebrating Kansas\u2019 165th Birthday\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kansas-Day-Graphic.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Shares Video Campaign Celebrating Kansas\u2019 165th Birthday<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 29, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Today, January 29, Kansas is celebrating its 165th birthday. To mark this milestone, Kansas Tourism has released a new video showcasing all things Kansas \u2014 from iconic scenes to unexpected adventures. The video continues the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/kansas-tourism-shares-video-campaign-celebrating-kansas-165th-birthday\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-launches-grant-to-promote-rural-opportunities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches Grant to Promote Rural Opportunities in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NewInitiativeRural2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches Grant to Promote Rural Opportunities in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 29, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the WorKS: Public Broadcasting Grant. The new grant opportunity has $500,000 available for Kansas public broadcasting stations to produce original, educational content &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-launches-grant-to-promote-rural-opportunities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-awards-over-4-million-in-cdbg-grants-to-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards Over $4 Million in CDBG Grants to Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CDBG_Awarded2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards Over $4 Million in CDBG Grants to Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 28, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $4.1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 12 projects across Kansas. The investments will strengthen infrastructure, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-awards-over-4-million-in-cdbg-grants-to-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-launches-grant-to-support-innovation-incubator-spaces-in-small-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches Grant to Support Innovation, Incubator Spaces in Small Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ReviveAndThrive2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches Grant to Support Innovation, Incubator Spaces in Small Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 28, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Downtown Revive &amp; Thrive: Rehabilitation for Innovation and Incubator Spaces program. There is a total of $500,000 available in funding for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-launches-grant-to-support-innovation-incubator-spaces-in-small-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/kansas-magazine-releases-second-kids-edition-for-students-across-the-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSAS! Magazine Releases Second Kids\u2019 Edition for Students Across the State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KS19-1457-2_w.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSAS! Magazine Releases Second Kids\u2019 Edition for Students Across the State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 22, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Building on the success of its inaugural issue, KANSAS! magazine, an award-winning subscription publication produced by Kansas Tourism, is proud to announce the release of its second annual edition of KANSAS! Kids \u2014 a magazine &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/kansas-magazine-releases-second-kids-edition-for-students-across-the-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-seeking-support-to-identify-vacant-buildings-for-redevelopment\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Seeking Support to Identify Vacant Buildings for Redevelopment\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Housing-Redev_Release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Seeking Support to Identify Vacant Buildings for Redevelopment<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 12, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce is launching an initiative to identify vacant, abandoned or underutilized buildings suitable for redevelopment into housing units. Local leaders, community &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-seeking-support-to-identify-vacant-buildings-for-redevelopment\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/new-grant-opportunities-available-through-revised-signs-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Grant Opportunities Available Through Revised SIGNS Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIGNS_Release_3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Grant Opportunities Available Through Revised SIGNS Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 9, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a new round of Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant opportunities, building on the program\u2019s inaugural year in 2025 with several updates designed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/new-grant-opportunities-available-through-revised-signs-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-hosts-first-virtual-job-fair-of-new-year-with-new-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Hosts First Virtual Job Fair of New Year with New Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JAN_JobFairRelease_2026.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Hosts First Virtual Job Fair of New Year with New Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 8, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year\u2019s first Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/01\/commerce-hosts-first-virtual-job-fair-of-new-year-with-new-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-6-7m-in-broadband-acceleration-grants-for-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $6.7M in Broadband Acceleration Grants for Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BAG5_.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $6.7M in Broadband Acceleration Grants for Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 31, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $6.7 million has been awarded to five Internet Service Providers through the latest round of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. These awards will be matched with an additional $6.7 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-6-7m-in-broadband-acceleration-grants-for-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/fifteen-rural-economic-development-grant-recipients-announced\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Fifteen Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEED_Release2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Fifteen Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 24, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Office of Rural Prosperity at the Department of Commerce has awarded $337,833 in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants, supporting 15 quality-of-life projects &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/fifteen-rural-economic-development-grant-recipients-announced\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/gov-kelly-and-kansas-city-chiefs-announce-agreement-on-plans-for-state-of-the-art-domed-stadium-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image-8-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 22, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Gov. Kelly: \u201cThis is a game-changer for Kansas\u201d~ New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state ~ Gov. Laura Kelly &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/gov-kelly-and-kansas-city-chiefs-announce-agreement-on-plans-for-state-of-the-art-domed-stadium-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-over-1m-for-apprenticeship-programs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Over $1M for Apprenticeship Programs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ORP_Apprenticeship_ReleaseFinal.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Over $1M for Apprenticeship Programs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $535,000 has been awarded to 12 businesses across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain workers and continue building the state\u2019s workforce through apprenticeships. The grant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-over-1m-for-apprenticeship-programs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/commerce-opens-applications-for-rural-champions-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Opens Applications for Rural Champions Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Rural-Champ_Release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Opens Applications for Rural Champions Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 11, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the third cohort of the Rural Champions program. A total of $549,600 will be distributed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/commerce-opens-applications-for-rural-champions-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/kansas-broadband-receives-federal-approval-for-166-6m-bead-final-proposal\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BEAD_Release_nologos.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 8, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development\u2019s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/kansas-broadband-receives-federal-approval-for-166-6m-bead-final-proposal\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-and-employers-to-take-advantage-of-upcoming-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Encourages Jobseekers and Employers to Take Advantage of Upcoming Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/StatewideJobFair_Release_12_2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Encourages Jobseekers and Employers to Take Advantage of Upcoming Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 4, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-and-employers-to-take-advantage-of-upcoming-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/commerce-awards-100000-for-tourism-marketing-projects-across-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards $100,000 for Tourism Marketing Projects Across Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TourismMarketingProjects_release2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards $100,000 for Tourism Marketing Projects Across Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 1, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/commerce-awards-100000-for-tourism-marketing-projects-across-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/kansas-tourism-celebrates-80-years-of-kansas-magazine\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Celebrates 80 Years of KANSAS! Magazine\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TourismRelease.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Celebrates 80 Years of KANSAS! Magazine<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 21, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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\u2019s eight decades of celebrating the people, places, culture and beauty &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/kansas-tourism-celebrates-80-years-of-kansas-magazine\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/commerce-awards-over-7-6m-in-cdbg-grants-to-19-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CDBG_Release-2-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 19, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/commerce-awards-over-7-6m-in-cdbg-grants-to-19-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/commerce-shares-upcoming-november-virtual-job-fair-for-jobseekers-and-employers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Shares Upcoming November Virtual Job Fair for Jobseekers and Employers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JobFair_Release-template.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Shares Upcoming November Virtual Job Fair for Jobseekers and Employers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 17, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, starting at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/commerce-shares-upcoming-november-virtual-job-fair-for-jobseekers-and-employers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/kansas-korea-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-reciprocal-drivers-licenses\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas, Korea Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Reciprocal Driver\u2019s Licenses\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC09425.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas, Korea Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Reciprocal Driver\u2019s Licenses<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 10, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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\u2019s license recognition between the two jurisdictions. The shared agreement allows &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/11\/kansas-korea-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-reciprocal-drivers-licenses\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/commerce-launches-new-program-to-power-research-innovation-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches New Program to Power Research, Innovation in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ACCELKS_SBIR_STTR2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches New Program to Power Research, Innovation in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 31, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of ACCEL-KS \u2013 Kansas SBIR\/STTR Matching Program (Phases 0 and 1), a new initiative to help Kansas innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers compete and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/commerce-launches-new-program-to-power-research-innovation-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/commerce-wins-presidents-award-for-innovation-from-coscda-for-youth-job-training-program-in-bartlett\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Wins President\u2019s Award for Innovation from COSCDA for Youth Job Training Program in Bartlett\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/COSCDA.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Wins President\u2019s Award for Innovation from COSCDA for Youth Job Training Program in Bartlett<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 22, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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) &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/commerce-wins-presidents-award-for-innovation-from-coscda-for-youth-job-training-program-in-bartlett\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/governor-kelly-and-kansas-department-of-commerce-celebrate-kansas-businesses-at-2025-to-the-stars-ceremony\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Commerce Celebrate Kansas Businesses at 2025 \u2018To The Stars\u2019 Ceremony\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07404.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Commerce Celebrate Kansas Businesses at 2025 \u2018To The Stars\u2019 Ceremony<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 17, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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\u2019s &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/governor-kelly-and-kansas-department-of-commerce-celebrate-kansas-businesses-at-2025-to-the-stars-ceremony\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/rooms-grants-available-for-upper-floor-housing-in-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"ROOMS Grants Available for Upper-Floor Housing in Main Street Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ROOMS.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>ROOMS Grants Available for Upper-Floor Housing in Main Street Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 6, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/rooms-grants-available-for-upper-floor-housing-in-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/kansasworks-encourages-employers-jobseekers-to-join-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Encourages Employers, Jobseekers to Join Statewide Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Job-Fair-Oct-25.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Encourages Employers, Jobseekers to Join Statewide Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 6, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the fair will take place from &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/kansasworks-encourages-employers-jobseekers-to-join-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/kansas-arts-commission-opens-nominations-for-2026-governors-arts-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Arts Commission Opens Nominations for 2026 Governor\u2019s Arts Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arts-Commission2-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Arts Commission Opens Nominations for 2026 Governor\u2019s Arts Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 3, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Department of Commerce today announced the Kansas Art Commission (KAC) now is accepting nominations for the 2026 Kansas Governor\u2019s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through October 31. The Governor\u2019s &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/kansas-arts-commission-opens-nominations-for-2026-governors-arts-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/commerce-announces-23m-in-funding-available-for-broadband-investments\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces $23M in Funding Available for Broadband Investments\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BAG-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces $23M in Funding Available for Broadband Investments<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 1, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/10\/commerce-announces-23m-in-funding-available-for-broadband-investments\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-offers-1-5m-in-heal-grants-to-revitalize-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Offers $1.5M in HEAL Grants to Revitalize Downtown Buildings\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/heal-6.0.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Offers $1.5M in HEAL Grants to Revitalize Downtown Buildings<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 30, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-offers-1-5m-in-heal-grants-to-revitalize-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-receives-iedc-excellence-in-economic-development-gold-award-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Receives IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IDEC-Gold_Release-Social-Media.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Receives IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 23, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-receives-iedc-excellence-in-economic-development-gold-award-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/tallgrass-artist-residency-program-celebrates-10-years-of-inspiration\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Tallgrass Artist Residency Program Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiration\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSCF4687.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Tallgrass Artist Residency Program Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiration<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 23, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/tallgrass-artist-residency-program-celebrates-10-years-of-inspiration\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/kansas-tourism-wins-second-national-award-for-sunflower-summer-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Wins Second National Award for Sunflower Summer Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Tourism-Gold-Award-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Wins Second National Award for Sunflower Summer Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 19, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/kansas-tourism-wins-second-national-award-for-sunflower-summer-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-announces-12-rural-mural-awards-to-enrich-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces 12 Rural Mural Awards to Enrich Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rural-mural-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces 12 Rural Mural Awards to Enrich Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 17, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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. \u201cOur rural communities &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-announces-12-rural-mural-awards-to-enrich-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-assistant-secretary-to-serve-on-iedc-board-of-directors\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Assistant Secretary to Serve on IEDC Board of Directors\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Matt.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Assistant Secretary to Serve on IEDC Board of Directors<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/commerce-assistant-secretary-to-serve-on-iedc-board-of-directors\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/kansasworks-partners-with-kansas-companies-to-offer-weekend-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Partners With Kansas Companies to Offer Weekend Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/job-fair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Partners With Kansas Companies to Offer Weekend Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 10, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Weekend Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS. Designed for jobseekers who can\u2019t &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/09\/kansasworks-partners-with-kansas-companies-to-offer-weekend-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/commerce-receives-iedc-excellence-in-economic-development-gold-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Receives IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC9594_Enhanced_NR_Edit_025ea46d-7d9a-4a99-824b-47ae55ae4124-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Receives IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 27, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/commerce-receives-iedc-excellence-in-economic-development-gold-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/grant-applications-open-to-help-expand-apprenticeship-programs-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Grant Applications Open to Help Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC3974-Edit.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Grant Applications Open to Help Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 25, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $550,000 in grant funding is available to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship programs across Kansas. The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship grant will be &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/grant-applications-open-to-help-expand-apprenticeship-programs-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/fourth-round-of-seed-grants-available-for-rural-quality-of-life-initiatives\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Fourth Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/seed-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Fourth Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 22, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a new round of funding totaling $341,000 is available through the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. Now entering its fourth round, the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/fourth-round-of-seed-grants-available-for-rural-quality-of-life-initiatives\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/commerce-awards-362000-in-e-heal-funding-for-rural-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards $362,000 in E-HEAL Funding for Rural Downtown Buildings\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/E-HEAL.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards $362,000 in E-HEAL Funding for Rural Downtown Buildings<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 8, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $362,000 through the Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) program. These funds will support five downtown revitalization projects for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/commerce-awards-362000-in-e-heal-funding-for-rural-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-10-4m-to-increase-broadband-adoption\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Ty-Contracting-Spearville-11132013.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 4, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-10-4m-to-increase-broadband-adoption\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/commerces-quality-places-division-awarded-two-national-impact-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce\u2019s Quality Places Division Awarded Two National Impact Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Keeper-Sunset-070819-IMG_5961-toned-Ramsdale.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce\u2019s Quality Places Division Awarded Two National Impact Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 4, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has earned national recognition for its innovative approaches to economic and community development. The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/commerces-quality-places-division-awarded-two-national-impact-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-fuels-a-new-economic-era-for-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Fuels a New Economic Era for Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aug13JobFair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Fuels a New Economic Era for Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 1, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/08\/kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-fuels-a-new-economic-era-for-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-awards-over-8-7-million-in-cdbg-funds-to-support-16-community-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards Over $8.7 Million in CDBG Funds to Support 16 Community Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CDBG-Release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards Over $8.7 Million in CDBG Funds to Support 16 Community Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 29, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $8.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds has been awarded to support 16 vital projects across Kansas. These investments will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-awards-over-8-7-million-in-cdbg-funds-to-support-16-community-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/hire-a-veteran-day-virtual-job-fair-focuses-on-transitioning-servicemembers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"\u2018Hire a Veteran Day\u2019 Virtual Job Fair Focuses on Transitioning Servicemembers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/veteran-job-fair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>\u2018Hire a Veteran Day\u2019 Virtual Job Fair Focuses on Transitioning Servicemembers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 16, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in the upcoming \u201cHire a Veteran Day\u201d virtual job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 7:30 a.m. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/hire-a-veteran-day-virtual-job-fair-focuses-on-transitioning-servicemembers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-announces-awardees-to-implement-innovative-accel-ks-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces Awardees to Implement Innovative ACCEL-KS Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ACCEL-KS-awardees-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces Awardees to Implement Innovative ACCEL-KS Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the department\u2019s Office of Innovation has selected two partner organizations to implement the Proof-of-Concept portion of its Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) program. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-announces-awardees-to-implement-innovative-accel-ks-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/kansas-arts-commission-awards-1m-for-arts-and-culture-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Arts Commission Awards $1M for Arts and Culture Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KAC-Grants-Social-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Arts Commission Awards $1M for Arts and Culture Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 108 grant recipients will share $1 million in total funding from the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC). The funding reinforces KAC\u2019s role as a catalyst for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/kansas-arts-commission-awards-1m-for-arts-and-culture-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-panasonic-ev-battery-manufacturing-facility-in-de-soto\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC02535.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 14, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland along with many federal and state dignitaries today celebrated with Panasonic Energy the grand opening of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-panasonic-ev-battery-manufacturing-facility-in-de-soto\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/kansasworks-highlights-career-opportunities-at-upcoming-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Highlights Career Opportunities at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/July16-Job-Fair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Highlights Career Opportunities at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 9, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/kansasworks-highlights-career-opportunities-at-upcoming-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-groundbreaking-roi-study-on-registered-apprenticeships\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Groundbreaking ROI Study on Registered Apprenticeships\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RA-Release-V2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Groundbreaking ROI Study on Registered Apprenticeships<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 9, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the release of a study recognizing the positive return on investment (ROI) companies receive by participating in registered apprenticeship programs. The analysis was drawn from &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-groundbreaking-roi-study-on-registered-apprenticeships\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-awards-4-1-million-in-tax-credits-to-spur-revitalization-efforts\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards $4.1 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Revitalization Efforts\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSP-Release-Graphic.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards $4.1 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Revitalization Efforts<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 9, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.1 million through the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP) to support significant fundraising efforts for 30 non-profit organizations &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-awards-4-1-million-in-tax-credits-to-spur-revitalization-efforts\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/2025-sunflower-summer-free-program-opens-statewide-on-july-12\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2025 Sunflower Summer Free Program Opens Statewide on July 12\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/opening.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2025 Sunflower Summer Free Program Opens Statewide on July 12<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 8, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Sunflower Summer program, inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures across the state. Created especially for Kansas students and their &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/2025-sunflower-summer-free-program-opens-statewide-on-july-12\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-launches-new-chapter-of-kansas-community-empowerment-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches New Chapter of Kansas Community Empowerment Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/KCE-release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches New Chapter of Kansas Community Empowerment Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 3, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has assumed the administration of the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program as of July 1. Previously administered by K-State Research &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/commerce-launches-new-chapter-of-kansas-community-empowerment-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/international-delegation-visits-kansas-for-one-health-industry-engagement-days\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"International Delegation Visits Kansas for One Health Industry Engagement Days\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6.5InternationalBrunch-23.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>International Delegation Visits Kansas for One Health Industry Engagement Days<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 24, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and the Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership, recently hosted an international delegation for the One Health Industry &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/international-delegation-visits-kansas-for-one-health-industry-engagement-days\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards-headed-to-pittsburg-nominate-a-business-today\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Headed to Pittsburg \u2013 Nominate A Business Today\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nominate-today-1-cover.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Headed to Pittsburg \u2013 Nominate A Business Today<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards will be held Thursday, October 16, at the Robert W. Plaster Center in Pittsburg. The Kansas Department &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards-headed-to-pittsburg-nominate-a-business-today\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/kansas-tourism-announces-2025sunflower-summer-attraction-lineup\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces 2025Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Venues-june-2025-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces 2025Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas Tourism today announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state \u2014&nbsp; museums &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/kansas-tourism-announces-2025sunflower-summer-attraction-lineup\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/kansasworks-hosts-june-virtual-job-fair-for-open-positions-across-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Hosts June Virtual Job Fair for Open Positions Across Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/June25JobFair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Hosts June Virtual Job Fair for Open Positions Across Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 16, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/kansasworks-hosts-june-virtual-job-fair-for-open-positions-across-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/commerce-supports-five-communities-with-upper-floor-units-downtown\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Supports Five Communities with Upper Floor Units Downtown\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ROOMS-June-2025.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Supports Five Communities with Upper Floor Units Downtown<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 12, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced five grant recipients will share $250,000 funding through the Residential Opportunities On Main Street (ROOMS) program. Five projects in designated Kansas Main Street communities have been &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/commerce-supports-five-communities-with-upper-floor-units-downtown\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/commerce-launches-new-kansas-small-business-office\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches New Kansas Small Business Office\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDCGEC-Round-6-05-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches New Kansas Small Business Office<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 11, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the official launch of the Kansas Small Business Office. The division is dedicated to empowering small businesses across the state with the resources, connections and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/commerce-launches-new-kansas-small-business-office\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-grand-opening-of-heartland-coca-cola-olathe-production-campus\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC00334.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 10, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced the grand opening of the 700,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus (OPC). The more than $400-million-dollar investment will enhance the company\u2019s production capabilities and support local economic growth. \u201cHeartland &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-grand-opening-of-heartland-coca-cola-olathe-production-campus\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-2-3m-for-digital-skills-programs-to-drive-workforce-readiness\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $2.3M for Digital Skills Programs to Drive Workforce Readiness\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DOCK-Award-June-2025.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $2.3M for Digital Skills Programs to Drive Workforce Readiness<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 4, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday a $2.3 million investment in digital skills training and workforce readiness programs that will target nearly 50,000 Kansans. Through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program, the Kansas Office &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-2-3m-for-digital-skills-programs-to-drive-workforce-readiness\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-groundbreaking-of-43m-freestate-middle-mile-network-broadband-initiative\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of $43M Freestate Middle Mile Network Broadband Initiative\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/middle-mile.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of $43M Freestate Middle Mile Network Broadband Initiative<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that the Freestate Middle Mile Network, a program aimed to close digital gaps across the state, will officially break ground this month. \u201cThe Freestate Network represents yet another transformative step &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-groundbreaking-of-43m-freestate-middle-mile-network-broadband-initiative\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/collaboration-fuels-investment-in-kansas-smallest-rural-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Collaboration Fuels Investment in Kansas\u2019 Smallest Rural Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/townsgrantV2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Collaboration Fuels Investment in Kansas\u2019 Smallest Rural Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 28, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that in partnership with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Kansas Health Foundation and Sunflower Foundation, the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $298,825 in Towns &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/collaboration-fuels-investment-in-kansas-smallest-rural-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/kansas-tourism-awards-almost-600k-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Awards Almost $600K in Attraction Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/travelks.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Awards Almost $600K in Attraction Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 27, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that nearly $600,000 has been awarded in the latest round of Tourism Attraction Development Grant funding, bringing the total awarded this fiscal year to more &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/kansas-tourism-awards-almost-600k-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/sunflower-summer-program-wins-national-award-for-tourism-impact\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Sunflower Summer Program Wins National Award for Tourism Impact\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sunflower-summer-release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Sunflower Summer Program Wins National Award for Tourism Impact<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 23, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced Kansas Tourism received national recognition for its work on the Sunflower Summer program, which was named the Best Local Impact Campaign at the 2025 eTSY &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/sunflower-summer-program-wins-national-award-for-tourism-impact\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/craig-vanwey-named-commerce-employee-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Craig VanWey Named Commerce Employee of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/craig.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Craig VanWey Named Commerce Employee of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced Craig VanWey has been named the Kansas Department of Commerce 2024 Employee of the Year. VanWey is Senior Regional Director for Commerce\u2019s In-State Business Development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/craig-vanwey-named-commerce-employee-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/commerce-deputy-secretary-recognized-as-top-economic-developer\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Deputy Secretary Recognized as Top Economic Developer\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/JTD.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Deputy Secretary Recognized as Top Economic Developer<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 12, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced Commerce Deputy Secretary for Business Development Joshua Jefferson was named one of North America\u2019s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect. The annual recognition honors &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/commerce-deputy-secretary-recognized-as-top-economic-developer\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/merck-animal-health-investing-895m-in-de-soto-plant-expansion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merck.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Second Largest Private Investment in State History~ Governor Laura Kelly and Merck Animal Health today jointly announced an $895 million capital expansion project at the company\u2019s manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. The second largest &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/merck-animal-health-investing-895m-in-de-soto-plant-expansion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/commerce-opens-nominations-for-2025-to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Opens Nominations for 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TTS-Release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Opens Nominations for 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 6, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The increasingly popular annual award program recognizes companies &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/commerce-opens-nominations-for-2025-to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/commerce-offers-opportunity-to-attend-2025-global-entrepreneurship-congress\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Offers Opportunity to Attend 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KDCGEC-Posts-1-website-02.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Offers Opportunity to Attend 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 6, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Deputy Secretary of Business Development Joshua Jefferson today announced applications are being accepted to attend the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) on June 2-5 in Indianapolis. Small business owners, entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs), ecosystem builders &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/commerce-offers-opportunity-to-attend-2025-global-entrepreneurship-congress\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-international-division-recognized-for-excellence-in-export-promotion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce International Division Recognized for Excellence in Export Promotion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kansas-Commerce-REPP-Award-Pic.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce International Division Recognized for Excellence in Export Promotion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 30, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce International Division has been awarded the Regional Export Promotion Program (REPP) Member of the Year Award. This honor from &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-international-division-recognized-for-excellence-in-export-promotion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-launches-blueprint-to-build-grant-program-for-community-centers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches Blueprint to Build Grant Program for Community Centers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B2B.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches Blueprint to Build Grant Program for Community Centers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 30, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Blueprint to Build program, an innovative new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding round. This program provides rural Kansas communities a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-launches-blueprint-to-build-grant-program-for-community-centers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/kansasworks-to-hold-weekend-statewide-virtual-job-fair-in-may\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS to Hold Weekend Statewide Virtual Job Fair in May\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-18JobFairV2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS to Hold Weekend Statewide Virtual Job Fair in May<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 29, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced an upcoming job fair that will be held on a weekend for Kansans seeking new career opportunities. Jobseekers and employers from all industries are encouraged &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/kansasworks-to-hold-weekend-statewide-virtual-job-fair-in-may\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/kansas-arts-commission-announces-2025-tallgrass-artists-in-residence\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Arts Commission Announces 2025 Tallgrass Artists-in-Residence\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tallgrass.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Arts Commission Announces 2025 Tallgrass Artists-in-Residence<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 25, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) has announced the selection of 10 outstanding artists and artistic teams from across the United States who will participate in the 2025 Tallgrass Artist Residency program. The residency offers artists &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/kansas-arts-commission-announces-2025-tallgrass-artists-in-residence\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-awards-over-1-5-million-to-help-fund-downtown-revitalization-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards Over $1.5 Million to Help Fund Downtown Revitalization Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HEAL-Grant-Awardees.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards Over $1.5 Million to Help Fund Downtown Revitalization Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 24, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded more than $1.5 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) funding to support 19 projects revitalizing downtown buildings &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-awards-over-1-5-million-to-help-fund-downtown-revitalization-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-awards-cdbg-grants-to-support-commercial-revitalization-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards CDBG Grants to Support Commercial Revitalization Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CBDG-COVID-Res-AWARDED-2025.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards CDBG Grants to Support Commercial Revitalization Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 22, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $758,250 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to three Kansas communities: Burlingame, Lyon County and Overbrook. This &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-awards-cdbg-grants-to-support-commercial-revitalization-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-fiserv-to-open-regional-fintech-hub-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv\u00a0to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Finserv-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv\u00a0to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced earlier today that&nbsp;Fiserv, Inc.&nbsp;plans to open a&nbsp;Strategic Fintech Hub&nbsp;at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. The new location will add approximately 2,000 technology and operations-related jobs in the state, generate &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-fiserv-to-open-regional-fintech-hub-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-partnership-with-fiserv-to-launch-strategic-fintech-hub\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Partnership with Fiserv to Launch Strategic Fintech Hub\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fiserv-release-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Partnership with Fiserv to Launch Strategic Fintech Hub<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Kelly along with\u00a0Fiserv, Inc.\u00a0announced Monday their plan to open a new strategic fintech hub in Overland Park, Kansas. This location will bring approximately 2,000 jobs to the state as part of the company&#8217;s strategy &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-partnership-with-fiserv-to-launch-strategic-fintech-hub\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-encourages-communities-to-attend-housing-resources-event\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Encourages Communities to Attend Housing Resources Event\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HIAC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Encourages Communities to Attend Housing Resources Event<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 17, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Quality Places Division at the Kansas Department of Commerce is encouraging Kansas communities interested in moving local housing initiatives forward to take advantage of a special free event Tuesday, April 29, in Great Bend. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-encourages-communities-to-attend-housing-resources-event\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/kansasworks-hosts-job-fair-highlighting-open-positions-across-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Hosts Job Fair Highlighting Open Positions Across Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/April-2025-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Hosts Job Fair Highlighting Open Positions Across Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 16, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging jobseekers and employers alike to take part in the upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/kansasworks-hosts-job-fair-highlighting-open-positions-across-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/popular-sunflower-summer-program-returning-for-another-summer\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Popular Sunflower Summer Program Returning for Another Summer\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SS-April-2025.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Popular Sunflower Summer Program Returning for Another Summer<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the popular Sunflower Summer program, which encourages young Kansans to explore and fall in love with Kansas, will return this summer. Designed for Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/popular-sunflower-summer-program-returning-for-another-summer\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-celebrating-community-development-week-with-statewide-tour\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Celebrating Community Development Week with Statewide Tour\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cdbg-tour-press-release-graphic.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Celebrating Community Development Week with Statewide Tour<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 14, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce will celebrate National Community Development Week (April 21-25) with the inaugural Community Impact Tour \u2013 a five-day, 26-stop tour highlighting transformative projects across Kansas. National Community Development Week was established &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-celebrating-community-development-week-with-statewide-tour\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-launches-accel-ks-program-to-fast-track-innovation\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches ACCEL-KS Program to Fast-Track Innovation\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ACCEL-KS.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches ACCEL-KS Program to Fast-Track Innovation<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 10, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Office of Innovation is proud to announce the launch of the Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) program, an initiative aimed at fast-tracking innovative ideas to market-ready solutions. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-launches-accel-ks-program-to-fast-track-innovation\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/new-round-of-mural-grants-available-to-enrich-rural-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Round of Mural Grants Available to Enrich Rural Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/rural-mural-V2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Round of Mural Grants Available to Enrich Rural Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 3, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of a new round of Rural Mural funding to support the creation of projects in rural Kansas communities. The total amount of funding available is $125,000.&nbsp; &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/new-round-of-mural-grants-available-to-enrich-rural-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-hosts-roundtable-focused-on-post-military-employment-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Hosts Roundtable Focused on Post-Military Employment in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DOD-skill-bridge.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Hosts Roundtable Focused on Post-Military Employment in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 2, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland recently participated in a roundtable surrounding the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program and the efforts taking place at Commerce to grow the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-hosts-roundtable-focused-on-post-military-employment-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-offers-funding-opportunities-for-upper-floor-housing-in-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Offers Funding Opportunities for Upper Floor Housing in Main Street Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ROOMS.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Offers Funding Opportunities for Upper Floor Housing in Main Street Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 1, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-offers-funding-opportunities-for-upper-floor-housing-in-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-announces-new-opportunity-for-transformative-art-in-public-spaces\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces New Opportunity for Transformative Art in Public Spaces\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/TAPS-release-graphic-V2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces New Opportunity for Transformative Art in Public Spaces<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 1, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of an innovative program to support the enhancements of often overlooked public infrastructure to help drive economic growth and community vitality. The Transformative Art for Public &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-announces-new-opportunity-for-transformative-art-in-public-spaces\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-launches-signs-grant-to-boost-downtown-revitalization\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches SIGNS Grant to Boost Downtown Revitalization\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SIGNS-release-graphic.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches SIGNS Grant to Boost Downtown Revitalization<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 1, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce today launched the Supporting Innovative Growth through New Signage (SIGNS) grant, a new initiative aimed improving the appearance and appeal of retail and commercial business signage in downtowns across the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/commerce-launches-signs-grant-to-boost-downtown-revitalization\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansasworks-highlighting-construction-careers-at-upcoming-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Highlighting Construction Careers at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/construction-worker-and-his-manager-checking-the-progress-picture-id617878058-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Highlighting Construction Careers at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 26, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today encouraged jobseekers and employers interested in construction careers to take advantage of an upcoming virtual job fair. Hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS, the sector-specific fair will be from 8:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansasworks-highlighting-construction-careers-at-upcoming-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansas-innovation-partners-gather-for-gamechangers-and-champions-event\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Innovation Partners Gather for Gamechangers and Champions Event\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC06228GN2-590.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Innovation Partners Gather for Gamechangers and Champions Event<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 24, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Office of Innovation served as a convening partner last week for the Gamechangers and Champions event, held in Wichita, which brought together a diverse set of partners to support entrepreneurship and innovative startup &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansas-innovation-partners-gather-for-gamechangers-and-champions-event\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansas-tourism-wins-international-gold-for-annual-travel-guide\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Wins International Gold for Annual Travel Guide\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Travel-Guide-Award-2024.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Wins International Gold for Annual Travel Guide<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 19, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that Kansas Tourism earned a Gold Award for its 2024 Kansas Official Travel Guide, which provides information on the multitude of attractions, events, dining, lodging, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansas-tourism-wins-international-gold-for-annual-travel-guide\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-hilmar-cheese-companys-new-production-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's New Production Facility in Dodge City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HilmarCheeseRibbonCuttingDignitarieswithHilmarDodgeCityLeadershipTeam.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company&#8217;s New Production Facility in Dodge City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 17, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state and local officials this past Saturday to officially mark the opening of Hilmar Cheese Company&#8217;s new production facility in Dodge City, Kansas. \u201cI am pleased that&nbsp;Hilmar Cheese Company chose &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-hilmar-cheese-companys-new-production-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/governor-kelly-recognizes-melissa-etheridge-others-at-governors-arts-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Recognizes Melissa Etheridge, Others at Governor\u2019s Arts Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC05462bf-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Recognizes Melissa Etheridge, Others at Governor\u2019s Arts Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 13, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Kansas Governor\u2019s Arts Awards during a ceremony held at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center. The event was focused &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/governor-kelly-recognizes-melissa-etheridge-others-at-governors-arts-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansasworks-highlights-available-state-agency-jobs-at-march-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Highlights Available State Agency Jobs at March Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Highlights Available State Agency Jobs at March Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 12, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month\u2019s Virtual State Agency Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansasworks-highlights-available-state-agency-jobs-at-march-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansas-celebrates-global-cuisines-and-cultures-week-on-march-16-22\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Celebrates Global Cuisines and Cultures Week on March 16-22\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CCW_PressRelease_Graphic.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Celebrates Global Cuisines and Cultures Week on March 16-22<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 12, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Global Cuisines and Cultures Week will take place next week, from Sunday, March 16, until Saturday, March 22. Organized by the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/kansas-celebrates-global-cuisines-and-cultures-week-on-march-16-22\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/kansasworks-hosts-manufacturing-and-aerospace-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Hosts Manufacturing and Aerospace Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ManuJobFair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Hosts Manufacturing and Aerospace Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 26, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers interested in Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace to take advantage of March\u2019s Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/kansasworks-hosts-manufacturing-and-aerospace-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/commerce-cdbg-program-awards-almost-3-5m-for-economic-development-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce CDBG Program Awards Almost $3.5M for Economic Development Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CDBG-Feb-2025.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce CDBG Program Awards Almost $3.5M for Economic Development Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 25, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support 12 housing rehabilitation and commercial revitalization projects &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/commerce-cdbg-program-awards-almost-3-5m-for-economic-development-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/commerce-unveils-groundbreaking-overhaul-of-community-development-block-grant-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Unveils Groundbreaking Overhaul of Community Development Block Grant Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CDBG-REVAMP.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Unveils Groundbreaking Overhaul of Community Development Block Grant Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 20, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today significant changes to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) \u2013 Community Facilities program to allow a rolling application process, lower local match requirements and an expanded scope of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/commerce-unveils-groundbreaking-overhaul-of-community-development-block-grant-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/kansasworks-hosts-first-ever-weekend-job-fair-for-jobseekers-employers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Hosts First-Ever Weekend Job Fair for Jobseekers, Employers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WeekendJobFair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Hosts First-Ever Weekend Job Fair for Jobseekers, Employers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 19, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is pleased to announce the first-ever weekend job fair. Jobseekers and employers of all industries are encouraged to take part in the virtual job fair, hosted by &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/kansasworks-hosts-first-ever-weekend-job-fair-for-jobseekers-employers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/commerce-hosts-czech-republic-and-animal-health-experts-for-virtual-roundtable\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Hosts Czech Republic and Animal Health Experts for Virtual Roundtable\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Czech-roundtable.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Hosts Czech Republic and Animal Health Experts for Virtual Roundtable<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 11, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, hosted an online Animal Health Roundtable last week focusing on best practices in biosecurity &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/commerce-hosts-czech-republic-and-animal-health-experts-for-virtual-roundtable\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/governor-kelly-lieutenant-governor-toland-visit-ksi-conveyors-2024-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly, Lieutenant Governor Toland Visits KSi Conveyors, 2024 Exporter of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02481-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly, Lieutenant Governor Toland Visits KSi Conveyors, 2024 Exporter of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 6, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor David Toland visited KSi Conveyors in Sabetha Thursday to officially honor the company\u2019s selection as the 2024 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year. \u201cKSi is changing the agricultural industry and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/governor-kelly-lieutenant-governor-toland-visit-ksi-conveyors-2024-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/lt-governor-toland-announces-more-than-4-million-available-in-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CSP.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 5, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $4.13 million in tax credits will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). \u201cRevitalizing our communities and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/lt-governor-toland-announces-more-than-4-million-available-in-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/applications-open-for-kansas-arts-commission-funding-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/KAC-Grant-V3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 4, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/02\/applications-open-for-kansas-arts-commission-funding-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-11m-for-community-improvements\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $11M\u00a0for Community Improvements\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CDBG-award-V2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $11M\u00a0for Community Improvements<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 31, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects.&nbsp; \u201cThe Community Development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-11m-for-community-improvements\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/warehouse-transportation-and-wholesale-trade-careers-highlighted-at-upcoming-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Warehouse, Transportation and Wholesale Trade Careers Highlighted at Upcoming Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/warehouse-job-fair-V2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Warehouse, Transportation and Wholesale Trade Careers Highlighted at Upcoming Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 29, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers interested in warehouse, transportation and wholesale trade occupations to take part in February\u2019s Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/warehouse-transportation-and-wholesale-trade-careers-highlighted-at-upcoming-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/lt-governor-toland-announces-rural-economic-development-grant-recipients\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Toland Announces Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEED-Awardees.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Toland Announces Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 23, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the award recipients for the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. In this round of funding, more than $250,000 was distributed among 12 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/lt-governor-toland-announces-rural-economic-development-grant-recipients\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kansasworks-offers-employment-resources-at-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Offers Employment Resources at Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aug-job-fair-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Offers Employment Resources at Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 17, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to take part in the Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22. \u201cKansas is &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kansasworks-offers-employment-resources-at-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/aar-corp-investing-up-to-9-5m-expanding-operations-in-wellington\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"AAR CORP. Investing Up to $9.5M, Expanding Operations in Wellington\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AAR-CORP-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>AAR CORP. Investing Up to $9.5M, Expanding Operations in Wellington<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that AAR CORP., a leading provider in the aviation industry for commercial and governmental operators, is committed to investing up to $9.5 million expanding operations &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/aar-corp-investing-up-to-9-5m-expanding-operations-in-wellington\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nominations-open-for-2025-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nominations Open for\u00a02025 Exporter of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nominations Open for\u00a02025 Exporter of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 10, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious honor &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nominations-open-for-2025-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kansas-tourism-unveils-its-2025-kansas-travel-guide\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Unveils its 2025 Kansas Travel Guide\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Travel-Guide-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Unveils its 2025 Kansas Travel Guide<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 10, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas Tourism today announced the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. The guide is available in both print and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kansas-tourism-unveils-its-2025-kansas-travel-guide\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kelly-toland-administration-receives-deal-of-the-year-accolade-for-gafs-expansion-in-newton\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kelly-Toland Administration Receives \u2018Deal of the Year\u2019 Accolade for GAF\u2019s Expansion in Newton\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMPACT-DEAL-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kelly-Toland Administration Receives \u2018Deal of the Year\u2019 Accolade for GAF\u2019s Expansion in Newton<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 8, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that Kansas has received a 2024 Deal of the Year Impact Award from Business Facilities magazine in the Building Supply Manufacturing category. The award recognizes the planned commissioning of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kelly-toland-administration-receives-deal-of-the-year-accolade-for-gafs-expansion-in-newton\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kansasworks-hosts-healthcare-and-social-assistance-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Hosts Healthcare and Social Assistance Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Healthcare-Virtual-Job-Fair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Hosts Healthcare and Social Assistance Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 2, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers interested in Healthcare and Social Services to take advantage of this month\u2019s Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/kansasworks-hosts-healthcare-and-social-assistance-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-more-than-8m-toward-closing-the-digital-divide\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M Toward Closing the Digital Divide\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DE-Capacity.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M Toward Closing the Digital Divide<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 12, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will begin accepting applications on May 5, 2025, for funding from the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Capacity Grant program. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-more-than-8m-toward-closing-the-digital-divide\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-flora-food-group-investing-90m-creating-100-new-jobs-in-hugoton\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flora-release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 11, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. This capital investment of around $90 million and the expected creation of approximately 100 new &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-flora-food-group-investing-90m-creating-100-new-jobs-in-hugoton\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/commerce-launches-new-quality-of-place-grant-for-rural-revitalization\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches New Quality of Place Grant for Rural Revitalization\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Towns.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches New Quality of Place Grant for Rural Revitalization<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 9, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the launch of the new Towns grant program. This program is an initiative designed to spur quality-of-place improvements in rural Kansas communities that have received &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/commerce-launches-new-quality-of-place-grant-for-rural-revitalization\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/kansas-tourism-announces-13-attraction-development-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces 13 Attraction Development Grant Awardees\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Attract-devo-grant-Dec-2024.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces 13 Attraction Development Grant Awardees<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 9, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. Funding from the Attraction Development Grant program, which focuses &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/kansas-tourism-announces-13-attraction-development-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/annual-global-holiday-market-returns-to-wichita-on-december-14\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Annual Global Holiday Market Returns to Wichita on December 14\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Global-Holiday-Market_154.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Annual Global Holiday Market Returns to Wichita on December 14<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 6, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The International Division at the Department of Commerce is excited to announce the second annual Kansas Global Holiday Market. This enchanting and vibrant holiday celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/annual-global-holiday-market-returns-to-wichita-on-december-14\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/kansasworks-hosts-final-agency-job-fair-of-the-year-for-job-seeking-kansans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Hosts Final Agency Job Fair of the Year for Job-Seeking Kansans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Agency-Job-Fair-V2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Hosts Final Agency Job Fair of the Year for Job-Seeking Kansans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 4, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to take part in the final Virtual Agency Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/kansasworks-hosts-final-agency-job-fair-of-the-year-for-job-seeking-kansans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-10-7m-to-expand-internet-access-to-devices-and-public-wi-fi\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $10.7M to Expand Internet Access to Devices and Public Wi-Fi\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Adopt-dec-2024.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $10.7M to Expand Internet Access to Devices and Public Wi-Fi<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 3, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-10-7m-to-expand-internet-access-to-devices-and-public-wi-fi\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/commerce-announces-new-housing-workforce-development-grant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces New Housing Workforce Development Grant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/FRAME.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces New Housing Workforce Development Grant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 25, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of the Fostering Residential Advancement through Mentoring and Education (FRAME) grant program, a groundbreaking initiative that will address both housing needs and workforce development in Kansas. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/commerce-announces-new-housing-workforce-development-grant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-20-billion-in-private-sector-investment-since-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $20 Billion in Private Sector Investment Since 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20b-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $20 Billion in Private Sector Investment Since 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 22, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday that since the start of her administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $20 billion in committed private sector investment to the state. This historic milestone has resulted &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-20-billion-in-private-sector-investment-since-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/kansas-summit-set-to-celebrate-national-apprenticeship-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Summit Set to Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC04442-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Summit Set to Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 14, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship invites the public to take part in a memorable celebration recognizing the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week. The 3rd Annual KANSASWORKS National Apprenticeship Week Summit will take place &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/kansas-summit-set-to-celebrate-national-apprenticeship-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/commerce-launches-kansas-global-business-expansion-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches Kansas Global Business Expansion Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/KGLOBE.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches Kansas Global Business Expansion Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 13, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce today launched the Kansas Global Business Expansion (K-GLOBE) program. The program merges two formerly separate programs \u2013 the Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program (KITSAP) and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/commerce-launches-kansas-global-business-expansion-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-registered-apprenticeship-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Registered Apprenticeship Grant Awardees\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/KOA-Social-Graphic-V3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Registered Apprenticeship Grant Awardees<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 6, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $520,000 has been awarded to eight entities across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships. \u201cSince becoming governor, Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-registered-apprenticeship-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/new-career-opportunities-offered-during-november-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Career Opportunities Offered During November Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Job-Fair-Social-Graphic-V2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Career Opportunities Offered During November Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 6, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/new-career-opportunities-offered-during-november-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/kansas-governors-arts-awards-nominations-open-for-2025\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Governor\u2019s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GAA-Social-Graphic-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Governor\u2019s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 5, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor\u2019s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13. Last &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/kansas-governors-arts-awards-nominations-open-for-2025\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/kansas-arts-commission-and-ktwu-partner-to-showcase-kansas-musicians-featuring-melissa-etheridge-freedy-johnston\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC04804-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 1, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Arts Commission announced today that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar\/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in a new television series highlighting the diverse musical &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/11\/kansas-arts-commission-and-ktwu-partner-to-showcase-kansas-musicians-featuring-melissa-etheridge-freedy-johnston\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/10\/commerce-announces-new-round-of-funding-for-heal-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces New Round of Funding for HEAL Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/heal-grant-5-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces New Round of Funding for HEAL Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 21, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1.5 million is available for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/10\/commerce-announces-new-round-of-funding-for-heal-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/10\/kansasworks-shares-new-career-opportunities-during-weeklong-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Shares New Career Opportunities During Weeklong Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/July-job-fair-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Shares New Career Opportunities During Weeklong Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 8, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to participate in the Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, that takes place next week. The job fair will be &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/10\/kansasworks-shares-new-career-opportunities-during-weeklong-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/10\/kansas-owned-businesses-recognized-at-commerces-to-the-stars-ceremony\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce\u2019s \u2018To The Stars\u2019 Ceremony\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC06929bf.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce\u2019s \u2018To The Stars\u2019 Ceremony<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 3, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event recognized their outstanding &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/10\/kansas-owned-businesses-recognized-at-commerces-to-the-stars-ceremony\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-applications-to-open-for-451-7m-internet-initiative\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Applications to Open for $451.7M Internet Initiative\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/NTIA-BEAD.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Applications to Open for $451.7M Internet Initiative<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 30, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications will open on Oct. 21 for the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) Internet for All initiative. With the launch of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-applications-to-open-for-451-7m-internet-initiative\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/rural-champions-program-receives-two-international-economic-development-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Rural Champions Program Receives Two International Economic Development Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JA__3656-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Rural Champions Program Receives Two International Economic Development Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 27, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has received two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Rural Champions program. The awards were &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/rural-champions-program-receives-two-international-economic-development-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-is-awarded-step-funds-to-expand-exporting-efforts-for-kansas-businesses\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Kansas is Awarded STEP Funds to Expand Exporting Efforts for Kansas Businesses\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Step-classic-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Kansas is Awarded STEP Funds to Expand Exporting Efforts for Kansas Businesses<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 27, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Kansas Department of Commerce a $450,000 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant for potential or current exporting businesses in Kansas. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-is-awarded-step-funds-to-expand-exporting-efforts-for-kansas-businesses\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-14-grant-recipients-for-rural-champions-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ORP-RC-20242-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 23, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program\u2019s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-14-grant-recipients-for-rural-champions-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/commerce-global-resources-team-to-promote-cuisines-and-cultures-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Global Resources Team to Promote Cuisines and Cultures Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/International-road-tour.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Global Resources Team to Promote Cuisines and Cultures Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas Department of Commerce International Director Laura Lombard today announced the division\u2019s new Global Resources unit will be on the road this fall to promote Kansas Global Cuisines and Cultures Week. Global Resources staff will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/commerce-global-resources-team-to-promote-cuisines-and-cultures-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/kansas-tourism-announces-marketing-grant-awardees-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/KS-Tourism-Marketing-Grant.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. Each project is designed to attract new visitors to Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/kansas-tourism-announces-marketing-grant-awardees-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/kansas-tourism-awards-barn-grants-to-boost-agritourism-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Awards BARN Grants to Boost Agritourism Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BARN-Tourism-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Awards BARN Grants to Boost Agritourism Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism today announced $100,000 total has been awarded to the first recipients of the Barn Adaptation and Restoration Needs (BARN) grant program. The new grant will help drive economic growth in rural &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/kansas-tourism-awards-barn-grants-to-boost-agritourism-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/virtual-statewide-job-fair-highlights-booming-opportunities-for-jobseekers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Virtual Statewide Job Fair Highlights Booming Opportunities for Jobseekers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/aug-job-fair-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Virtual Statewide Job Fair Highlights Booming Opportunities for Jobseekers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 18, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the final Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/virtual-statewide-job-fair-highlights-booming-opportunities-for-jobseekers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/new-round-of-seed-grants-available-for-rural-quality-of-life-initiatives\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SEED-Sept-24_-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 13, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that $250,000 will be available through a third round of Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants. The SEED program supports economic development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/new-round-of-seed-grants-available-for-rural-quality-of-life-initiatives\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/kansas-tourism-hits-the-road-with-new-mobile-visitors-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Hits the Road with New Mobile Visitors Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC04335bf-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Hits the Road with New Mobile Visitors Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 12, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 At the Kansas State Fair today, Kansas Tourism unveiled its newest tool for inspiring visitation to the state \u2013 the Kansas Tourism Mobile Visitors Center (MVC).\u00a0This eye-catching van, wrapped in a stunning Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/kansas-tourism-hits-the-road-with-new-mobile-visitors-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-second-round-of-funding-to-improve-digital-skills-for-kansans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Second Round of Funding to Improve Digital Skills for Kansans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DOCK-sept-24.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Second Round of Funding to Improve Digital Skills for Kansans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 12, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. A total of $1.95 million in funds will be available to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-second-round-of-funding-to-improve-digital-skills-for-kansans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-congratulates-recipients-of-39th-annual-minority-and-women-business-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Congratulates Recipients of 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MED-Week-Award-Gala-2024-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Congratulates Recipients of 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 6, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Minority- and women-owned businesses that were honored and celebrated as a part of Kansas\u2019 Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Office of Minority and Women Business Development hosted &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/09\/governor-kelly-congratulates-recipients-of-39th-annual-minority-and-women-business-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-marshalltown-to-invest-27m-create-40-jobs-in-wyandotte-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces MARSHALLTOWN to Invest $27M, Create 40 Jobs in Wyandotte County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marshall.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces MARSHALLTOWN to Invest $27M, Create 40 Jobs in Wyandotte County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 30, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that MARSHALLTOWN, a recognized supplier of high-quality tools and products to major brands such as Lowe\u2019s and Home Depot, is investing $27 million to build a new distribution &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-marshalltown-to-invest-27m-create-40-jobs-in-wyandotte-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-elanco-to-invest-130-million-create-70-jobs-in-elwood\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Elanco-Release-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-elanco-to-invest-130-million-create-70-jobs-in-elwood\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/august-virtual-job-fair-offers-kansas-jobseekers-hundreds-of-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Aug-JF-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 14, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging both jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the August Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/august-virtual-job-fair-offers-kansas-jobseekers-hundreds-of-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/grant-opportunity-available-to-bolster-registered-apprenticeship-programs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Grant Opportunity Available to Bolster Registered Apprenticeship Programs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apprenticeship-Grant1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Grant Opportunity Available to Bolster Registered Apprenticeship Programs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 2, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced a new $500,000 grant opportunity for established registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas. Awards will range from $75,000 to $200,000 per awardee. These grant funds will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/grant-opportunity-available-to-bolster-registered-apprenticeship-programs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-summit-truck-bodies-investing-50m-creating-80-new-jobs-in-wathena\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Summit Truck Bodies Investing $50M, Creating 80 New Jobs in Wathena\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Summit-Truck.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Summit Truck Bodies Investing $50M, Creating 80 New Jobs in Wathena<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 31, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Summit Truck Bodies (STB), a leader in service and lube truck body manufacturing, will invest $50 million to construct a new state-of-the-art facility in Wathena. The strategic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-summit-truck-bodies-investing-50m-creating-80-new-jobs-in-wathena\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/commerce-announces-first-regional-water-project-for-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces First Regional Water Project for Rural Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CDBG-REGIonal-Water-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces First Regional Water Project for Rural Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 30, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award for the first regional water project in over a decade. This project will provide improved water access to residents &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/commerce-announces-first-regional-water-project-for-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/commerce-awards-380000-for-rural-counties-to-market-roz-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ROZ-Marketing.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 26, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/commerce-awards-380000-for-rural-counties-to-market-roz-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/kansas-arts-commission-funds-creative-projects-across-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Street-Art-Poster-Mockup-1111-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 23, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/kansas-arts-commission-funds-creative-projects-across-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-10m-for-broadband-projects-in-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bag.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 19, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional $12.7 million &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-10m-for-broadband-projects-in-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/kansas-tourism-visit-wichita-partnering-to-host-2025-tbex-summit\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism, Visit Wichita Partnering to Host 2025 TBEX Summit\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/TBEX-social-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism, Visit Wichita Partnering to Host 2025 TBEX Summit<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 12, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Kansas Tourism and Visit Wichita are proud to announce Wichita as the host city for the Travel Blogger Exchange (TBEX) Summit on October 1-4, 2025. This esteemed event will bring together leading travel bloggers, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/kansas-tourism-visit-wichita-partnering-to-host-2025-tbex-summit\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/commerce-launches-statewide-exporters-roundtable-series\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Launches Statewide Exporters Roundtable Series\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KER-web-size.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Launches Statewide Exporters Roundtable Series<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 2, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce today announced it will begin a monthly Kansas Exporters Roundtable series in July. With three-quarters of potential customers located outside of the United States, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/commerce-launches-statewide-exporters-roundtable-series\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/kansas-launches-national-campaign-to-attract-and-retain-talent\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Launches National Campaign to Attract and Retain Talent\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Love-KS-cover.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Launches National Campaign to Attract and Retain Talent<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 1, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, alongside leaders from across the state, today unveiled Love, Kansas, a dynamic talent attraction campaign aimed at boosting Kansas\u2019 population by inviting past residents to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/kansas-launches-national-campaign-to-attract-and-retain-talent\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-magazine-brings-home-the-gold-from-international-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSAS! Magazine Brings Home the Gold from International Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/KMA-1-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSAS! Magazine Brings Home the Gold from International Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 25, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;KANSAS! Magazine brought home three Gold Awards at the 44th annual International Regional Media Association (IRMA) awards presentation. For the third consecutive year, KANSAS! was a finalist for the Magazine of the Year. Andrea &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-magazine-brings-home-the-gold-from-international-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/statewide-virtual-job-fair-to-showcase-new-opportunities-for-jobseekers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Statewide Virtual Job Fair to Showcase New Opportunities for Jobseekers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/June-job-fair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Statewide Virtual Job Fair to Showcase New Opportunities for Jobseekers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the June Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be from &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/statewide-virtual-job-fair-to-showcase-new-opportunities-for-jobseekers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/commerce-announces-390000-in-emergency-heal-grant-funding\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces $390,000 in Emergency HEAL Grant Funding\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/E-Heal-award-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces $390,000 in Emergency HEAL Grant Funding<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 18, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $390,000 in Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) grants has been awarded to five recipients. More than $770,000 private local matching &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/commerce-announces-390000-in-emergency-heal-grant-funding\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-main-street-selects-eight-rural-communities-for-new-housing-grant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Main Street Selects Eight Rural Communities for New Housing Grant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ROOMS.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Main Street Selects Eight Rural Communities for New Housing Grant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 18, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced eight inaugural grant recipients of the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) program. A total of eight projects in Designated Kansas Main Street communities are &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-main-street-selects-eight-rural-communities-for-new-housing-grant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-nonprofits-receive-more-than-4m-in-community-service-program-tax-credits\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M in Community Service Program Tax Credits\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M in Community Service Program Tax Credits<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 17, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits have been awarded to support the fundraising efforts of 26 nonprofit organizations across Kansas. These funds will enhance &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-nonprofits-receive-more-than-4m-in-community-service-program-tax-credits\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-earns-gold-shovel-award-for-fourth-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Earns Gold Shovel Award for Fourth Consecutive Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gold-Shovel-x4.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Earns Gold Shovel Award for Fourth Consecutive Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 14, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has garnered Area Development magazine\u2019s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the fourth year in a row. The latest accolade\u2014without precedent in state history\u2014reflects the economic development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-earns-gold-shovel-award-for-fourth-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/celia-vega-sara-bloom-named-commerce-employees-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Celia Vega, Sara Bloom named Commerce Employees of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2023-EOY.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Celia Vega, Sara Bloom named Commerce Employees of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 13, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced Celia Vega and Sara Bloom have been named the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s 2023 Employees of the Year. \u201cKansas is on a dominant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/celia-vega-sara-bloom-named-commerce-employees-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-12-rural-communities-and-organizations-to-receive-funding-for-mural-and-public-art-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mural-funding_-1-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 7, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public art projects to revive public spaces and engage residents and visitors. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-12-rural-communities-and-organizations-to-receive-funding-for-mural-and-public-art-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/commerce-awards-nearly-300000-for-downtown-improvements-in-kearny-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards Nearly $300,000 for Downtown Improvements in Kearny County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kearny-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards Nearly $300,000 for Downtown Improvements in Kearny County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 5, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced that Kearny County has been awarded $296,250 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for a new coffee and bakery shop. This Commercial Rehabilitation grant, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/commerce-awards-nearly-300000-for-downtown-improvements-in-kearny-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-4m-awarded-through-broadband-adopt-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $4M Awarded through Broadband ADOPT Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/adopt.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $4M Awarded through Broadband ADOPT Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 4, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that seven organizations will receive a combined $3.9 million in grants through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. ADOPT supports the Kelly administration\u2019s work to connect &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-4m-awarded-through-broadband-adopt-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-3m-to-improve-digital-literacy-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $3M to Improve Digital Literacy in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DOCK-Award-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $3M to Improve Digital Literacy in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 30, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $2.8 million is being invested in 15 organizations through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. The DOCK grants will improve the digital skills of Kansans &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-3m-to-improve-digital-literacy-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/2024-sunflower-summer-program-to-run-may-25-aug-11\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2024 Sunflower Summer Program to Run May 25-Aug.11\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/opening-3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2024 Sunflower Summer Program to Run May 25-Aug.11<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 21, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism has announced the 2024 Sunflower Summer program will be open for Kansas families on Saturday, May 25. Designed for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program provides complimentary access &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/2024-sunflower-summer-program-to-run-may-25-aug-11\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/lt-governor-toland-announces-500000-in-tourism-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Toland Announces $500,000 in Tourism Attraction Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Attract-devo-grant-awarded-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Toland Announces $500,000 in Tourism Attraction Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $500,000 has been awarded in the latest round of Attraction Development Grant funding. The Kansas Tourism grant program assists in the development of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/lt-governor-toland-announces-500000-in-tourism-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-to-join-virtual-state-agency-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Join Virtual State Agency Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/May-JOb-Fair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Join Virtual State Agency Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 15, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers to take part in this month\u2019s State of Kansas Agency Virtual Job Fair, hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-to-join-virtual-state-agency-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/upper-floor-housing-grants-available-for-designated-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Upper Floor Housing Grants Available for Designated Main Street Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ROOMS-1-1-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Upper Floor Housing Grants Available for Designated Main Street Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 9, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $400,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Designated &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/upper-floor-housing-grants-available-for-designated-main-street-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/kansas-tourism-announces-new-grant-to-assist-restoration-of-historic-barns-for-agritourism-businesses\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces New Grant to Assist Restoration of Historic Barns for Agritourism Businesses\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BARN-1-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces New Grant to Assist Restoration of Historic Barns for Agritourism Businesses<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism today announced the Barn Adaptation and Restoration Needs (BARN) Grant Program is open for applications. This is the first grant program of its kind for Kansas Tourism. The grant has been &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/kansas-tourism-announces-new-grant-to-assist-restoration-of-historic-barns-for-agritourism-businesses\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/nominations-now-open-for-2024-to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nominations Now Open for 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TTS-Announcement.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nominations Now Open for 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 7, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/05\/nominations-now-open-for-2024-to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/applications-open-for-second-cohort-of-kansas-commerce-rural-champions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ONE-YEAR-3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 29, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/applications-open-for-second-cohort-of-kansas-commerce-rural-champions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-moving-forward-with-451-7m-high-speed-internet-deployment-plan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Moving Forward with $451.7M High-Speed Internet Deployment Plan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/451-mill.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Moving Forward with $451.7M High-Speed Internet Deployment Plan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 26, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Governor Laura Kelly today announced federal approval of the state\u2019s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 2, providing an investment of more than $450 million to expand Kansas\u2019 high-speed internet &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-moving-forward-with-451-7m-high-speed-internet-deployment-plan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/kansas-tourism-announces-participating-attractions-for-the-sunflower-summer-program-for-kansas-families\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces Participating Attractions for the Sunflower Summer Program for Kansas Families\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunflower-Summe.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces Participating Attractions for the Sunflower Summer Program for Kansas Families<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 25, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism is pleased to announce the lineup of attractions participating in the 2024 Sunflower Summer program. Designed as a benefit for Kansas families with school-age children, Sunflower Summer offers a way to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/kansas-tourism-announces-participating-attractions-for-the-sunflower-summer-program-for-kansas-families\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/commerce-updates-roz-student-loan-repayment-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1236.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 18, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u202f\u2013\u202fLieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties. Individuals &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/commerce-updates-roz-student-loan-repayment-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/numerous-career-opportunities-available-at-commerce-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Numerous Career Opportunities Available at Commerce Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1232.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Numerous Career Opportunities Available at Commerce Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 17, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages Kansas jobseekers and employers seeking new talent to participate in this month\u2019s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will take &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/numerous-career-opportunities-available-at-commerce-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-celebrates-2023-exporter-of-the-year-tank-connection\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates 2023 Exporter of the Year: Tank Connection\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1218.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates 2023 Exporter of the Year: Tank Connection<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 15, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>PARSONS \u2014 Governor Laura Kelly visited Tank Connection in Parsons today to officially honor the company for being named the 2023 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year. Tank Connection, a global leader in dry bulk and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-celebrates-2023-exporter-of-the-year-tank-connection\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-more-than-8m-to-be-invested-in-digital-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M to be Invested in Digital Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1205.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M to be Invested in Digital Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 9, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $8.2 million to begin implementing the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan, which recently received federal approval. This announcement solidifies the state\u2019s commitment to transform &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-more-than-8m-to-be-invested-in-digital-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/nominations-open-for-2024-minority-women-enterprise-development-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nominations Open for 2024 Minority, Women Enterprise Development Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1200.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nominations Open for 2024 Minority, Women Enterprise Development Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 8, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Today Lieutenant Governor and Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland announced a call for nominations for the 2024 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. These annual awards are one way the agency acknowledges and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/nominations-open-for-2024-minority-women-enterprise-development-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-kmw-to-invest-105m-in-sterling-create-251-new-jobs-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces KMW to Invest $105M in Sterling, Create 251 New Jobs in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KMW1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces KMW to Invest $105M in Sterling, Create 251 New Jobs in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 2, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that KMW, a precision manufacturer of agricultural front loaders, backhoes, and other attachments, will invest $105 million to construct a new North American headquarters and state-of-the-art production facility &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-kmw-to-invest-105m-in-sterling-create-251-new-jobs-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/commerce-celebrates-national-community-development-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Celebrates National Community Development Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1186.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Celebrates National Community Development Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 1, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2014 The Kansas Department of Commerce is joining other organizations and communities across the state in commemorating National Community Development Week. The annual event, which this year is April 1-5, shines a spotlight on the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/commerce-celebrates-national-community-development-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/commerce-awards-nearly-1-5m-in-cdbg-grants-for-housing-and-commercial-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1180.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 28, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2014 The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that five Kansas cities will receive a share of $1,450,000 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects. CDBG, administered by &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/commerce-awards-nearly-1-5m-in-cdbg-grants-for-housing-and-commercial-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/marvin-investing-76-5m-creating-600-jobs-in-kansas-city-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Marvin Investing $76.5M, Creating 600 Jobs in Kansas City, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1164.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Marvin Investing $76.5M, Creating 600 Jobs in Kansas City, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 21, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows and doors, has selected Kansas City, Kansas, as the future home of its latest manufacturing facility. Marvin is investing $76.5 million &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/marvin-investing-76-5m-creating-600-jobs-in-kansas-city-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-ht-recharge-investing-110m-creating-180-jobs-as-new-panasonic-supplier\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces H&#038;T Recharge Investing $110M, Creating 180 Jobs as New Panasonic Supplier\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1158.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces H&#038;T Recharge Investing $110M, Creating 180 Jobs as New Panasonic Supplier\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u202f\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that H&amp;T Recharge, one of the largest battery component manufacturers in the world, is investing $110 million and creating 180 new jobs in De Soto. Leading cell manufacturer Panasonic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-ht-recharge-investing-110m-creating-180-jobs-as-new-panasonic-supplier\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-north-americas-largest-roofing-manufacturer-to-invest-more-than-300m-create-more-than-130-jobs-in-newton\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces North America\u2019s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1159.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces North America\u2019s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America\u2019s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new shingle plant. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-north-americas-largest-roofing-manufacturer-to-invest-more-than-300m-create-more-than-130-jobs-in-newton\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/kansas-tourism-triumphs-with-four-marketing-awards-highlighting-excellence-in-destination-promotion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Triumphs with Four Marketing Awards, Highlighting Excellence in Destination Promotion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1120.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Triumphs with Four Marketing Awards, Highlighting Excellence in Destination Promotion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 8, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) recently announced that Kansas Tourism received four awards in the 32nd Annual NATJA Awards Competition. The competition honors the best of the best in travel journalism, photography &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/kansas-tourism-triumphs-with-four-marketing-awards-highlighting-excellence-in-destination-promotion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-14m-capital-investment-creating-110-jobs-in-wellington\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $14M Capital Investment Creating 110 Jobs in Wellington\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1110.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $14M Capital Investment Creating 110 Jobs in Wellington<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 4, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elite Harness is investing $14 million, creating 110 new jobs, in Wellington. Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. Elite will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-14m-capital-investment-creating-110-jobs-in-wellington\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/commerce-announces-4-1m-available-in-tax-credits-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces $4.1M Available in Tax Credits Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1091.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces $4.1M Available in Tax Credits Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 28, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $4.1 million in tax credits once again will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP assists &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/commerce-announces-4-1m-available-in-tax-credits-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/commerce-grants-available-for-rural-mural-and-public-art-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1082.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 23, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/commerce-grants-available-for-rural-mural-and-public-art-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/kansas-awarded-nearly-1-million-from-usda-to-assist-with-rural-digital-divide\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas awarded nearly $1 million from USDA to assist with rural digital divide\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1079.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas awarded nearly $1 million from USDA to assist with rural digital divide<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 21, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) has been awarded nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Rural Utilities Service through its new Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) grant program. The $997,000 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/kansas-awarded-nearly-1-million-from-usda-to-assist-with-rural-digital-divide\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/2024-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations-open\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2024 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award Nominations Open\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1071-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2024 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award Nominations Open<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 15, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award.&nbsp; The Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/2024-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations-open\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-to-attend-years-first-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year\u2019s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1060.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year\u2019s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 14, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the first Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. Hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS, the job fair will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-to-attend-years-first-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/kansas-tourism-announces-attraction-development-grants-spring-applications-open\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1035.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 9, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism has announced the spring round of applications are open for the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable travel experiences by &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/kansas-tourism-announces-attraction-development-grants-spring-applications-open\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-honeywell-investing-84m-in-olathe-manufacturing-facility\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1004.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Honeywell will invest $84 million to expand its aerospace manufacturing facility in Olathe, creating 156 new jobs. The project is expected to generate nearly $47 million in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-honeywell-investing-84m-in-olathe-manufacturing-facility\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/emergency-heal-grants-available-to-stabilize-rural-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Emergency HEAL Grants Available to Stabilize Rural Downtown Buildings\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1002.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Emergency HEAL Grants Available to Stabilize Rural Downtown Buildings<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 1, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $500,000 will be available under the Emergency Response Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (Emergency HEAL) program to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/emergency-heal-grants-available-to-stabilize-rural-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/kansas-tourism-celebrates-kansas-day-by-launching-2024-marketing-campaign\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-985.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 29, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014&nbsp;To commemorate Kansas Day, Kansas Tourism has released a new video inviting audiences to reclaim their vacation in Kansas. The video kicks off Kansas Tourism\u2019s 2024 marketing campaign that focuses on the true meaning &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/kansas-tourism-celebrates-kansas-day-by-launching-2024-marketing-campaign\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/broadband-acceleration-grant-makes-10m-available\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10M Available\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bag-4.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10M Available<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 26, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $10 million is available to enhance broadband infrastructure statewide through the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. Grants funded through this program are designed to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/broadband-acceleration-grant-makes-10m-available\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-1-4m-for-rural-economic-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $1.4M for Rural Economic Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-948.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $1.4M for Rural Economic Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 24, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced the most recent round of award recipients for the Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant program, which was created to help rural communities revitalize downtown buildings and create safer downtowns &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-1-4m-for-rural-economic-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/virtual-job-fair-opens-pathway-to-hundreds-of-state-government-positions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-933.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 17, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/virtual-job-fair-opens-pathway-to-hundreds-of-state-government-positions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/commerce-expands-funding-opportunities-for-arts-and-culture-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Expands Funding Opportunities for Arts and Culture in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-928.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Expands Funding Opportunities for Arts and Culture in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 16, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of two new Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) grant programs, Arts Everywhere Grants and General Operating Support Grants, ushering in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/commerce-expands-funding-opportunities-for-arts-and-culture-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-5m-for-digital-skills-training\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $5M for Digital Skills Training\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-916.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $5M for Digital Skills Training<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 12, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced a $4.75 million initiative to improve the digital skills of Kansans not yet able to maximize the power of the internet. The Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-5m-for-digital-skills-training\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/kansas-commerce-hires-new-deputy-secretary\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce Hires New Deputy Secretary\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-913.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce Hires New Deputy Secretary<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 8, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today Joshua Jefferson has been named the agency\u2019s new Deputy Secretary for Business Development. Jefferson brings 15 years of experience in economic development, commercial &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/kansas-commerce-hires-new-deputy-secretary\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/governor-kelly-unveils-new-designation-for-kansas-cities-improving-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Unveils New Designation for Kansas Cities Improving High-Speed Internet\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-902.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Unveils New Designation for Kansas Cities Improving High-Speed Internet<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 4, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the launch of Kansas Broadband Ready Communities, a new certification from the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) for communities working to improve access to high-speed internet. \u201cParticipation &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/governor-kelly-unveils-new-designation-for-kansas-cities-improving-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/kansas-tops-nation-in-economic-growth-over-fall-2023\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-494.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 27, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Kansas\u2019 Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that, according to data released by the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/kansas-tops-nation-in-economic-growth-over-fall-2023\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/commerce-awards-2023-seed-grants-to-13kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Awards 2023 SEED Grants to 13 Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-895.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Awards 2023 SEED Grants to 13 Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 21, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the newest award recipients for the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. In total, 13 recipients will receive nearly $275,000 to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/commerce-awards-2023-seed-grants-to-13kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-business-investment-in-kansas-tops-18-billion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Business Investment in Kansas Tops $18 Billion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-889.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Business Investment in Kansas Tops $18 Billion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 19, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today Kansas has reached yet another significant economic development milestone. Since the start of the Kelly administration in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $18 billion in private-sector investment, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-business-investment-in-kansas-tops-18-billion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/virtual-job-fair-offers-hundreds-of-employment-opportunities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Virtual Job Fair Offers Hundreds of Employment Opportunities in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-838.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Virtual Job Fair Offers Hundreds of Employment Opportunities in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 6, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the final Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/12\/virtual-job-fair-offers-hundreds-of-employment-opportunities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-15m-available-to-connect-kansans-to-digital-devices-and-public-wi-fi\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $15M Available to Connect Kansans to Digital Devices and Public Wi-Fi\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-794.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $15M Available to Connect Kansans to Digital Devices and Public Wi-Fi<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 30, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. A total of $14.7 million in grant awards will be available to organizations addressing the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-15m-available-to-connect-kansans-to-digital-devices-and-public-wi-fi\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-28-5m-for-high-speed-internet-infrastructure\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $28.5M for High-Speed Internet Infrastructure\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-780.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $28.5M for High-Speed Internet Infrastructure<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 29, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $28.5 million in grants were awarded to 12 entities through the Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program. The LINC program provides strategic funding for crucial aspects &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-28-5m-for-high-speed-internet-infrastructure\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-5m-to-expand-access-to-high-speed-internet-in-rural-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-769.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 27, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $5 million has been awarded to eight internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants for 2023. The awards will be paired with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-5m-to-expand-access-to-high-speed-internet-in-rural-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/commerce-program-opens-employment-pathway-for-justice-involved-kansans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Program Opens Employment Pathway for Justice-Involved Kansans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-705.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Program Opens Employment Pathway for Justice-Involved Kansans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 14, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 KANSASWORKS, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, is taking significant strides to empower justice-involved individuals across the state through the Re-entry Specialized Employment Counseling &amp; Training (ReSpECT)WORKS program. This program provides &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/commerce-program-opens-employment-pathway-for-justice-involved-kansans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-proclaims-apprenticeship-week-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Proclaims\u00a0Apprenticeship Week in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apprenticeship-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Proclaims\u00a0Apprenticeship Week in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed this week, November 12-17, Apprenticeship Week in Kansas. National Apprenticeship Week is an annual event to promote the essential role apprenticeships play in developing a skilled and vibrant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-proclaims-apprenticeship-week-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/tourism-grant-awardees-announced-boosting-local-tourism-initiatives-to-drive-economic-growth-and-visitor-engagement\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Tourism Grant Awardees Announced: Boosting Local Tourism Initiatives to Drive Economic Growth and Visitor Engagement\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-702.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Tourism Grant Awardees Announced: Boosting Local Tourism Initiatives to Drive Economic Growth and Visitor Engagement<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism today announced it will distribute $500,000 in Attraction Development Grants. The fall 2023 funding will be split amongst 14 communities across the state for tourism attractions that either are being developed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/tourism-grant-awardees-announced-boosting-local-tourism-initiatives-to-drive-economic-growth-and-visitor-engagement\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/commerce-announces-first-made-in-kansas-participants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces First \u2018Made in Kansas\u2019 Participants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-683.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces First \u2018Made in Kansas\u2019 Participants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 8, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 13 manufacturers have been accepted into the department\u2019s Made in Kansas program. Made in Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/commerce-announces-first-made-in-kansas-participants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/commerce-announces-2m-in-cdbg-covid-resiliency-competitive-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces $2M in CDBG-COVID Resiliency Competitive Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-679.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces $2M in CDBG-COVID Resiliency Competitive Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 7, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced 15 Kansas communities would receive their share of $2 million from the Community Development Block Grant-COVID Resiliency (CDBG-CVR) competitive grant program. This program was funded via &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/commerce-announces-2m-in-cdbg-covid-resiliency-competitive-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-travels-to-germany-to-promote-investment-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Travels to Germany to Promote Investment Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-677.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Travels to Germany to Promote Investment Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 6, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly wrapped up a trade mission to Germany to promote Kansas and encourage foreign investment into the state. While there, the governor met with business leaders to discuss the many opportunities &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/governor-kelly-travels-to-germany-to-promote-investment-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/state-agency-employment-on-display-at-in-person-career-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"State Agency Employment on Display at In-Person Career Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-669.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>State Agency Employment on Display at In-Person Career Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 6, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Jobseekers are invited to attend the State of Kansas State Agency Career Fair at the State Capitol Building\u2019s first floor rotunda from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8. This career fair, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/11\/state-agency-employment-on-display-at-in-person-career-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-announces-commerce-negotiated-resolution-to-cerner-payroll-tax-obligations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Commerce-Negotiated Resolution to Cerner Payroll Tax Obligations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-622.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Commerce-Negotiated Resolution to Cerner Payroll Tax Obligations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 27, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today the commitment made by OnGoal LLC, the parent company of Sporting Kansas City, to contribute $7 million to various economic development and community projects primarily in eastern Wyandotte &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-announces-commerce-negotiated-resolution-to-cerner-payroll-tax-obligations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-encourages-communities-to-join-kansas-main-street-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Encourages Communities to Join Kansas Main Street Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-584.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Encourages Communities to Join Kansas Main Street Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 20, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Main Street program is seeking new communities to join the program in 2024. Kansas Main Street provides technical assistance and support for communities working to revitalize their &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-encourages-communities-to-join-kansas-main-street-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/abundant-career-prospects-available-across-the-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Abundant Career Prospects Available Across the State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-559.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Abundant Career Prospects Available Across the State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 18, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland urges jobseekers and employers looking for talent to participate in the October Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/abundant-career-prospects-available-across-the-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-announces-rural-champions-receive-300k-for-community-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Rural Champions Receive $300K for Community Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-558.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Rural Champions Receive $300K for Community Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 17, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $300,000 has been awarded to the 12 Rural by Choice Champions (Rural Champions) announced last year in collaboration with the Office of Rural Prosperity and the Patterson Family &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-announces-rural-champions-receive-300k-for-community-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-450m-100-job-hills-pet-nutrition-tonganoxie-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon on $450M, 100+ Job Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition Tonganoxie Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-551.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon on $450M, 100+ Job Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition Tonganoxie Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TONGANOXIE \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today joined business leaders from Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive, Leavenworth County, City of Tonganoxie, and other industry and elected officials for the grand opening of a new, fully designed smart facility &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-450m-100-job-hills-pet-nutrition-tonganoxie-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/kansas-businesses-honored-at-commerces-to-the-stars-ceremony\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Businesses Honored at Commerce\u2019s \u2018To The Stars\u2019 Ceremony\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2354-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Businesses Honored at Commerce\u2019s \u2018To The Stars\u2019 Ceremony<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 12, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Businesses and individuals from across the state were honored Thursday night at the B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center in Wichita for their outstanding contributions to Kansas communities and the state\u2019s economy at the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/kansas-businesses-honored-at-commerces-to-the-stars-ceremony\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-invites-public-input-on-volume-2-of-broadband-plan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Volume 2 of Broadband Plan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-483.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Volume 2 of Broadband Plan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 12, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced the release of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 2. As part of the planning process, the public is invited to submit their comments on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-invites-public-input-on-volume-2-of-broadband-plan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/transforming-halstead-seed-and-heal-grants-fuel-prosperity-and-community-growth\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Transforming Halstead: SEED and HEAL Grants Fuel Prosperity and Community Growth\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ribbon-cutting-5-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Transforming Halstead: SEED and HEAL Grants Fuel Prosperity and Community Growth<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 3, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Ribbon cutting for Kansas Learning Center for health Outdoor Fitness Equipment project in Halstead For this month\u2019s Spotlighting Prosperity, we are excited to showcase the City of Halstead and the great work they have been &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/transforming-halstead-seed-and-heal-grants-fuel-prosperity-and-community-growth\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-releases-kansas-broadband-digital-equity-plan-for-public-comment\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-517.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan for high-speed internet connectivity is available for public review and comment. While the recently announced Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-releases-kansas-broadband-digital-equity-plan-for-public-comment\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-celebrates-minority-and-women-owned-businesses\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-506.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 29, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas Department of Commerce for the 38th&nbsp;Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon at Townsite Tower in Topeka. The luncheon, hosted by Commerce\u2019s Office of Minority and Women &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-celebrates-minority-and-women-owned-businesses\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/morton-countys-hope-centers-bridging-the-mental-health-gap-and-nurturing-community-well-being\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Morton County's Hope Centers: Bridging the Mental Health Gap and Nurturing Community Well-being\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pro-JCsQ9dEi-1.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Morton County&#8217;s Hope Centers: Bridging the Mental Health Gap and Nurturing Community Well-being<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 29, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>For this month\u2019s Spotlighting Prosperity, we are excited to showcase Morton County and the great work they have been doing to help the mental health crisis in their communities. Mental health is a pervasive issue &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/morton-countys-hope-centers-bridging-the-mental-health-gap-and-nurturing-community-well-being\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-recipients-of-more-than-500k-in-registered-apprenticeship-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Recipients of More than $500K in Registered Apprenticeship Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-498.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Recipients of More than $500K in Registered Apprenticeship Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 28, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced a total of $528,478 has been awarded by the Kansas Department of Commerce to eight entities across the state for projects that will attract and retain employees and build &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-recipients-of-more-than-500k-in-registered-apprenticeship-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/virtual-job-fair-to-highlight-hundreds-of-state-agency-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-469.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 20, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27. This month\u2019s virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will feature many &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/virtual-job-fair-to-highlight-hundreds-of-state-agency-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-travels-to-japan-south-koreato-create-more-jobs-for-kansans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Travels to Japan, South Korea to Create More Jobs for Kansans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-454.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Travels to Japan, South Korea to Create More Jobs for Kansans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 15, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;This week, Governor Laura Kelly traveled to Japan and South Korea to participate in the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA\/JMWA) Conference. While there, she met with business leaders to continue building on Kansas\u2019 historic economic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-travels-to-japan-south-koreato-create-more-jobs-for-kansans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/kansas-commerce-department-hires-new-international-director\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce Department Hires New International Director\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-444.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce Department Hires New International Director<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 15, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today Laura Lombard has been named the agency\u2019s new International Director. Lombard brings 15 years of experience in international relations and business development to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/kansas-commerce-department-hires-new-international-director\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-funding-to-grow-small-business-exports\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-415.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 8, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $200,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce to expand the state\u2019s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $13.97 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-funding-to-grow-small-business-exports\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-celebrates-nearly-40-increase-in-apprentices-since-creation-of-office-of-registered-apprenticeship-one-year-ago\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Nearly 40% Increase in Apprentices Since Creation of Office of Registered Apprenticeship One Year Ago\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-413.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Nearly 40% Increase in Apprentices Since Creation of Office of Registered Apprenticeship One Year Ago<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 6, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today marks one year since Governor Laura Kelly established the Office of Registered Apprenticeship through Executive Order 22-07. The Office was created to strengthen workforce development and grow the economy by modernizing and expanding &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-celebrates-nearly-40-increase-in-apprentices-since-creation-of-office-of-registered-apprenticeship-one-year-ago\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-1m-available-for-tourism-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $1M Available for Tourism Attraction Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-406.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $1M Available for Tourism Attraction Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 5, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $1 million in Attraction Development Grants is available from Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/09\/governor-kelly-announces-1m-available-for-tourism-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-breaks-ground-on-2b-redevelopment-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on $2B Redevelopment in Overland Park\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-20230829-172440-8be4724f-1-scaled.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on $2B Redevelopment in Overland Park\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 29, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>OVERLAND PARK \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly joined Curtin Property Company, Johnson County government officials, and business leaders today to celebrate the redevelopment of Brookridge at 103rd Street and Antioch Road in Overland Park. The $2 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-breaks-ground-on-2b-redevelopment-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kansas-tourism-announces-marketing-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-379.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 28, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, today announced $117,780 has been awarded in the 2023 Tourism Marketing Grant Awards Program. The grants are designed to assist local tourism organizations &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kansas-tourism-announces-marketing-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kansas-submits-five-year-451m-action-plan-to-expand-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Submits Five-Year, $451M Action Plan to Expand High-Speed Internet\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-370.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Submits Five-Year, $451M Action Plan to Expand High-Speed Internet<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 24, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Office of Broadband Development has submitted the state\u2019s comprehensive Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action Plan (FYAP) to the National Telecommunications and Information &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kansas-submits-five-year-451m-action-plan-to-expand-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/seed-grants-available-to-invest-in-rural-quality-of-life-initiatives\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"SEED Grants Available to Invest in Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-361.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>SEED Grants Available to Invest in Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 22, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that $275,000 will be available through a second round of Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants. The SEED program supports economic development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/seed-grants-available-to-invest-in-rural-quality-of-life-initiatives\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-entertainment-company-to-build-41m-studio-and-learning-center-create-101-jobs-at-k-state-salina\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Entertainment Company to Build $41M Studio and Learning Center, Create 101 Jobs at K-State Salina\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC06437c.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Entertainment Company to Build $41M Studio and Learning Center, Create 101 Jobs at K-State Salina<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 22, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Hollywood-based Pure Imagination Studios is partnering with Kansas State University\u2019s Salina Campus, Salina Airport Authority, and the State of Kansas to build an advanced spatial computing studio and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-entertainment-company-to-build-41m-studio-and-learning-center-create-101-jobs-at-k-state-salina\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kansas-commerce-department-hires-new-kcaic-director\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce Department Hires New KCAIC Director\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-345.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce Department Hires New KCAIC Director<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 21, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today Curtis Young has been named Director of the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC). Young is an experienced arts administrator who has spent &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kansas-commerce-department-hires-new-kcaic-director\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-500000-awarded-to-emporia-osawatomie-to-revitalize-downtowns\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $500,000 Awarded to Emporia, Osawatomie to Revitalize Downtowns\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-341.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $500,000 Awarded to Emporia, Osawatomie to Revitalize Downtowns<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that two rural communities will each receive $250,000 in federal grants to assist with community development projects. The $500,000 will be matched with $1,236,632 of local funding, totaling more &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-500000-awarded-to-emporia-osawatomie-to-revitalize-downtowns\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kcaic-invites-creative-individuals-to-join-kansas-touring-artist-roster\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-340.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) today announced it is accepting applications from artists to be listed on the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Applicants can come from any artistic discipline including, but &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/kcaic-invites-creative-individuals-to-join-kansas-touring-artist-roster\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/career-opportunities-in-kansas-plentiful-for-those-seeking-work\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-344.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to participate in this month\u2019s Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/career-opportunities-in-kansas-plentiful-for-those-seeking-work\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/new-round-of-funding-announced-for-revitalization-of-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Round of Funding Announced for Revitalization of Downtown Buildings\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/heal-grant-4_no-app.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Round of Funding Announced for Revitalization of Downtown Buildings<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 10, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $1.5 million will be available for a fourth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/new-round-of-funding-announced-for-revitalization-of-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/iowa-tribe-of-kansas-and-nebraska-awarded-nearly-500k-to-boost-internet-connectivity\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Awarded Nearly $500K to Boost Internet Connectivity\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-442.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Awarded Nearly $500K to Boost Internet Connectivity<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 3, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a $498,000 broadband grant has been awarded to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska to enhance public Wi-Fi services at community hubs and replace outdated equipment. It &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/iowa-tribe-of-kansas-and-nebraska-awarded-nearly-500k-to-boost-internet-connectivity\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-invites-public-input-on-broadband-infrastructure-plan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Broadband Infrastructure Plan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-441.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Broadband Infrastructure Plan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1 is available for public viewing and comment. The BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, along with Volume 1 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-invites-public-input-on-broadband-infrastructure-plan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/kansas-to-develop-strategy-to-expand-apprenticeships-for-youths\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2023-07-27T090703.547.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 31, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/kansas-to-develop-strategy-to-expand-apprenticeships-for-youths\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/rural-by-choice-champion-empowering-her-community-through-big-initiatives-and-transformative-parks-and-trails\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"\"Rural by Choice Champion: Empowering Her Community through Big Initiatives and Transformative Parks and Trails\"\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/trails-group-indy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>&#8220;Rural by Choice Champion: Empowering Her Community through Big Initiatives and Transformative Parks and Trails&#8221;<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 27, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Pictured: Joslyn Kusiak, Lacey Lies, Mike Goodwin (Kansas Trails Council), Brittney Holum, Tabatha Snodgrass Brittney Holum, one of the twelve grant recipients of the Rural by Choice Champions Program, has been hard at work on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/rural-by-choice-champion-empowering-her-community-through-big-initiatives-and-transformative-parks-and-trails\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-7-9m-in-community-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $7.9M in Community Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2023-07-25T083026.572.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $7.9M in Community Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 26, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 24 communities in rural counties throughout the state will receive a share of nearly $7.9 million in federal grants to assist with community development projects. The Community Development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-7-9m-in-community-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-launch-of-meadowlark-grant-program-to-expand-apprenticeship-opportunities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces\u00a0Launch of\u00a0MeadowLARK\u00a0Grant Program to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2023-07-24T132643.896.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces\u00a0Launch of\u00a0MeadowLARK\u00a0Grant Program to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 24, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship has launched the MeadowLARK \u2014 Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas \u2014 Initiative to expand the state\u2019s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further. \u201cMeadowLARK is an &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-launch-of-meadowlark-grant-program-to-expand-apprenticeship-opportunities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/virtual-job-fair-to-showcase-hundreds-of-available-state-positions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Virtual Job Fair to Showcase Hundreds of Available State Positions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2023-07-19T151033.196.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Virtual Job Fair to Showcase Hundreds of Available State Positions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 20, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26. This virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will focus on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/virtual-job-fair-to-showcase-hundreds-of-available-state-positions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/governor-kelly-ceremonially-signs-bill-recognizing-establishment-of-lehigh-portland-state-park\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Recognizing Establishment of Lehigh Portland State Park\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2023-07-17T135930.425.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Recognizing Establishment of Lehigh Portland State Park<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 17, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>IOLA \u2013\u00a0Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed\u00a0House 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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/governor-kelly-ceremonially-signs-bill-recognizing-establishment-of-lehigh-portland-state-park\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/from-heal-award-to-rural-champion-playbook-lincoln-county-is-one-to-follow\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"From HEAL Award to Rural Champion Playbook: Lincoln County is one to Follow!\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lincoln-Co_postrock-fitness2-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>From HEAL Award to Rural Champion Playbook: Lincoln County is one to Follow!<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/from-heal-award-to-rural-champion-playbook-lincoln-county-is-one-to-follow\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/kansas-nonprofits-receive-more-than-4m-from-community-service-program-tax-credits\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2023-07-05T151507.069.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/kansas-nonprofits-receive-more-than-4m-from-community-service-program-tax-credits\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/kansas-surpasses-60000-jobs-created-and-retained-since-start-of-governor-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Surpasses 60,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Governor Kelly Administration\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-99.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Surpasses 60,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Governor Kelly Administration<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 5, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/07\/kansas-surpasses-60000-jobs-created-and-retained-since-start-of-governor-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-signs-kansas-apprenticeship-act-to-build-skilled-workforce\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Signs Kansas Apprenticeship Act to Build Skilled Workforce\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-91-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Signs Kansas Apprenticeship Act to Build Skilled Workforce<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 30, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Number of Kansas Apprentices Continues to Grow Thanks to Governor&#8217;s Office of Registered Apprenticeship~ TOPEKA\u00a0\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today ceremonially signed\u00a0House Bill 2292, bipartisan legislation that promotes and expands apprenticeships with businesses, healthcare organizations, educational &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-signs-kansas-apprenticeship-act-to-build-skilled-workforce\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansas-receives-451-7-million-for-high-speed-broadband-infrastructure\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Receives $451.7 Million for High Speed Broadband Infrastructure\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-71.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Receives $451.7 Million for High Speed Broadband Infrastructure<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 26, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 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.&nbsp; \u201cMy administration is committed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansas-receives-451-7-million-for-high-speed-broadband-infrastructure\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/broadband-acceleration-grant-3-0-will-invest-5-million-to-bridge-the-digital-divide-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Broadband Acceleration Grant 3.0 Will Invest $5 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-61.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Broadband Acceleration Grant 3.0 Will Invest $5 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 22, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/broadband-acceleration-grant-3-0-will-invest-5-million-to-bridge-the-digital-divide-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/nominations-now-open-for-2023-to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nominations Now Open for 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-46.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nominations Now Open for 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 22, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u00a0\u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2023\u00a0To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/nominations-now-open-for-2023-to-the-stars-kansas-business-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-awards-nearly-10-million-in-high-demand-workforce-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $10 Million in High-Demand Workforce Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $10 Million in High-Demand Workforce Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 20, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-awards-nearly-10-million-in-high-demand-workforce-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-celebrates-michelins-more-than-100m-investment-creation-of-200-jobs-in-junction-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Michelin's More Than $100M Investment, Creation of 200 Jobs in Junction City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-35-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Michelin&#8217;s More Than $100M Investment, Creation of 200 Jobs in Junction City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 19, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>JUNCTION CITY \u2013&nbsp;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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-celebrates-michelins-more-than-100m-investment-creation-of-200-jobs-in-junction-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-awards-nearly-20-million-in-aviation-workforce-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $20 Million in Aviation Workforce Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-34.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $20 Million in Aviation Workforce Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that nearly $20 million has been awarded to seven recipients for training and workforce development initiatives in the aviation and aerospace industry. Funding &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-awards-nearly-20-million-in-aviation-workforce-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-wins-nearly-43m-to-build-key-infrastructure-for-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Wins Nearly $43M to Build Key Infrastructure for High-Speed Internet\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-432.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Wins Nearly $43M to Build Key Infrastructure for High-Speed Internet<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) has awarded the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) nearly $43 million to develop infrastructure key to expanding affordable high-speed internet &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-wins-nearly-43m-to-build-key-infrastructure-for-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansasworks-to-host-statewide-virtual-job-fair-on-june-21\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS to Host Statewide Virtual Job Fair on June 21\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/statewide_virtual_job_fair_wide_extra_6-12-2023-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS to Host Statewide Virtual Job Fair on June 21<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 15, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansasworks-to-host-statewide-virtual-job-fair-on-june-21\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-wakeeney-selected-as-newest-kansas-main-street-community\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces WaKeeney Selected as Newest Kansas Main Street Community\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-22.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces WaKeeney Selected as Newest Kansas Main Street Community<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 14, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WAKEENEY&nbsp;\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly visited WaKeeney today to announce its selection as the latest community added to the Kansas Main Street program, a Kansas Department of Commerce initiative to preserve and revitalize downtown districts across &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-wakeeney-selected-as-newest-kansas-main-street-community\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-walmart-to-build-257m-case-ready-beef-facility-create-667-new-jobs-in-olathe\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Walmart to Build $257M Case-Ready Beef Facility, Create 667 New Jobs in Olathe\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Walmart to Build $257M Case-Ready Beef Facility, Create 667 New Jobs in Olathe<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced Walmart will build its first-ever fully owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe. The retailer will invest $257 million in the plant and create 667 new permanent jobs. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-walmart-to-build-257m-case-ready-beef-facility-create-667-new-jobs-in-olathe\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-and-patterson-family-foundation-launch-creative-placemaking-pilot-project\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce and Patterson Family Foundation\u00a0Launch\u00a0Creative Placemaking Pilot\u00a0Project\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce and Patterson Family Foundation\u00a0Launch\u00a0Creative Placemaking Pilot\u00a0Project<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 8, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation are pleased to announce the Engaging Placemaking for Innovative Communities (EPIC) pilot program. With a focus on arts-driven community development projects&nbsp;that&nbsp;enhance&nbsp;rural&nbsp;communities&nbsp;and&nbsp;enable additional partnership and connection, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-and-patterson-family-foundation-launch-creative-placemaking-pilot-project\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-seeking-community-input-for-future-cdbg-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Seeking Community Input for Future CDBG Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-12.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Seeking Community Input for Future CDBG Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 8, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, needs input regarding how Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is distributed. CDBG &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-seeking-community-input-for-future-cdbg-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-makes-2-million-available-for-covid-resiliency-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Makes $2 Million Available for COVID Resiliency Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-10.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Makes $2 Million Available for COVID Resiliency Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 7, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Department of Commerce will award $2 million through the Community Development Block Grant \u2013 COVID Resiliency (CDBG-CVR) program to enable cities and counties to address issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic when &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/department-of-commerce-makes-2-million-available-for-covid-resiliency-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansas-awarded-third-consecutive-gold-shovel-from-area-development-magazine\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Awarded Third Consecutive Gold Shovel from Area Development Magazine\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Awarded Third Consecutive Gold Shovel from Area Development Magazine<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 6, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the third straight year, Kansas has won Area Development magazine\u2019s coveted Gold Shovel Award. The back-to-back-to-back accolade has no precedent in state history and reflects three &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansas-awarded-third-consecutive-gold-shovel-from-area-development-magazine\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/spring-2023-historic-economic-asset-lifeline-heal-grant-recipients-announced\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Spring 2023 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Grant Recipients Announced\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Spring 2023 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Grant Recipients Announced<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 5, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced the recipients of the spring 2023 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. A total of 17 projects from across the state are receiving nearly &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/spring-2023-historic-economic-asset-lifeline-heal-grant-recipients-announced\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-14-rural-communities-receiving-funding-for-the-creation-of-new-murals\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces 14 Rural Communities Receiving Funding for the Creation of New Murals\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-309.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces 14 Rural Communities Receiving Funding for the Creation of New Murals<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity\u2019s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $76,071 in grants awarded will allow communities to create &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-14-rural-communities-receiving-funding-for-the-creation-of-new-murals\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/the-mighty-mildred-store-how-a-seed-grant-and-a-passionate-owner-are-making-a-difference\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Mighty Mildred Store: How a SEED Grant and a Passionate Owner are Making a Difference\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mildred-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Mighty Mildred Store: How a SEED Grant and a Passionate Owner are Making a Difference<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The ORP spotlight of the month is the small rural community of Mildred. Located in Allen County, Mildred is home to around only 20 people. This community might be small, but it has a mighty &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/the-mighty-mildred-store-how-a-seed-grant-and-a-passionate-owner-are-making-a-difference\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/la-crosse-celebrates-the-grand-re-opening-of-its-grocery-store-with-state-and-local-support\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"La Crosse Celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of its Grocery Store with State and Local Support\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bs-hometown-market.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>La Crosse Celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of its Grocery Store with State and Local Support<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>When the La Crosse grocery store closed in August of 2022, Rush County Economic Development jumped to action to restore this critical service in their county. Brad Penka let us know that, with its closing, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/la-crosse-celebrates-the-grand-re-opening-of-its-grocery-store-with-state-and-local-support\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/seed-grant-and-collaboration-make-the-village-green-project-possible-in-clyde\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"SEED Grant and Collaboration Make the Village Green Project Possible in Clyde\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/city-of-clyde-e1756480556476.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>SEED Grant and Collaboration Make the Village Green Project Possible in Clyde<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The ORP spotlight of the month is the City of Clyde&#8217;s SEED project called &#8220;The Village Green&#8221;! Located in Cloud County, Clyde is a small town of 800 people. Their project focused on beautifying their &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/seed-grant-and-collaboration-make-the-village-green-project-possible-in-clyde\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/from-murals-to-housing-incentives-the-impact-of-the-rural-champion-project-in-wallace-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"From Murals to Housing Incentives: The Impact of the Rural Champion Project in Wallace County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Weskan-mural-2-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>From Murals to Housing Incentives: The Impact of the Rural Champion Project in Wallace County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>In October, Lissa Sexson was hired by the County of Wallace to serve as the Rural Champion, or point-person, to move forward efforts of Community Development within the county. Prior to being awarded the Rural &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/from-murals-to-housing-incentives-the-impact-of-the-rural-champion-project-in-wallace-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansas-commerce-department-announces-training-opportunities-available-to-employers-through-ktrain\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce Department Announces Training Opportunities Available to Employers Through KTRAIN\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-311.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce Department Announces Training Opportunities Available to Employers Through KTRAIN<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 1, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the rebranding of the Kansas Workforce Aligned with Industry Demand (AID) program to Kansas Training and Retention Aligned with Industry Need (KTRAIN). In &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/kansas-commerce-department-announces-training-opportunities-available-to-employers-through-ktrain\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/kansas-launches-broadband-speed-test-and-comprehensive-expansion-plan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Launches Broadband Speed Test and Comprehensive Expansion Plan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-310.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Launches Broadband Speed Test and Comprehensive Expansion Plan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 30, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is developing a comprehensive strategic plan to expand broadband infrastructure statewide and ensure every Kansan has access to reliable high-speed internet. To assist in this and provide &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/kansas-launches-broadband-speed-test-and-comprehensive-expansion-plan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/nominations-open-for-minority-and-women-enterprise-development-awards-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nominations Open for Minority and Women Enterprise Development Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-284-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nominations Open for Minority and Women Enterprise Development Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 25, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced the call for nominations for the 2023 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. These annual awards, now in their 38th year at Commerce, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/nominations-open-for-minority-and-women-enterprise-development-awards-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/communities-across-kansas-receive-nearly-3-2m-cdbg-grant-funding\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Communities Across Kansas Receive Nearly $3.2M CDBG Grant Funding\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-303.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Communities Across Kansas Receive Nearly $3.2M CDBG Grant Funding<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 24, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 10 communities received almost $3.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Grant awards were made in three categories: Water and Sewer, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/communities-across-kansas-receive-nearly-3-2m-cdbg-grant-funding\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-tops-16b-in-business-investments-since-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Tops $16B in Business Investments Since 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-428.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Tops $16B in Business Investments Since 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 22, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since her administration took office in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $16 billion in private sector investment. This significant economic development milestone has resulted in more than &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-tops-16b-in-business-investments-since-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-congratulates-schwans-for-completion-of-major-pizza-plant-expansion-in-salina-creating-225-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Congratulates Schwan's for Completion of Major Pizza Plant Expansion in Salina Creating 225 Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-419-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Congratulates Schwan&#8217;s for Completion of Major Pizza Plant Expansion in Salina Creating 225 Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 19, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly congratulated Schwan\u2019s Company officials as they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of a 400,000-square-foot expansion of its pizza manufacturing facility in Salina. In November, Governor Kelly joined &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-congratulates-schwans-for-completion-of-major-pizza-plant-expansion-in-salina-creating-225-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-breaks-ground-on-rock-island-railroad-bridge-project-in-kansas-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Rock Island Railroad Bridge Project in Kansas City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-414-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Rock Island Railroad Bridge Project in Kansas City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~The Nation\u2019s First Entertainment District on a Bridge will Feature Restaurants, Shops, Bars and More~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today joined Kansas City, Kansas government officials for a groundbreaking celebration marking the beginning of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-breaks-ground-on-rock-island-railroad-bridge-project-in-kansas-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-30-million-in-tourism-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million in Tourism Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-261.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million in Tourism Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 11, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $30 million has been awarded to 18 recipients developing and improving tourism sites statewide. Funding was made available through the State Park Revitalization &amp; Investment in Notable Tourism &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-30-million-in-tourism-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/marla-canfield-jaicey-gillum-named-commerce-employees-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Marla Canfield, Jaicey Gillum named Commerce Employees of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-258-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Marla Canfield, Jaicey Gillum named Commerce Employees of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 11, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Marla Canfield and Jaicey Gillum have been named the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s 2022 Employees of the Year. \u201cHaving talented and dedicated employees on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/marla-canfield-jaicey-gillum-named-commerce-employees-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-80m-private-investment-creating-50-manufacturing-jobs-in-maize\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $80M Private Investment Creating 50 Manufacturing Jobs in Maize\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-410.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $80M Private Investment Creating 50 Manufacturing Jobs in Maize<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 10, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, the nation\u2019s top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, will build an $80 million manufacturing facility in Maize. This investment is &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-80m-private-investment-creating-50-manufacturing-jobs-in-maize\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/kansas-main-street-selected-for-rural-main-streets-entrepreneurial-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Main Street Selected for Rural Main Streets Entrepreneurial Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-411.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Main Street Selected for Rural Main Streets Entrepreneurial Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 10, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Main Street America has announced that Kansas is one of 10 states selected to participate in the Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Rural Main Streets Program, supported by the&nbsp;Kauffman Foundation. The program aims to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/kansas-main-street-selected-for-rural-main-streets-entrepreneurial-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/kansas-tourism-awards-421820-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Awards $421,820 in Attraction Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-409.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Awards $421,820 in Attraction Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 9, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism today announced $421,820 in Attraction Development Grants has been awarded to 10 recipients. The funding will be used to develop new tourism attractions or enhance existing sites across the state. Attraction &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/kansas-tourism-awards-421820-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/discover-state-agency-employment-opportunities-at-may-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Discover State Agency Employment Opportunities at May Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-242-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Discover State Agency Employment Opportunities at May Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17. This virtual fair, which is hosted by KANSASWORKS, will focus &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/discover-state-agency-employment-opportunities-at-may-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-30-million-to-increase-high-speed-internet-availability\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Increase High-Speed Internet Availability\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/linc.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Increase High-Speed Internet Availability<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program will provide $30 million in competitive funding opportunities to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-30-million-to-increase-high-speed-internet-availability\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/dsm-to-build-next-generation-premix-plant-in-kc-region-for-clean-premixes-focused-on-pet-food-and-companion-animals\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"DSM to Build Next-Generation Premix Plant in KC Region for Clean Premixes Focused on Pet Food and Companion Animals\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-394.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>DSM to Build Next-Generation Premix Plant in KC Region for Clean Premixes Focused on Pet Food and Companion Animals<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 1, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TONGANOXIE \u2013&nbsp;DSM, a global purpose-led health and nutrition company, today announced that it plans to build a next-generation nutritional premix plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas, creating 28 jobs. The new location will supply the pet food &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/dsm-to-build-next-generation-premix-plant-in-kc-region-for-clean-premixes-focused-on-pet-food-and-companion-animals\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-awardees-of-nearly-50-million-of-infrastructure-and-economic-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Awardees of Nearly $50 Million of Infrastructure and Economic Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-383.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Awardees of Nearly $50 Million of Infrastructure and Economic Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 25, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced awardees for the second round of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) economic development grant program. Thirty-eight awardees will receive a share of nearly $50 million in BASE grants, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-awardees-of-nearly-50-million-of-infrastructure-and-economic-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-10-million-to-expand-housing-for-elderly-and-disabled-kansans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $10 Million to Expand Housing for Elderly and Disabled Kansans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-382.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $10 Million to Expand Housing for Elderly and Disabled Kansans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $10 million has been awarded to nine recipients for the construction or renovation of housing for persons with disabilities and the elderly. Funding was made available &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-10-million-to-expand-housing-for-elderly-and-disabled-kansans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/department-of-commerce-selected-for-economic-development-policy-academy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Selected for Economic Development Policy Academy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-381.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Selected for Economic Development Policy Academy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 19, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that the Department of Commerce and the Southcentral Economic Development District (SCKEDD) have been selected to participate jointly in the Policy Academy, a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/department-of-commerce-selected-for-economic-development-policy-academy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/commerce-promotes-statewide-virtual-job-fair-for-employers-and-jobseekers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Promotes Statewide Virtual Job Fair for Employers and Jobseekers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-365.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Promotes Statewide Virtual Job Fair for Employers and Jobseekers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers looking to hire to participate in the April Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS. This virtual event will take place &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/commerce-promotes-statewide-virtual-job-fair-for-employers-and-jobseekers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-funding-to-create-health-care-apprenticeship-programs-in-southeast-and-western-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Create Health Care Apprenticeship Programs in Southeast and Western Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-362.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Create Health Care Apprenticeship Programs in Southeast and Western Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 12, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced $100,000 to support the two new health care apprenticeship programs at Pratt Regional Medical Center and Labette Health. The programs build on the Governor\u2019s creation of the Office &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-funding-to-create-health-care-apprenticeship-programs-in-southeast-and-western-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-celebrates-2022-exporter-of-the-year-textron-aviation\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates 2022 Exporter of the Year Textron Aviation\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-355.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates 2022 Exporter of the Year Textron Aviation<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 11, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WICHITA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today visited Textron Aviation in Wichita to officially honor the company for being named the 2022 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year. Textron Aviation, which manufactures well-known brand aircraft such as Beechcraft and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-celebrates-2022-exporter-of-the-year-textron-aviation\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/deadline-approaching-in-kansas-for-sba-working-capital-loans-due-to-drought\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Deadline Approaching in Kansas for SBA Working\u00a0Capital Loans\u00a0Due to Drought\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-348.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Deadline Approaching in Kansas for SBA Working\u00a0Capital Loans\u00a0Due to Drought<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 10, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2013 Director&nbsp;Tanya&nbsp;N.&nbsp;Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration\u2019s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded Kansas small nonfarm businesses in Butler, Harvey, Marion, McPherson, Reno and Sedgwick counties of the May 9, 2023, deadline &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/deadline-approaching-in-kansas-for-sba-working-capital-loans-due-to-drought\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-2023-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations-open-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Shatters Trade Record\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Export-Pict-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Shatters Trade Record<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 3, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas exports reached an all-time high of $13.97 billion in 2022. Compared with last year\u2019s data, exports surged by $1.42 billion, representing an 11.36 percent growth. The previous highs for state exports occurred in 2021 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-2023-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations-open-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/commerce-announces-virtual-job-fair-in-march-for-state-agency-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces Virtual Job Fair in March For State Agency Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-332.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces Virtual Job Fair in March For State Agency Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 22, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers to attend a State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/commerce-announces-virtual-job-fair-in-march-for-state-agency-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/new-funding-available-to-help-communities-with-shovel-ready-sites\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Funding Available to Help Communities with Shovel-Ready Sites\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-330.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Funding Available to Help Communities with Shovel-Ready Sites<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 21, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced new grant funding that will help communities gain valuable Certified Sites designation for shovel-ready industrial sites in Kansas. Kansas Certified Sites designation is &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/new-funding-available-to-help-communities-with-shovel-ready-sites\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-launches-statewide-initiative-to-increase-adoption-of-affordable-connectivity-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Adoption of Affordable Connectivity Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-323.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Adoption of Affordable Connectivity Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 15, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a program that helps lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The ACP is a $14.2 billion &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-launches-statewide-initiative-to-increase-adoption-of-affordable-connectivity-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/department-of-commerce-announces-30-million-in-new-workforce-grant-programs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce announces $30 Million in New Workforce Grant Programs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-322.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce announces $30 Million in New Workforce Grant Programs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $30 million will be made available under the Aviation Learning Opportunities &amp; Funded Training (ALOFT) and Delivering Residents and Workforce (DRAW) grant programs. The ALOFT program &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/department-of-commerce-announces-30-million-in-new-workforce-grant-programs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/kansas-tourism-wins-national-marketing-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Wins National Marketing Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-308.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Wins National Marketing Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 9, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism recently was presented two awards from the 31st Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) award competition. The \u201cKansas Brand Anthem Commercial\u201d took Silver in the Destination Video Category. The \u201cTo &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/kansas-tourism-wins-national-marketing-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-to-receive-15m-to-provide-communities-digital-devices-and-skills-training\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Kansas to Receive $15M to Provide Communities Digital Devices and Skills Training\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-307.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Kansas to Receive $15M to Provide Communities Digital Devices and Skills Training<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 8, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas is the first state to receive $15 million in U.S. Department of Treasury Digital Connectivity Technology (DCT) funds. The money will support equal access to high-speed internet, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-to-receive-15m-to-provide-communities-digital-devices-and-skills-training\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-administration-receives-national-award-for-panasonic-deal\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Administration Receives National Award for Panasonic Deal\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-304.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Administration Receives National Award for Panasonic Deal<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 7, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the recent announcement by Business Facilities magazine to recognize Kansas with a 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Award. The award in the Innovation Megaproject category resulted from Panasonic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-administration-receives-national-award-for-panasonic-deal\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-2023-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations-open\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces 2023 Exporter of the Year Award Nominations Open\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-296.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces 2023 Exporter of the Year Award Nominations Open<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 1, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award.&nbsp; The Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award is a prestigious &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-2023-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations-open\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-ranked-1-in-private-investment-per-capita-for-second-straight-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked #1 in Private Investment Per Capita for Second Straight Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-295.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked #1 in Private Investment Per Capita for Second Straight Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 1, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~State Wins Coveted Governor\u2019s Cup from Site Selection Magazine~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas attracted the most private business investment per capita of any state in the country in 2022 and will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-ranked-1-in-private-investment-per-capita-for-second-straight-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/mural-public-art-funding-available-from-department-of-commerce\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Mural, Public Art Funding Available from Department of Commerce\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Mural-new-oppor2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Mural, Public Art Funding Available from Department of Commerce<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 28, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced multiple opportunities to support the creation of murals and public art in the state through coordinated funding programs from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/mural-public-art-funding-available-from-department-of-commerce\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/commerce-makes-4-1m-in-community-service-tax-credits-available\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Makes $4.1M in Community Service Tax Credits Available\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-67.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Makes $4.1M in Community Service Tax Credits Available<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 24, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $4.1 million in tax credits will once again be made available under the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP assists private nonprofit organizations and public healthcare entities &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/commerce-makes-4-1m-in-community-service-tax-credits-available\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-emp-shield-plans-to-build-1-9-billion-1200-job-computer-chip-manufacturing-facility-in-coffey-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces EMP Shield Plans to Build $1.9 Billion, 1,200-Job Computer Chip Manufacturing Facility in Coffey County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1.9-Investment-Horizontal-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces EMP Shield Plans to Build $1.9 Billion, 1,200-Job Computer Chip Manufacturing Facility in Coffey County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 20, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>BURLINGTON \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that EMP Shield, an industry leader in protecting electronic devices from destructive magnetic pulses, plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-emp-shield-plans-to-build-1-9-billion-1200-job-computer-chip-manufacturing-facility-in-coffey-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/cjdconsultingsolutions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"CJD Consulting Solutions, LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cjd-collage-1-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>CJD Consulting Solutions, LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 17, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Helping organizations and leaders all across the State of Kansas to continue to operate from the Serving Leader mindset inspired me to start my business. Organizations and businesses are seeking out professional development training that offers their leaders a different and more authentic way to lead its teams and employees. Kansas businesses and organizations get it. The truth is servant-led businesses outperform their competition. The ability to align team and individual goals across all levels of your organization is a necessary skill in a diverse world. I am here to help Kansas businesses do just that!<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/cjdconsultingsolutions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-to-attend-this-months-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend this Month\u2019s Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-283.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend this Month\u2019s Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/commerce-encourages-jobseekers-to-attend-this-months-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/kansas-tourism-announces-400000-available-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces $400,000 Available in Attraction Development Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-282.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces $400,000 Available in Attraction Development Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 14, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism today announced the Attraction Development Grant program is open for applications. A total of $400,000 is available. Attraction Development Grants provide strategic economic assistance to public or private entities, or not-for-profit &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/kansas-tourism-announces-400000-available-in-attraction-development-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/850000-funding-announced-for-downtown-building-revitalization\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"$850,000 Funding Announced for Downtown Building Revitalization\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-281.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>$850,000 Funding Announced for Downtown Building Revitalization<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $850,000 has been made available to fund a new round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. The HEAL program, which is funded by the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/850000-funding-announced-for-downtown-building-revitalization\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/office-of-broadband-to-launch-kansas-broadband-roadshow\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Office of Broadband to Launch \u2018Kansas Broadband Roadshow'\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-280.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Office of Broadband to Launch \u2018Kansas Broadband Roadshow&#8217;<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 10, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will take its \u201cKansas Broadband Roadshow\u201d across the state beginning this week. Starting in Emporia on Wednesday, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/office-of-broadband-to-launch-kansas-broadband-roadshow\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-37-rural-mural-projects-completed-in-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces 37 Rural Mural Projects Completed in 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-269.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces 37 Rural Mural Projects Completed in 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 3, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that 37 murals were completed in 14 Kansas communities in 2022 through the Office of Rural Prosperity\u2019s (ORP) Rural Mural and Public Art Grant Programming. These grants helped &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-37-rural-mural-projects-completed-in-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-integra-technologies-to-invest-1-8b-create-nearly-2000-jobs-with-wichita-semiconductor-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-267-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Second-Largest Economic Development Project in State History Will Advance National Security Efforts~ TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-integra-technologies-to-invest-1-8b-create-nearly-2000-jobs-with-wichita-semiconductor-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/department-of-commerce-announces-40-million-in-new-housing-and-tourism-grant-programs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce announces $40 Million in New Housing and Tourism Grant Programs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-264.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce announces $40 Million in New Housing and Tourism Grant Programs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 30, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $40 million will be made available under the ARPA Building Opportunities for the Disabled and Elderly (ABODE) and State Park Revitalization and Investment in Notable Tourism &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/department-of-commerce-announces-40-million-in-new-housing-and-tourism-grant-programs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/kansas-day-campaign-pays-homage-to-150-years-of-home-on-the-range\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Day Campaign Pays Homage to 150 Years of \u2018Home on the Range\u2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-260-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Day Campaign Pays Homage to 150 Years of \u2018Home on the Range\u2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 30, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 On Sunday, January 29, Kansas celebrated its 162nd birthday. To commemorate the day, Kansas Tourism released a video that pays tribute to the poem turned song, Home on the Range, originally penned 150 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/kansas-day-campaign-pays-homage-to-150-years-of-home-on-the-range\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-first-virtual-job-fair-of-2023\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces First Virtual Job Fair of 2023\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-254.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces First Virtual Job Fair of 2023<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 20, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Governor Laura Kelly invites jobseekers to participate in the first Virtual Job Fair of 2023, hosted by KANSASWORKS. This virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-first-virtual-job-fair-of-2023\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-45-million-to-connect-kansans-to-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $45 Million to Connect Kansans to\u00a0High-Speed Internet\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-246.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $45 Million to Connect Kansans to\u00a0High-Speed Internet<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 18, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Nearly 18,500 Locations Connected to High-Speed Internet in Final Phase of Kansas Capital Project Funds Program~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $44.5 million will be awarded to nine service providers to extend high-speed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-45-million-to-connect-kansans-to-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/department-of-commerce-announces-building-a-stronger-economy-base-2-0-grant-application\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce announces Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) 2.0 Grant Application\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-239.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce announces Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) 2.0 Grant Application<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 3, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $50 million will fund a second round of projects under the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) grant program. BASE 2.0 will continue addressing infrastructure and economic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/01\/department-of-commerce-announces-building-a-stronger-economy-base-2-0-grant-application\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/fall-2022-historic-economic-asset-lifeline-heal-grant-recipients-announced\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Fall 2022 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Grant Recipients Announced\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-237.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Fall 2022 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Grant Recipients Announced<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced the recipients of the fall 2022 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. A total of 15 projects from across the state are receiving almost $773,000 in matching grant funds. HEAL &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/fall-2022-historic-economic-asset-lifeline-heal-grant-recipients-announced\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/kansas-receives-nearly-5-7m-to-expand-equitable-broadband-access\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Receives Nearly $5.7M to Expand Equitable Broadband Access\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-234.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Receives Nearly $5.7M to Expand Equitable Broadband Access<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas has received nearly $5.7 million to expand broadband access, adoption, and affordability, from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Office. &#8220;Communities across &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/kansas-receives-nearly-5-7m-to-expand-equitable-broadband-access\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-tops-15b-in-private-sector-investments-since-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Tops $15B in Private Sector Investments Since 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-233.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Tops $15B in Private Sector Investments Since 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Governor 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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-tops-15b-in-private-sector-investments-since-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/plan-for-2023-with-the-international-division\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Plan for 2023 with the International Division\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/international_web-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Plan for 2023 with the International Division<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>A new year brings new opportunities, and the International Division can help promote your international business. Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program (KITSAP) \u2013 enter new markets or promote a new product or service by &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/plan-for-2023-with-the-international-division\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/commerce-announces-seed-grant-recipients-supporting-economic-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Announces SEED Grant Recipients Supporting Economic Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-230.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Announces SEED Grant Recipients Supporting Economic Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 16, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/commerce-announces-seed-grant-recipients-supporting-economic-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-over-23m-to-expand-broadband-in-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Over $23M to Expand Broadband in Rural Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-231.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Over $23M to Expand Broadband in Rural Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 15, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Funding will Connect Nearly 4,200 Homes, Businesses, Schools to Internet~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-over-23m-to-expand-broadband-in-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-job-seekers-to-attend-end-of-year-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job Seekers to Attend End-of-Year Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-227.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job Seekers to Attend End-of-Year Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 8, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-job-seekers-to-attend-end-of-year-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-groundbreaking-of-sports-complex-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of Sports Complex in Overland Park\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-226.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of Sports Complex in Overland Park<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 7, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>OVERLAND PARK&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-groundbreaking-of-sports-complex-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/access-africa-now-an-eight-part-virtual-series\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Access Africa Now: An Eight-part Virtual Series\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Access Africa Now: An Eight-part Virtual Series<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 7, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/access-africa-now-an-eight-part-virtual-series\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/india-energy-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"India Energy Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>India Energy Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 5, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/india-energy-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/navigating-digitization-as-a-small-business-owner\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Navigating Digitization as a Small Business Owner\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Navigating Digitization as a Small Business Owner<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 1, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/12\/navigating-digitization-as-a-small-business-owner\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-recipients-of-annual-minority-and-women-business-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Recipients of Annual Minority and Women Business Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-221.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Recipients of Annual Minority and Women Business Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 18, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Minority- and woman-owned businesses were honored this week as part of Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s\u202fOffice of Minority and Women Business Development hosted its 37th\u202fAnnual Minority and Women &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-recipients-of-annual-minority-and-women-business-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-proclaims-november-13-19-apprenticeship-week-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims November 13-19 \"Apprenticeship Week\" in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Govs-Proclamation-1--scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims November 13-19 &#8220;Apprenticeship Week&#8221; in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 16, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Highlights First Apprenticeship Summit in Topeka on November 17~ TOPEKA \u2013On October 28, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation spotlighting the continued growth of the Kansas Registered Apprenticeship Program and declaring this week as Apprenticeship &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-proclaims-november-13-19-apprenticeship-week-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-850000-for-kansas-entrepreneurs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $850,000 for Kansas Entrepreneurs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-210.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $850,000 for Kansas Entrepreneurs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 15, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Commerce GROWKS Programs Leverage $4M to Support Small Businesses~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today the first round of recipients of funding from the GROWKS Loan and Equity programs, which help small businesses, particularly those &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-850000-for-kansas-entrepreneurs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-job-seekers-to-attend-statewide-virtual-job-fair-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job-Seekers to Attend Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-209.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job-Seekers to Attend Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly invites job-seekers and employers to participate in the upcoming Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17.&nbsp;&nbsp; \u201cEvery day businesses &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-job-seekers-to-attend-statewide-virtual-job-fair-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-kansas-poet-laureate\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Kansas Poet Laureate\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-207.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Kansas Poet Laureate<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 10, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~K-State Professor Traci Brimhall will Begin Service as Kansas Poet Laureate in 2023~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) has selected Traci Brimhall as the 2023-2026 Poet &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-kansas-poet-laureate\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/kansas-main-street-program-seeking-new-communities-hosting-application-workshop\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Main Street Program Seeking New Communities, Hosting Application Workshop\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Main Street Program Seeking New Communities, Hosting Application Workshop<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 7, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;The Kansas Main Street program announced today it is seeking new communities to join the program in 2023. On Monday, November 14, at 10 a.m., the program will host a virtual application workshop for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/kansas-main-street-program-seeking-new-communities-hosting-application-workshop\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-16m-to-expand-broadband-in-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $16M to Expand Broadband in Rural Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-203.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $16M to Expand Broadband in Rural Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 4, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Funding will Connect Nearly 2,000 Homes, Businesses, Schools to Internet~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today $15.7 million will be awarded to seven service providers that will bring high-speed broadband service to underserved, economically &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-kelly-announces-nearly-16m-to-expand-broadband-in-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-of-salina-pizza-manufacturer\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion of Salina Pizza Manufacturer\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/glk-schwans-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion of Salina Pizza Manufacturer<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Schwan&#8217;s Expansion Fuels 225 Jobs and is Part of $600M Investment~ SALINA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today joined Salina community leaders to celebrate Schwan\u2019s Company\u2019s announcement that it will expand the refrigeration distribution center at its &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-of-salina-pizza-manufacturer\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-panasonic-energy-to-break-ground-on-4b-4000-job-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Joins Panasonic Energy to Break Ground on $4B, 4,000-Job Electric Vehicle Battery Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-194.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Joins Panasonic Energy to Break Ground on $4B, 4,000-Job Electric Vehicle Battery Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 2, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>De Soto&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today joined Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. and De Soto leaders to break ground on one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the United States. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-panasonic-energy-to-break-ground-on-4b-4000-job-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-1m-for-central-kansas-affordable-housing-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $1M For Central Kansas Affordable Housing Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-190.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $1M For Central Kansas Affordable Housing Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 1, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>RUSSELL&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced $1 million will be going to the City of Russell to increase affordable and moderate-income housing options in central Kansas. Russell is using the funds, allocated through the bipartisan House &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-1m-for-central-kansas-affordable-housing-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28m-olathe-laboratory-to-add-175-new-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28M Olathe Laboratory to Add 175 New Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-185.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28M Olathe Laboratory to Add 175 New Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 31, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>OLATHE&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that KCAS Bioanalytical and Biomarker Services has opened a $28 million laboratory in Olathe that will create 175 new jobs for Kansans. Kansas Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Paul Hughes &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28m-olathe-laboratory-to-add-175-new-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-nearly-2m-to-boost-tourism-industry\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Boost Tourism Industry\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Full-Group-with-LG-Patterson-KT-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Boost Tourism Industry<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 28, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas Tourism, in partnership with the Patterson Family Foundation, is providing nearly $2 million to eight tourism projects across the state to enhance the state\u2019s growing tourism industry. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-nearly-2m-to-boost-tourism-industry\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-semiconductor-company-investing-4m-creating-30-jobs-near-manhattan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Semiconductor Company Investing $4M, Creating 30 Jobs Near Manhattan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-184.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Semiconductor Company Investing $4M, Creating 30 Jobs Near Manhattan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 27, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Radiation Detection Technologies, Inc. (RDT), a semiconductor device manufacturer, is expanding its operations around Manhattan. The company will create 30 new jobs over the next five years with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-semiconductor-company-investing-4m-creating-30-jobs-near-manhattan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/vortex-global-named-2022-governors-award-of-excellence-winner\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Vortex Global named 2022 Governor's Award of Excellence winner\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC01434-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Vortex Global named 2022 Governor&#8217;s Award of Excellence winner<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 27, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The 2022 Governor\u2019s Award of Excellence winner, Vortex Global, was founded in 1977 in Salina. Vortex specializes in the design and manufacture of components for the transport and flow control of dry bulk solids. With &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/vortex-global-named-2022-governors-award-of-excellence-winner\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-at-urbn-distribution-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon at URBN Distribution Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-177.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon at URBN Distribution Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 26, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~$400M investment fuels 2,000 Kansas Jobs~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today welcomed some of America\u2019s most iconic retail brands \u2013 including Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie \u2013 at a ribbon-cutting for URBN\u2019s new 1.5 million square-foot &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-at-urbn-distribution-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-2022-award-of-excellence-and-exporter-of-the-year-recipients\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 2022 Award of Excellence and Exporter of the Year Recipients\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/to-the-stars-fall-2022-banner-copy-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 2022 Award of Excellence and Exporter of the Year Recipients<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Salina-based Vortex Global has won the 2022 Governor\u2019s Award of Excellence and Textron Aviation in Wichita earned the Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award. Businesses and individuals from &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-2022-award-of-excellence-and-exporter-of-the-year-recipients\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-12-rural-champions-leading-local-community-efforts\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 12 \"Rural Champions\" Leading Local Community Efforts\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Rural-Champions-Announcement-Picture-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 12 &#8220;Rural Champions&#8221; Leading Local Community Efforts<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 18, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced the 12 grant recipients of the Rural by Choice Champions Program (Rural Champions) that launched earlier this year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation. The selected Rural Champions &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-12-rural-champions-leading-local-community-efforts\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-aerospace-manufacturing-facility-coming-to-south-central-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Aerospace Manufacturing Facility Coming to South Central Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-165.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Aerospace Manufacturing Facility Coming to South Central Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 17, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Pinnacle Aerospace\u2019s $14.7M Investment in Wellington will Create 155 New Jobs~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that aerospace parts manufacturer Pinnacle Aerospace, LLC, will be investing $14.7 million in a new facility in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-aerospace-manufacturing-facility-coming-to-south-central-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-salina-construction-equipment-manufacturing-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Salina Construction Equipment Manufacturing Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/great-plains-grand-opening-header-image.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Salina Construction Equipment Manufacturing Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>SALINA&nbsp;\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today joined representatives of Great Plains Manufacturing and Kubota Corporation for the grand opening of a new construction equipment manufacturing facility in Salina. The $178 million investment by Great Plains to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-salina-construction-equipment-manufacturing-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-participate-in-upcoming-virtual-job-fair-for-state-employment\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Job Fair for State Employment\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-159.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to Participate in Upcoming Virtual Job Fair for State Employment<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansans currently searching for employment or looking to make a career change to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-participate-in-upcoming-virtual-job-fair-for-state-employment\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-groundbreaking-of-central-kansas-manufacturing-incubator\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of Central Kansas Manufacturing Incubator\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image2.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of Central Kansas Manufacturing Incubator<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Governor Laura Kelly today announced the groundbreaking of the Grow Hays MicroFactory, an incubator for manufacturers in Central Kansas. The 30,000 square-foot facility is one of 35 infrastructure investment projects made possible by the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-groundbreaking-of-central-kansas-manufacturing-incubator\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/kansas-tourism-announces-15-tourism-marketing-grant-award-recipients\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Announces 15 Tourism Marketing Grant Award Recipients\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-153.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Announces 15 Tourism Marketing Grant Award Recipients<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 7, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism has announced the Tourism Marketing Grant Program recipients for 2022. The Tourism Marketing Grant is an ongoing grant program designed to assist tourism organizations or businesses with new and innovative advertising &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/kansas-tourism-announces-15-tourism-marketing-grant-award-recipients\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-lenexa-clinical-diagnostics-laboratory-will-add-235-new-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Lenexa Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory Will Add 235 New Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-147.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Lenexa Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory Will Add 235 New Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 6, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LENEXA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Eurofins Viracor, a global leader in clinical diagnostic services, is opening a state-of-the-art laboratory in Lenexa that will create 235 new jobs. Eurofins Viracor held a ribbon-cutting &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-lenexa-clinical-diagnostics-laboratory-will-add-235-new-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/as-private-investment-in-kansas-tops-14b-governor-laura-kelly-wraps-up-statewide-prosperity-on-the-plains-tour\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"As Private Investment in Kansas Tops $14B, Governor Laura Kelly Wraps Up Statewide Prosperity on the Plains Tour\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-143.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>As Private Investment in Kansas Tops $14B, Governor Laura Kelly Wraps Up Statewide Prosperity on the Plains Tour<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 5, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Kelly Administration Lands Eco Devo Projects in 80% of Kansas Counties~ TOPEKA \u2013 As new private sector investment in Kansas since 2019 tops $14 billion, Governor Laura Kelly today wrapped up her statewide economic development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/as-private-investment-in-kansas-tops-14b-governor-laura-kelly-wraps-up-statewide-prosperity-on-the-plains-tour\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-pratt-industries-for-grand-opening-of-park-city-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Joins Pratt Industries For Grand Opening of Park City Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pratt-industries-glk-event.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Joins Pratt Industries For Grand Opening of Park City Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Company\u2019s $200M Investment Will Create 58 New Jobs~ PARK CITY&nbsp;\u2013 Today Governor Laura Kelly joined officials from Pratt Industries as they opened their new state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing corrugated box plant in Park City. The plant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-pratt-industries-for-grand-opening-of-park-city-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-breaks-ground-on-hilmar-cheese-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Breaks Ground on Hilmar Cheese Facility in Dodge City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hilmar-Groundbreaking.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Breaks Ground on Hilmar Cheese Facility in Dodge City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 30, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Facility Will Bring $1.1&nbsp;Billion and 1,000 New Jobs to Southwest Kansas~ DODGE CITY \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly participated in the groundbreaking of Hilmar Cheese Company\u2019s new state-of-the-art production facility in Dodge City. In the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-breaks-ground-on-hilmar-cheese-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/brazil-defense-webinar\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"BRAZIL DEFENSE WEBINAR\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>BRAZIL DEFENSE WEBINAR<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 27, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>BRAZIL DEFENSE HIGHLIGHTS BRAZIL DEFENSE WEBINAR Please join us to learn about business opportunities in Brazil. This webinar will provide you with in-depth insights on current and future requirements, where to find procurement opportunities, and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/brazil-defense-webinar\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/registration-closing-wednesday-for-2022-kansas-renewable-energy-conference\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Registration Closing Wednesday for 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/REC-featured-Image-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Registration Closing Wednesday for 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 26, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today said there still is time to register for the upcoming 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference. Those interested, however, will need to act quickly. Registrations &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/registration-closing-wednesday-for-2022-kansas-renewable-energy-conference\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-funding-to-help-kansas-small-businesses-participate-in-global-trade\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Funding to Help Kansas Small Businesses Participate in Global Trade\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Step-10-STEP-Funding-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Funding to Help Kansas Small Businesses Participate in Global Trade<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on its announcement of a $200,000 award to the Kansas Department of Commerce.&nbsp; The award will be used by the agency\u2019s International Division &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-funding-to-help-kansas-small-businesses-participate-in-global-trade\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-small-business-research-development-grant-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Small Business Research &#038; Development Grant Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-135.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Small Business Research &#038; Development Grant Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program that will help Kansas small businesses innovate, bring new products and services to market, and compete at a global level. The Small Business Research &amp; Development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-small-business-research-development-grant-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-goodyear-tire-investing-125-million-in-topeka-adding-40-new-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Goodyear Tire Investing $125 Million in Topeka, Adding 40 New Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/271857263_309265177878468_8277003869935673251_n.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Goodyear Tire Investing $125 Million in Topeka, Adding 40 New Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.\u2019s decision to invest $125 million and hire 40 new employees at its Topeka plant as part of modernizing its Kansas facility, which &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-goodyear-tire-investing-125-million-in-topeka-adding-40-new-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-job-seekers-to-attend-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job-Seekers to Attend Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Workforce-Development-Professionals-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Job-Seekers to Attend Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 19, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly invites job seekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22. \u201cJust &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-job-seekers-to-attend-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kellys-administration-signs-significant-wheat-deal-with-taiwan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly's Administration Signs Significant Wheat Deal with Taiwan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Taiwan-signing-photo.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly&#8217;s Administration Signs Significant Wheat Deal with Taiwan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 16, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;During a state visit from a Taiwanese delegation, officials from the east Asian country agreed to purchase 66 million bushels of wheat from U.S. farmers over the next two years. The grain deal, which &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kellys-administration-signs-significant-wheat-deal-with-taiwan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/new-kansas-tourism-video-showcases-racing-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Kansas Tourism Video Showcases Racing in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tourism_story_race-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Kansas Tourism Video Showcases Racing in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 12, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Kansas Tourism has released the latest chapter in its ongoing&nbsp;Story Series.&nbsp;Full Throttle and Full Heart: Kansas Racing&nbsp;features Kansas native drivers sharing the magic of racing in Kansas. \u201cThe racing industry is a valuable part &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/new-kansas-tourism-video-showcases-racing-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/kansas-surpasses-50000-jobs-created-and-retained-since-start-of-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Surpasses 50,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Kelly Administration\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-132.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Surpasses 50,000 Jobs Created and Retained Since Start of Kelly Administration<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 12, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has worked with private-sector businesses in creating and retaining more than 50,000 jobs in Kansas. This milestone continues the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/kansas-surpasses-50000-jobs-created-and-retained-since-start-of-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/commerce-and-patterson-family-foundation-announce-more-funding-available-for-revitalizing-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce and Patterson Family Foundation Announce More Funding Available for Revitalizing Downtown Buildings\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-130.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce and Patterson Family Foundation Announce More Funding Available for Revitalizing Downtown Buildings<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 7, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a second round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants intended for revitalizing downtown buildings in small communities across the state. The HEAL program, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/commerce-and-patterson-family-foundation-announce-more-funding-available-for-revitalizing-downtown-buildings\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-establishes-office-of-registered-apprenticeship\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Establishes Office of Registered Apprenticeship\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC05018c-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Establishes Office of Registered Apprenticeship<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 6, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Executive Order Expands Administration&#8217;s Workforce Development Efforts~ TOPEKA \u2013 Today, on the heels of Labor Day, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #22-07 establishing the Office of Registered Apprenticeship within the Kansas Department of Commerce. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-establishes-office-of-registered-apprenticeship\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/proof-of-concept-applications-open-through-the-end-of-september\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Proof of Concept Applications Open through the End of September\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-127.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Proof of Concept Applications Open through the End of September<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 6, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that Proof of Concept (POC) applications for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 are being accepted through Friday, September 30. The POC &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/proof-of-concept-applications-open-through-the-end-of-september\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/uk-conformity-assessed\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"UK Conformity Assessed\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/US-UK-flags.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>UK Conformity Assessed<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 31, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>In this program, you will hear from private sector and Commercial Service experts about the new certification requirement, when and how to use the UKCA mark, rules for usage, technical documentation and record keeping, alternative &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/uk-conformity-assessed\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/demand-high-for-investments-in-states-broadband-infrastructure\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Demand High for Investments in State\u2019s Broadband Infrastructure\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Public-Comment-Template_4c.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Demand High for Investments in State\u2019s Broadband Infrastructure<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 30, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly\u2019s goal of connecting all Kansans to high-speed broadband internet has piqued the interest of individuals and communities throughout Kansas. It also has garnered strong attention from providers seeking to make &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/demand-high-for-investments-in-states-broadband-infrastructure\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-touts-kansas-as-a-wind-energy-leader\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Touts Kansas as a Wind Energy Leader\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/The-OTHER-Kansas-Crop-I70-Windfarm.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Touts Kansas as a Wind Energy Leader<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 29, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Department of Energy Report Finds State Ranks Third in Wind Energy Generation~ TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today touted Kansas as a leader in wind energy, citing the recently released Wind Energy Market Report from the U.S. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-touts-kansas-as-a-wind-energy-leader\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-new-grant-opportunity-to-support-economic-development-in-smaller-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Announces New Grant Opportunity to Support Economic Development in Smaller Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-126-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Announces New Grant Opportunity to Support Economic Development in Smaller Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 24, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced a new grant opportunity today that will help support economic development and revitalization efforts in smaller communities across Kansas through investments in quality-of-life initiatives. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-new-grant-opportunity-to-support-economic-development-in-smaller-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-jtm-foods-is-expanding-in-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces JTM Foods is Expanding in Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ICT21_Groundbreaking-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces JTM Foods is Expanding in Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 24, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WICHITA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that JTM Foods, LLC has chosen Wichita as the new home of JJ\u2019s Snack Pies, a popular treat available at many of the nation\u2019s largest retailers, and has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in the ict21 Industrial District. JTM Foods plans to hire 150 people within the next two years and invest $40 million in the Wichita facility.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-jtm-foods-is-expanding-in-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/state-of-kansas-agency-wide-virtual-job-fair-on-august-24\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"State of Kansas Agency-Wide Virtual Job Fair On August 24\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_7055c-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>State of Kansas Agency-Wide Virtual Job Fair On August 24<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans currently seeking employment to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24. The virtual fair will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/state-of-kansas-agency-wide-virtual-job-fair-on-august-24\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-phase-iii-expansion-facility-at-the-ku-innovation-park\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Phase III Expansion Facility at the KU Innovation Park\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ku-innnovation-park-phase-III.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Phase III Expansion Facility at the KU Innovation Park<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 17, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LAWRENCE \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated the dedication of the&nbsp;Phase III Expansion Facility at the KU Innovation Park. Formerly the Bioscience and Technology Business Center, the KU Innovation Park is an economic development organization &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-phase-iii-expansion-facility-at-the-ku-innovation-park\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/wced-success-story\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Wichita County Childcare Center Perseveres with CSP\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/childcare-center-3-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Wichita County Childcare Center Perseveres with CSP<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Having the backbone and grit to overcome any no is a Wild West mentality, to be sure. For Wichita County, a frontier county in western Kansas, it is as necessary today as it was in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/wced-success-story\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/commerce-department-launches-rural-by-choice-champions-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Department Launches Rural by Choice Champions Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-118.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Department Launches Rural by Choice Champions Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 10, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced a unique opportunity for rural communities throughout the state \u2013 the Rural by Choice Champions Program (Rural Champions). This one-year pilot program will create &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/commerce-department-launches-rural-by-choice-champions-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/department-of-commerce-seeks-partners-to-administer-programs-that-boost-financial-self-sufficiency\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Seeks Partners to Administer Programs that Boost Financial Self-Sufficiency\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-117.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Seeks Partners to Administer Programs that Boost Financial Self-Sufficiency<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 10, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking qualified organizations to administer Individual Development Account (IDA) programs in communities throughout the state. The Kansas IDA program allows administering organizations to provide qualified low-income Kansans &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/department-of-commerce-seeks-partners-to-administer-programs-that-boost-financial-self-sufficiency\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-north-americas-largest-wheat-protein-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on North America's Largest Wheat Protein Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/amber-wave-ribbon-cutting.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on North America&#8217;s Largest Wheat Protein Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 9, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Phillipsburg Facility Is a $250M+ Investment that Will Create 60+ Jobs~ PHILLIPSBURG \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today joined Amber Wave, a leader in sustainable agriculture, food ingredients, and low-carbon fuels, to cut the ribbon on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-north-americas-largest-wheat-protein-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-applications-open-for-the-2023-2026-poet-laureate-of-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Applications Open for the 2023-2026 Poet Laureate of Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Poet_2023-2026-copy-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Applications Open for the 2023-2026 Poet Laureate of Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 4, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are open for the next Poet Laureate of Kansas. The Poet Laureate of Kansas is an honorary position designed to promote the reading and writing of poetry &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-applications-open-for-the-2023-2026-poet-laureate-of-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/trade-mission-to-spain-portugal\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Trade Mission to Spain &#038; Portugal\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-5.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Trade Mission to Spain &#038; Portugal<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 4, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Trade Mission Overview&nbsp; Kansas Global Trade Services, Huffine Global Solutions, and Gedeth Network are hosting a trade mission trip to Spain October 17 \u2013 21, 2022, for U.S. companies interested in exploring business relationships in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/trade-mission-to-spain-portugal\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/the-trade-finance-guide-a-quick-reference-for-us-exporters\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for US Exporters\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-4.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for US Exporters<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 4, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Have you considered how different trade finance options may give your business a boost?&nbsp; Check out the latest edition of&nbsp;The Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters, expanded to address pandemic recovery issues &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/the-trade-finance-guide-a-quick-reference-for-us-exporters\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/explore-india-as-your-next-export-destination\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Explore India As Your Next Export Destination\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-3.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Explore India As Your Next Export Destination<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 4, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>August 25 | 11:00 a.m. ET | Virtual Coffee ChatRegister Join the U.S. Commercial Service for a LIVE &#8220;coffee chat&#8221; to learn how you can succeed in the India market.Hear from trade experts and two &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/explore-india-as-your-next-export-destination\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/adipec-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"ADIPEC 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/govd-banner_crop.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>ADIPEC 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 1, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Under the Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP), the U.S. Commercial Service is partnering with ADIPEC 2022 and is recruiting international buyer delegations from around the world to meet with U.S. exhibitors at the show! Attracting &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/adipec-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/indo-defense-trade-mission-to-indonesia\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Indo Defense - Trade Mission to Indonesia\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Indo Defense &#8211; Trade Mission to Indonesia<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 1, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/indo-defense-trade-mission-to-indonesia\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-cybersecurity-company-to-move-headquarters-to-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Cybersecurity Company to Move Headquarters to Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-104.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Cybersecurity Company to Move Headquarters to Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 29, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced cybersecurity company Novacoast is relocating its corporate headquarters to Wichita from Santa Barbara, California. The company plans to bring 100 new high-tech jobs to the state and help &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-cybersecurity-company-to-move-headquarters-to-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/commerce-department-patterson-family-foundation-team-up-to-help-downtown-areas-throughout-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Department, Patterson Family Foundation Team Up to Help Downtown Areas Throughout Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-102.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Department, Patterson Family Foundation Team Up to Help Downtown Areas Throughout Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 26, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;It is a familiar sight in smaller Kansas communities throughout the state: vibrant downtown districts whose allure is somewhat diminished by one or two vacant or dilapidated buildings. In many cases, a major barrier &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/commerce-department-patterson-family-foundation-team-up-to-help-downtown-areas-throughout-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/to-the-stars-celebrating-kansas-businesses-2022-nominations-open\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"To The Stars: Celebrating Kansas Businesses 2022 Nominations Open\u00a0\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-22.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>To The Stars: Celebrating Kansas Businesses 2022 Nominations Open\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2022 To The Stars: Celebrating Kansas Businesses Awards. The annual awards program recognizes businesses across the state for the valuable contributions they make to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/to-the-stars-celebrating-kansas-businesses-2022-nominations-open\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-registration-open-for-2022-kansas-renewable-energy-conference\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Registration Open for 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference\u00a0\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-21.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Registration Open for 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that registration for the 2022 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference is now open. The conference is an annual event held by the Kansas Department of Commerce to showcase the latest &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-registration-open-for-2022-kansas-renewable-energy-conference\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-funding-for-murals-in-14-rural-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Funding for Murals in 14 Rural Communities\u00a0\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-20.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Funding for Murals in 14 Rural Communities\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 19, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity\u2019s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $93,500 in grants enables communities with fewer than 10,000 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-funding-for-murals-in-14-rural-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-statewide-virtual-job-fair-july-20-21-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Statewide Virtual Job Fair July 20-21, 2022\u00a0\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Statewide-Job-Fair-2022_4-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Statewide Virtual Job Fair July 20-21, 2022\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 19, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Statewide Virtual Job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will take place from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. \u201cIn June, Kansas reported the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-statewide-virtual-job-fair-july-20-21-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/kansas-tourism-releases-new-story-series-episode-that-explores-the-states-natural-history\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Releases New Story Series Episode that Explores the State's Natural History\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-19.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Releases New Story Series Episode that Explores the State&#8217;s Natural History<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 18, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Tourism has released an inspiring promotional video exploring the state\u2019s rich natural history and examining the fossils and rocks that tell the story of an ancient ocean-covered Kansas. Secret Kansas: Uncovering Our &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/kansas-tourism-releases-new-story-series-episode-that-explores-the-states-natural-history\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-21000-more-kansas-homes-will-soon-be-connected-to-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 21,000 More Kansas Homes Will Soon Be Connected to High-Speed Internet\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-101.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 21,000 More Kansas Homes Will Soon Be Connected to High-Speed Internet<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~$83.5M in Grants Are Available to Expand Broadband Access in High-Need Areas~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than 21,000 Kansas homes and businesses are set to receive high-speed internet access for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-21000-more-kansas-homes-will-soon-be-connected-to-high-speed-internet\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/kansas-lands-4b-4000-job-panasonic-energy-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Lands $4B, 4,000-Job Panasonic Energy Electric Vehicle Battery Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/announcement-horizontal-1.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Lands $4B, 4,000-Job Panasonic Energy Electric Vehicle Battery Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Governor Laura Kelly Successfully Wins Largest Economic Development Project in State History~ Topeka, Kan. \u2013 July 13, 2022 \u2013 Today, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., plans to build one of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/kansas-lands-4b-4000-job-panasonic-energy-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-awards-over-4m-in-tax-credits-to-29-kansas-nonprofits\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Awards Over $4M in Tax Credits to 29 Kansas Nonprofits\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Awards Over $4M in Tax Credits to 29 Kansas Nonprofits<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 12, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today awarded $4.1 million in Community Service Tax Credits (CSP) to bolster the fundraising efforts of 29 nonprofit organizations across Kansas that improve local access to quality child care, healthcare, education, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-awards-over-4m-in-tax-credits-to-29-kansas-nonprofits\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/advanced-manufacturing-in-the-americas-three-part-webinar-series\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Advanced Manufacturing in the Americas Three-part Webinar Series\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Advanced Manufacturing in the Americas Three-part Webinar Series<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 5, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities in BRAZIL July 14 @ 1 pm EDT AGENDA WELCOME&nbsp; INTRODUCTION TO THE BRAZILIAN MARKET&nbsp;&nbsp; \u200bINDUSTRY AUTOMATION &amp; ROBOTICS, BRAZIL MARKET OVERVIEW&nbsp;&nbsp; \u200bCUSTOMS INSIGHTS FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING&nbsp;&nbsp; Q&amp;A\u200b WHY BRAZIL? SERIES DATES:July &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/advanced-manufacturing-in-the-americas-three-part-webinar-series\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-promotes-kansas-in-open-letter-to-states-college-graduates\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Kansas in Open Letter to State\u2019s College Graduates\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Kansas in Open Letter to State\u2019s College Graduates<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 30, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today sent an open letter to recent college graduates across Kansas, encouraging them to put down roots in the state. In the letter, she highlighted many of Kansas\u2019 main attractions: low &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-promotes-kansas-in-open-letter-to-states-college-graduates\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-surpasses-9-billion-in-new-economic-development-investment-since-start-of-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Surpasses $9 Billion in\u00a0New Economic Development Investment Since Start of Kelly Administration\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-92.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Surpasses $9 Billion in\u00a0New Economic Development Investment Since Start of Kelly Administration<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 27, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, Kansas has attracted over $9 billion in new investments by private sector businesses. This milestone continues the record-breaking economic development success Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-surpasses-9-billion-in-new-economic-development-investment-since-start-of-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/resources-for-u-s-exporters-ecommerce-frontline-library\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Resources for U.S. Exporters: eCommerce Frontline Library\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ecommerce-library.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Resources for U.S. Exporters: eCommerce Frontline Library<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The eCommerce Frontline Library is a list of resources designed to assist exporters compete for international customer acquisition by developing their online presence and sales it includes: A Online Strategy for Exporters Series that focuses &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/resources-for-u-s-exporters-ecommerce-frontline-library\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/transportation-and-supply-chain-virtual-webinar-central-asia-steppes-up-building-a-new-silk-road\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Transportation and Supply Chain Virtual Webinar:&nbsp;Central Asia \u201cSteppes Up\u201d: Building a New Silk Road\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Transportation and Supply Chain Virtual Webinar:&nbsp;Central Asia \u201cSteppes Up\u201d: Building a New Silk Road<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>July 19, 2022, 10:00 AM Eastern Informational webinar on how the design, construction, and technology opportunities along Central Asia&#8217;s silk road are increasing for U.S. companies due to increased cargo traffic throughout the region. As &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/transportation-and-supply-chain-virtual-webinar-central-asia-steppes-up-building-a-new-silk-road\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/introduction-to-doing-business-with-the-united-nations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Introduction to Doing Business with the United Nations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Introduction to Doing Business with the United Nations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:00am-1:00pm Eastern Join the U.S. Commercial Service New York and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations for a virtual webinar.&nbsp;&nbsp;During this virtual session, Senior UN Procurement Officials will provide an &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/introduction-to-doing-business-with-the-united-nations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-promotes-rural-economic-development-with-stops-in-independence-and-cherryvale\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Rural Economic Development with Stops in Independence and Cherryvale\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GLK-Cherryvale-and-INDY_dark-screen-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Promotes Rural Economic Development with Stops in Independence and Cherryvale<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Soybean Processing Facility, Tours Small Business and Celebrates the Grand Opening of Office of Rural Prosperity Facility~ MONTGOMERY COUNTY \u2013 Today,&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly celebrated new beginnings for rural economic development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-promotes-rural-economic-development-with-stops-in-independence-and-cherryvale\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/nominations-open-for-minority-and-women-enterprise-development-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nominations Open for Minority and Women Enterprise Development Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-84.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nominations Open for Minority and Women Enterprise Development Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced the call for nominations for the 2022 Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. The annual awards are just one way the Department &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/nominations-open-for-minority-and-women-enterprise-development-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-explore-state-agency-career-opportunities-through-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to Explore State Agency Career Opportunities Through Virtual Job Fair\u00a0\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-83.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to Explore State Agency Career Opportunities Through Virtual Job Fair\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 17, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly invites all Kansans seeking employment to participate in the next&nbsp;KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which will focus on state agency job openings. The virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-explore-state-agency-career-opportunities-through-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-ceremonially-signs-bill-providing-tax-credits-to-support-aviation-workforce-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Providing Tax Credits to Support Aviation Workforce Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aviation-tax-credits-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Ceremonially Signs Bill Providing Tax Credits to Support Aviation Workforce Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 15, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Joins Business Leaders and Bipartisan Legislators in Wichita to Celebrate Investment in Key Kansas Industry~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined legislators and aviation industry leaders at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-ceremonially-signs-bill-providing-tax-credits-to-support-aviation-workforce-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-magazine-wins-gold-at-international-awards-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSAS! Magazine Wins Gold at International Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSAS! Magazine Wins Gold at International Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 15, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;KANSAS! Magazine has received a Gold Award for its history feature titled \u201c200 Years of the Santa Fe Trail\u201d at the 42nd annual International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) awards presentation. The award-winning feature, published &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-magazine-wins-gold-at-international-awards-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/the-smoke-show-kansas-tourism-releases-new-story-series-episode-featuring-bbq\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Smoke Show: Kansas Tourism Releases New Story Series Episode Featuring BBQ\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-81-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Smoke Show: Kansas Tourism Releases New Story Series Episode Featuring BBQ<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Kansas Tourism has released a new Story Series episode, this time showcasing Kansas barbecue pit masters and mouth-watering smoked meat from across the state. Viewers are advised not to watch the video hungry. Episode &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/the-smoke-show-kansas-tourism-releases-new-story-series-episode-featuring-bbq\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/nadira-hazim-patrick-and-victor-follis-named-commerce-employees-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nadira Hazim-Patrick and Victor Follis named Commerce Employees of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-81.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nadira Hazim-Patrick and Victor Follis named Commerce Employees of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 8, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced Nadira Hazim-Patrick and Victor Follis have been named as the Department of Commerce\u2019s Employees of the Year for 2021. \u201cNadira works vigorously to promote and manage &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/nadira-hazim-patrick-and-victor-follis-named-commerce-employees-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-wins-prestigious-gold-shovel-award-for-economic-development-excellence-for-second-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Wins Prestigious Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence for Second Consecutive Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-77.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Wins Prestigious Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence for Second Consecutive Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 6, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas has won Area Development magazine\u2019s coveted 2022 Gold Shovel Award, marking the second year in a row the state has received this national recognition for excellence in economic development. &nbsp; \u201cFor the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-wins-prestigious-gold-shovel-award-for-economic-development-excellence-for-second-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/lt-governor-toland-announces-two-new-directors\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Toland Announces Two New Directors\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-76.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Toland Announces Two New Directors<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 1, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced two new hires for the agency. Jade Piros de Carvalho will serve as the new Director of the Office of Broadband Development, and Patrick &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/lt-governor-toland-announces-two-new-directors\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/aerospace-outlook-for-the-indian-market\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Aerospace Outlook for the Indian Market\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-6.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Aerospace Outlook for the Indian Market<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 24, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Wed., June 1, 2022, 8am PST\/11am EST Learn about the growing Aerospace sector in India and export your products and services About this eventJoin the&nbsp;U.S. Commercial Service,&nbsp;Washington State Department of Commerce, the International Advisory Council, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/aerospace-outlook-for-the-indian-market\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/exporter-tools-look-up-your-hs-codes\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Exporter Tools:\u00a0Look Up Your HS Code(s)\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-5.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Exporter Tools:\u00a0Look Up Your HS Code(s)<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Do you know your export product\u2019s HS code? We tell you why and how to classify your product.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/exporter-tools-look-up-your-hs-codes\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/uae-business-opportunities-gitex-global\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"UAE Business Opportunities &#038; GITEX Global\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-4.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>UAE Business Opportunities &#038; GITEX Global<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>June 8th at 11am ET \/ 8am PT \/ 7pm Dubai The World\u2019s Largest Annual Enterprise &amp; Government Technology Event GITEX GLOBAL is one of the world\u2019s most influential meeting places for the technology industry. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/uae-business-opportunities-gitex-global\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/surviving-and-thriving-in-challenging-times-celebrating-u-s-small-businesses-in-the-global-marketplace\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Times: Celebrating U.S. Small Businesses in the Global Marketplace\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-4-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Times: Celebrating U.S. Small Businesses in the Global Marketplace<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>May 26 at 2 pm ET How do you keep your business growing while navigating challenges? Continued opportunities in global markets and federal government export assistance have helped many U.S. companies stay successful in recent &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/surviving-and-thriving-in-challenging-times-celebrating-u-s-small-businesses-in-the-global-marketplace\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/india-aerospace-trade-mission\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"India Aerospace Trade Mission\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/airplanes_web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>India Aerospace Trade Mission<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>New Delhi and Hyderabad, Sept. 19 &#8211; 23, 2022 Join the United States Dept. of Commerce International Trade Administration business development mission to India The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. companies to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/india-aerospace-trade-mission\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-recipients-of-10-million-investment-expanding-broadband-access-across-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Recipients of $10 Million Investment Expanding Broadband Access Across Rural Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-74.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Recipients of $10 Million Investment Expanding Broadband Access Across Rural Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the 11 recipients of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program resulting in more than $10 million of investment in high-speed broadband access across 10 rural Kansas counties. \u201cWe\u2019re continuing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-recipients-of-10-million-investment-expanding-broadband-access-across-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/russell-where-generations-care-for-each-other\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Russell - Where generations care for each other\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Russel_J-copy2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Russell &#8211; Where generations care for each other<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 19, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Russell is more than just the hometown of Senator Bob Dole and a Main Street City. It is a community of 4,400 people who take care of each other. Part of the city\u2019s vision is &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/russell-where-generations-care-for-each-other\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/lutz-plumbing-spotlight\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lutz Plumbing, Inc.\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lutz-main-photo-copy2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lutz Plumbing, Inc.<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 18, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lutz Plumbing has continued to provide consistent quality and priority plumbing services to long-term and new customers no matter their circumstances.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/lutz-plumbing-spotlight\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-tourism-attraction-development-grant-recipients\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Tourism Attraction Development Grant Recipients\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-72.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Tourism Attraction Development Grant Recipients<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 16, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 11 recipients of the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants. The grants were presented by Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland on Friday, May 13, at an &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-tourism-attraction-development-grant-recipients\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/discussion-on-decarbonization-and-sustainability-best-practice-in-china\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Discussion on Decarbonization and Sustainability: Best Practice in China\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Energy_hero_1440px.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Discussion on Decarbonization and Sustainability: Best Practice in China<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Please join the U.S. Commercial Service for a high-level discussion with experts on China&#8217;s dual carbon goal and how U.S. firms are leading the way to create more sustainable supply chains and manufacturing. Policy will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/discussion-on-decarbonization-and-sustainability-best-practice-in-china\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/hong-kong-waste-management\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Hong Kong:\u00a0Waste Management\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-4.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Hong Kong:\u00a0Waste Management<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Hong Kong\u2019s waste crisis opens doors to U.S. waste management firms. To address Hong Kong\u2019s waste management crisis, the Hong Kong government recently published Waste Blueprint 2035, which outlines specific steps the territory will take &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/hong-kong-waste-management\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/tech-download-digital-transformation-in-ghana-angola-south-africa-cote-divoire\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Tech Download: Digital Transformation in Ghana, Angola, South Africa, C\u00f4te d'Ivoire\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-3.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Tech Download: Digital Transformation in Ghana, Angola, South Africa, C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>As part of our &#8220;Tech Download&#8221; series, please join us on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 8 am PT \/ 11 am ET to learn about business and market opportunities in the areas of technology &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/tech-download-digital-transformation-in-ghana-angola-south-africa-cote-divoire\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-names-manufacturer-kanpak-winner-of-kansas-top-business-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Names Manufacturer KanPak Winner of Kansas\u2019 Top Business Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-68.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Names Manufacturer KanPak Winner of Kansas\u2019 Top Business Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 12, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Honors Business Leaders at Inaugural To the Stars: Celebrating Kansas Business Banquet~ TOPEKA \u2013\u202fYesterday, Governor Laura Kelly announced KanPak, an Arkansas City-based manufacturing company, is the winner of the 2021 Governor\u2019s Award of Excellence, the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-names-manufacturer-kanpak-winner-of-kansas-top-business-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-upcoming-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_7178c-edited-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 10, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair. The virtual job fair will take place from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18 to 5 p.m. on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-upcoming-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/lt-governor-toland-announces-appointments-to-kansas-apprenticeship-council\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Toland Announces Appointments to Kansas Apprenticeship Council\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-65.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Toland Announces Appointments to Kansas Apprenticeship Council<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 5, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced appointees to the Kansas Apprenticeship Council (KAC). These appointments are a significant step towards modernizing the Registered Apprenticeship program in Kansas. \u201cRegistered Apprenticeships &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/lt-governor-toland-announces-appointments-to-kansas-apprenticeship-council\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/additional-resources-for-exporters\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Additional Resources for Exporters\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/exporter-of-the-year_hero.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Additional Resources for Exporters<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Trade Finance Guide&nbsp;from the U.S. Department of CommerceU.S.&nbsp;Commercial Service&nbsp;eCommerce Resource CenterReport a Trade Barrier: File a complaint about a trade barrier or unfair business practice with the U.S. Department of CommerceReport IP Theft&nbsp;via the&nbsp;National Intellectual &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/additional-resources-for-exporters\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/resources-on-how-to-export-and-find-new-markets\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Resources on How to Export and Find New Markets\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Resources on How to Export and Find New Markets<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Export Market Destinations&nbsp;video series from the U.S. Commercial ServiceCountry Commercial Guides&nbsp;for more than 125 international markets produced by the U.S. Commercial ServiceA Basic Guide to Exporting&nbsp;from the U.S. Commercial ServiceBasics of Exporting&nbsp;video series from the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/resources-on-how-to-export-and-find-new-markets\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/healthcare-resource-guide\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Healthcare Resource Guide\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Healthcare Resource Guide<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Healthcare Technologies Resource Guide provides in country market intelligence from U.S. Healthcare specialists around the world. In each market briefs you can expect to find information on: Market Entry | Current Market Trends | &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/healthcare-resource-guide\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/trade-leads\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Trade Leads\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Export-Pict-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Trade Leads<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jamaica:&nbsp;US hospital management firm to partner on building\/managing a&nbsp;medical city in Montego Bay Italy:&nbsp;Diagnostic Products, Kits and Reagents for Molecular &amp; Cellular Biology, consumables, software, and devices. Fiji:&nbsp;Supply of vaccines for the Republic of Fiji &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/trade-leads\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/medica-dusseldorf-germany-november-14-17-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"MEDICA | D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany | November 14-17, 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>MEDICA | D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany | November 14-17, 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Trade Show Reserve your spot at MEDICA 2022 CEO Center Program! The U.S. Department of Commerce\/U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to once again offer our \u201cCorporate Executive Office\u201d (CEO) Center program at MEDICA 2022!&nbsp; The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/medica-dusseldorf-germany-november-14-17-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/florida-international-medical-expo-fime-miami-beach-fl-july-27-29-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Florida International Medical Expo \u2013 FIME | Miami Beach, FL | July 27-29,\u00a02022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Florida International Medical Expo \u2013 FIME | Miami Beach, FL | July 27-29,\u00a02022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Trade Show The Florida International Medical Expo (FIME) is a proud participant of the U.S. Department of Commerce&#8217;s&nbsp;Trade Event Partnership Program&nbsp;(TEPP). The TEPP helps boost your international sales by connecting your business to U.S. Department &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/florida-international-medical-expo-fime-miami-beach-fl-july-27-29-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/2022-aacc-annual-scientific-meeting-clinical-lab-expo-chicago-il-july-24-28-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting + Clinical Lab Expo | Chicago, IL | July 24-28, 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/woman-using-microscope-in-lab.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting + Clinical Lab Expo | Chicago, IL | July 24-28, 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Meet with foreign buyer delegations from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Singapore* and more at the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting + Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, IL on July 24-28, 2022.&nbsp; &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/2022-aacc-annual-scientific-meeting-clinical-lab-expo-chicago-il-july-24-28-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/webinar-chinas-otc-drug-market-growth-potentials-virtual-june-15-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Webinar: China\u2019s OTC Drug Market \u2013 Growth Potentials\u00a0|\u00a0Virtual\u00a0| June 15, 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Webinar: China\u2019s OTC Drug Market \u2013 Growth Potentials\u00a0|\u00a0Virtual\u00a0| June 15, 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>China\u2019s Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug&nbsp;market, valued $19 billion, with 6% annual growth rate is expected to reach $26 billion by 2026. It accounts for one third of the total Asia-Pacific OTC market and keeps growing driven &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/webinar-chinas-otc-drug-market-growth-potentials-virtual-june-15-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/beauty-wellness-matchmaking-program-caribbean-latin-america-virtual-june-13-16-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"BEAUTY &#038; WELLNESS Matchmaking Program: Caribbean &#038; Latin America |\u00a0Virtual\u00a0| June 13 \u2013 16, 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>BEAUTY &#038; WELLNESS Matchmaking Program: Caribbean &#038; Latin America |\u00a0Virtual\u00a0| June 13 \u2013 16, 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>This program is a part of the U.S. Commercial Service Global Diversity Export Initiative, specifically promoting U.S. minority owned companies. Latin America and the Caribbean are significant beauty and supplements markets, and demand for U.S. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/beauty-wellness-matchmaking-program-caribbean-latin-america-virtual-june-13-16-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/roadmap-to-global-markets-for-early-stage-med-tech-companies-may-11-18-25-2022-your-computer\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Roadmap to Global Markets for Early-Stage Med Tech Companies\u00a0|\u00a0May 11, 18, &#038; 25, 2022 | Your Computer\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Roadmap to Global Markets for Early-Stage Med Tech Companies\u00a0|\u00a0May 11, 18, &#038; 25, 2022 | Your Computer<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Three-part webinar series designed for early-stage and\/or new-to-export medical technology companies. &nbsp;Participants will learn how to assess international market opportunities, how to develop a global regulatory pathway, and how to position your company for success &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/roadmap-to-global-markets-for-early-stage-med-tech-companies-may-11-18-25-2022-your-computer\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/kuwait-and-qatar-healthcare-market-overview-your-computer-may-16-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kuwait and Qatar Healthcare Market Overview | Your Computer | May 16, 2022\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ipad-medical-2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kuwait and Qatar Healthcare Market Overview | Your Computer | May 16, 2022\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Our Healthcare Technologies \u201cMarket Snapshots\u201d series continues with focus on current healthcare technologies updates, initiatives, hurdles and opportunities in markets around the world!&nbsp; On May 16, we will discuss how the COVID-19 Pandemic was a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/kuwait-and-qatar-healthcare-market-overview-your-computer-may-16-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/lt-governor-toland-announces-applications-open-for-rural-mural-and-public-art-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Toland Announces Applications Open for Rural Mural and Public Art Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-64.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Toland Announces Applications Open for Rural Mural and Public Art Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 2, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka&nbsp;\u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that grant applications are open for the Rural Mural and Public Art program. The Kansas Department of Commerce will provide matching funds for communities to create &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/lt-governor-toland-announces-applications-open-for-rural-mural-and-public-art-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/vim-boosts-kansas-companys-export-strategy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"VIM Boosts Kansas Company's Export Strategy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/data-analytics-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>VIM Boosts Kansas Company&#8217;s Export Strategy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 2, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>In 2021, the International Division embarked upon a new journey\u2014a digital one. In search of some post-pandemic lessons on virtual international marketing, we created a pilot program entitled just that\u2014Virtual International Marketing (VIM). Through this &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/05\/vim-boosts-kansas-companys-export-strategy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/world-trade-day-2022-logistics-distribution\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"World Trade Day 2022: Logistics &#038; Distribution\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/itc-logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>World Trade Day 2022: Logistics &#038; Distribution<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 29, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>When: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 3:00 PM, CDTWhere: Kansas City Pu14 W. 10th St., Kansas City MO 64105 Register Now<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/world-trade-day-2022-logistics-distribution\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/confused-by-foreign-import-regulations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Confused by foreign import regulations?\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Confused by foreign import regulations?<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 27, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Before\u00a0you ship your product to a buyer in another country, do you know if it will successfully clear foreign customs? It&#8217;s important to understand the requirements before finalizing your export deal. You&#8217;ll avoid being surprised &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/confused-by-foreign-import-regulations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/international-accessories-company\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Industrial Accessories Company\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IAC-plant.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Industrial Accessories Company<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 26, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>IAC Industrial Sales Manager, Jazmin West, shares her insight on exporting filtration equipment from Kansas. \u201cI love putting Kansas on the radar. Most of my clients had no idea where Kansas was located when I &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/international-accessories-company\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/new-market-intelligence-may-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Market Intelligence - May 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Market Intelligence &#8211; May 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 26, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>These recent reports were produced by our trade experts working in U.S. embassies and consulates. Search in our\u00a0market intelligence library\u00a0to learn about opportunities in other industries and\/or countries. Poland Electric Power Heat pumps are an &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/new-market-intelligence-may-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/country-focus-on-manufacturing-indonesia\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Country Focus on Manufacturing: Indonesia\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Indonesia.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Country Focus on Manufacturing: Indonesia<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Advanced Manufacturing Trade Mission to Asia, October 17-21, 2022!\u00a0 INDONESIA: Country Commercial Guide. Your starting point for success. Indonesia Advanced Manufacturing Report For more ways to succeed in Indonesia with the U.S. Commercial Service, visit &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/country-focus-on-manufacturing-indonesia\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/made-in-usa-rule\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Made in USA Rule\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1154460019-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Made in USA Rule<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)\u00a0new Made in USA Rule here crack down on marketers making unqualified Made in USA claims on labels should be able to prove that their products are \u201call or virtually all\u201d &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/made-in-usa-rule\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/ecommerce-frontline-library\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"eCommerce Frontline Library\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ecommerce-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>eCommerce Frontline Library<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The eCommerce Frontline Library is live&nbsp;&nbsp;Designed to&nbsp;increase your international ecommerce sales, the Library includes digital business strategies, expert insights, and resources for American Exporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/ecommerce-frontline-library\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/advanced-manufacturing-trends-opportunities-to-indonesia-singapore-and-japan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Advanced Manufacturing Trends &#038; Opportunities to Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/globe-of-flags_web-2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Advanced Manufacturing Trends &#038; Opportunities to Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WEBINAR May 18 &#8211; Advanced Manufacturing Trends &amp; Opportunities in Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan,&nbsp;8:00 pm \u2013 9:15 pm Eastern Join this webinar to gain knowledge on the growing advanced manufacturing opportunities in Indonesia, Singapore and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/advanced-manufacturing-trends-opportunities-to-indonesia-singapore-and-japan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/october-17-21-advanced-manufacturing-trade-mission-to-asia\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"October 17 - 21: Advanced Manufacturing Trade Mission to Asia\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manufacturing-thumbnail.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>October 17 &#8211; 21: Advanced Manufacturing Trade Mission to Asia<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 22, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Join the International Trade Administration multi-country business development mission to markets in Asia, to include&nbsp;Indonesia, Singapore and Japan. U.S. firms will meet directly with advanced manufacturing business partners in this region to explore potential opportunities &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/october-17-21-advanced-manufacturing-trade-mission-to-asia\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/a-new-age-in-ocean-technology-sustainability-and-logistics\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"A New Age in Ocean Technology, Sustainability and Logistics\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>A New Age in Ocean Technology, Sustainability and Logistics<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce\u2019s flagship event series for U.S. exporters. The forum features a dynamic mix of plenary sessions, topical round-tables, prescheduled one-on-one meetings with U.S. commercial &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/a-new-age-in-ocean-technology-sustainability-and-logistics\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/ukca-mark-and-market-access-into-the-uk-webinar\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"UKCA Mark and Market Access into the UK Webinar\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>UKCA Mark and Market Access into the UK Webinar<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The UK officially left the EU and ended its transition period on Dec. 31, 2020. The regulatory landscape is changing.&nbsp; One new regulatory requirement is the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark.&nbsp; Join the Commercial Service &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/ukca-mark-and-market-access-into-the-uk-webinar\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/foreign-military-sales-and-direct-commercial-sales-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"FOREIGN MILITARY SALES AND DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALES OPPORTUNITIES\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-886031704-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>FOREIGN MILITARY SALES AND DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALES OPPORTUNITIES\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Join the U.S. Commercial Service for this&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;two-part webinar series to learn how US companies can better position themselves to pursue both Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales opportunities. Date: May 2 &amp; 4, 2020 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/foreign-military-sales-and-direct-commercial-sales-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/amcham-business-summit-2022\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"AmCham Business Summit 2022\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>AmCham Business Summit 2022<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The U.S. Commercial Service Presents and Supports the AmCham BusinessSummit in Nairobi, Kenya at the United Nations Complex, Gigiri. East Africa, the fastest growing region in Africa, is the next big export sales market for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/amcham-business-summit-2022\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/rural-export-services\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Rural Export Services\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Rural Export Services<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Are you a business located in a rural area of the United States?\u00a0We know that your location may not be close to international trade support but we still have services you can use. Check out &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/rural-export-services\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-launch-of-startup-housing-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Launch of Startup Housing Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-63.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Launch of Startup Housing Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Assistance Available for Housing Developers to Jumpstart Projects, Address Rural Housing Shortage~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the launch of a new housing program for developers to help address the housing needs of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-launch-of-startup-housing-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/opportunities-for-u-s-aquaculture-companies-in-chile\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Opportunities for U.S. Aquaculture Companies in Chile\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Opportunities for U.S. Aquaculture Companies in Chile<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 20, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>OverviewJoin the U.S. Commercial Service to learn about the Chilean aquaculture sector and opportunities for U.S. companies.Chile is a world class food exporter and the second largest producer and exporter of salmon. Hear about opportunities &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/opportunities-for-u-s-aquaculture-companies-in-chile\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-127-new-jobs-110-million-investment-in-olathe\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 127 New Jobs, $110 Million Investment in Olathe\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/olathe-lineage-facility.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 127 New Jobs, $110 Million Investment in Olathe<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 19, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Lineage Logistics is opening a new automated, next generation distribution center for Smithfield Foods, Inc., a vertically integrated food company and the world\u2019s largest pork processor. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-127-new-jobs-110-million-investment-in-olathe\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-largest-economic-development-investment-in-kelly-administration-history\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Largest Economic Development Investment in Kelly Administration History\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-62.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Largest Economic Development Investment in Kelly Administration History<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 18, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~$650 Million in Business Investment in Kansas Economy, 500 New High-Paying Jobs in Manhattan~ MANHATTAN \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced her administration\u2019s most significant economic development project to date. Scorpion Biological Services, a subsidiary &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-largest-economic-development-investment-in-kelly-administration-history\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/department-of-commerce-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Work-@KansasCommerce_bravo_mkIVd-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today encouraged Kansans considering a new career to learn about job openings at the Department of Commerce during a KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair. The virtual &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/department-of-commerce-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announced-three-communities-rejoining-kansas-main-street-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announced Three Communities Rejoining Kansas Main Street Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announced Three Communities Rejoining Kansas Main Street Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Great Bend, Hays, and Salina rejoin Kansas Main Street Program, which targets preservation and revitalization of downtown districts~ SALINA&nbsp;\u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the communities of Great Bend, Hays, and Salina will return &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announced-three-communities-rejoining-kansas-main-street-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/eurasia-healthcare-medical-technologies-coffee-series-focus-on-uzbekistan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Eurasia Healthcare &#038; Medical Technologies Coffee Series - Focus on Uzbekistan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ipad-medical-2.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Eurasia Healthcare &#038; Medical Technologies Coffee Series &#8211; Focus on Uzbekistan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Eurasia Healthcare &amp; Medical Technologies Coffee Series will highlight opportunities for U.S. businesses to enter three growing markets in Eurasia: Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan.\u00a0 This event is focusing on Uzbekistan. Participants will receive a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/eurasia-healthcare-medical-technologies-coffee-series-focus-on-uzbekistan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-infrastructure-project-funding-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Infrastructure Project Funding Grant Awardees\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BASE_Social-Media-copy-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Infrastructure Project Funding Grant Awardees<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~The Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) Grants Will Provide 35 Organizations Funding for Infrastructure Investment Projects Making Local Economies Stronger~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $100 million is going toward 35 infrastructure &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-infrastructure-project-funding-grant-awardees\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/u-s-saudi-arabia-kuwait-virtual-ict-business-matchmaking-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"U.S. - Saudi Arabia - Kuwait Virtual ICT Business Matchmaking Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/US-SAUDI-ARABIA.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>U.S. &#8211; Saudi Arabia &#8211; Kuwait Virtual ICT Business Matchmaking Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 12, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Overview The purpose of the program is to connect U.S. firms to business prospects in the ICT subsectors of cybersecurity, smart city infrastructure and technology solutions, artificial intelligence markets, and cloud computing. Objectives Client objectives: &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/u-s-saudi-arabia-kuwait-virtual-ict-business-matchmaking-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-recognizes-national-community-development-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes National Community Development Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes National Community Development Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 11, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed April 11-15 as National Community Development Week in Kansas. This week will celebrate the critical value community development programs and resources bring to our state.&nbsp; \u201cCommunity development efforts are &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-recognizes-national-community-development-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-communities-join-economic-development-and-revitalization-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Communities Join Economic Development and Revitalization Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-43.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Communities Join Economic Development and Revitalization Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 11, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Eureka, Newton, Topeka, and Valley Center Join Kansas Main Street Program~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the cities of Eureka, Newton, Topeka, and Valley Center are the newest Kansas Main Street Program members. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-communities-join-economic-development-and-revitalization-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/career-advantage\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Career Advantage\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/spotlight_career-advantage-3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Career Advantage<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 31, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Career Advantage has been owned and operated by a Lawrence, KS woman since its inception in 2003 and continues to be a valuable resource nearly twenty years later! In today\u2019s tumultuous environment, I feel career services are necessary now more than ever. People are having to change jobs, often unexpectedly, and the competition is high. Engaging a career services professional to help prepare application materials and display one\u2019s highest representation can expedite the job search process and help candidates make well-informed career decisions. This ultimately helps the Kansas workforce and economy, since we can assist people all across the state.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/career-advantage\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/kansas-tourism-wins-two-national-awards-for-marketing-excellence\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Wins Two National Awards For Marketing Excellence\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-44-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Wins Two National Awards For Marketing Excellence<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 23, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, recently won Gold at the 30th Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/kansas-tourism-wins-two-national-awards-for-marketing-excellence\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-first-round-of-grants-to-support-tourism-and-economic-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces First Round of Grants to Support Tourism and Economic Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Children-Festival-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces First Round of Grants to Support Tourism and Economic Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 17, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the first-round of 2022 funding recipients for the Tourism Marketing Grant Program (TMGP). The TMGP, administered by Kansas Tourism, assists Destination Marketing Organizations, tourism communities and travel industry &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-first-round-of-grants-to-support-tourism-and-economic-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-20-million-in-business-investment-and-150-new-jobs-in-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $20 Million in Business Investment and 150 New Jobs in Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-39.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $20 Million in Business Investment and 150 New Jobs in Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 15, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~ Fagron Sterile Services, a Health Care Supply Manufacturing Facility Expanding in Sedgwick County~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Fagron Sterile Services\u2019 (FSS) new expansion in Wichita which will result in more than &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-20-million-in-business-investment-and-150-new-jobs-in-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/proof-of-concepts-applications-open-through-the-end-of-the-month\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Proof of Concepts Applications Open through the End of the Month\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-36.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Proof of Concepts Applications Open through the End of the Month<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Kansas Innovation &amp; Technology Enterprises (KITE) Proof of Concept (POC) applications for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 are being &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/proof-of-concepts-applications-open-through-the-end-of-the-month\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/applications-open-for-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Applications Open for Community Service Tax Credit Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-15.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Applications Open for Community Service Tax Credit Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 8, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP provides an opportunity for private, non-profit organizations and public health care entities to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/applications-open-for-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-statewide-engagement-sessions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Statewide Engagement Sessions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-22.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Statewide Engagement Sessions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 7, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced that the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) is engaging communities in the creation of a statewide strategic plan for developing the creative arts &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-statewide-engagement-sessions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-ranked-first-in-nation-for-most-economic-development-investment-per-capita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked First in Nation for Most Economic Development Investment Per Capita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked First in Nation for Most Economic Development Investment Per Capita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 2, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Governor Kelly Receives Site Selection Magazine\u2019s Prestigious Governor\u2019s Cup Award~ WICHITA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas won Site Selection Magazine\u2019s 2021 Governor\u2019s Cup for the state with the most economic development investment per &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-ranked-first-in-nation-for-most-economic-development-investment-per-capita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/lieutenant-governor-toland-announces-public-comment-period-for-the-broadband-acceleration-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lieutenant Governor Toland Announces Public Comment Period for the Broadband Acceleration Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-12.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lieutenant Governor Toland Announces Public Comment Period for the Broadband Acceleration Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 28, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced the opening of a public comment period for the Broadband Acceleration Grants. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD), a division of the Kansas Department &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/lieutenant-governor-toland-announces-public-comment-period-for-the-broadband-acceleration-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-recognizes-kansas-business-for-winning-national-economic-development-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes Kansas Business for Winning National Economic Development Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cover_graphic_bd_deal_award.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes Kansas Business for Winning National Economic Development Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 24, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition Recognized for Deal of the Year Impact Award~ TONGANOXIE &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Hill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition and the Kansas Department of Commerce for being nationally recognized with a Business Facilities &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-recognizes-kansas-business-for-winning-national-economic-development-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/haute-handmade-pop-up-market\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Haute Handmade Pop Up Market\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/HauteHandmade-A-1024x576-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Haute Handmade Pop Up Market<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 17, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Haute Handmade is not your average craft fair. At Haute Handmade we always strive to showcase original handmade art and designs that are different from most found in outdoor markets, or even in our region. Our shows feature unique makers and we always aim to be well diversified. You&#8217;ll most definitely find new and modern handcrafted goods created from all kinds of materials you can only imagine. HH also loves fabulous vintage upcycles and one-of-a-kind art. We seek out artists that take the classic crafts and add a modern spin with abundant uniqueness + lots new &#8220;must haves&#8221; that we just can&#8217;t get enough of!<\/p><p>In additon to teaming up with the best makers we know, Haute Handmade loves partnering with some of our fave ICT spots to hold our Pop Ups!  We&#8217;ve been to Norton\u2019s Brewing, 86 Cold Press, The Monarch, Cowtown Museum, Eberly Farm, Bungalow 26, and Public at the Brickyard just to name a few!  Where will we pop up next?!? Follow us on our handmade journey to find out!<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/haute-handmade-pop-up-market\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-participate-in-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to Participate in Statewide Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansans to Participate in Statewide Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 15, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly&nbsp;encourages&nbsp;Kansans to participate in this week\u2019s&nbsp;KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair.&nbsp;The Virtual Job Fair will take place from 8 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, to 5 p.m. Thursday, February 17.&nbsp; \u201cThis is an excellent &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-participate-in-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-more-than-17-million-in-grants-to-support-redevelopment-efforts-for-rural-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces More than $17 Million in Grants to Support Redevelopment Efforts for Rural Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/CDBG-Awards-2022-social-copyc-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces More than $17 Million in Grants to Support Redevelopment Efforts for Rural Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 11, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly&nbsp;announced&nbsp;40&nbsp;rural Kansas&nbsp;communities will receive&nbsp;Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) totaling more than&nbsp;$17.6 million to help support&nbsp;critical community&nbsp;development projects.&nbsp; \u201cThese grants will help our communities improve public safety, revitalize vital infrastructure and maximize &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-more-than-17-million-in-grants-to-support-redevelopment-efforts-for-rural-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bipartisan-bill-strengthening-economic-development-toolkit\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill, Strengthening Economic Development Toolkit\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Strengthen3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill, Strengthening Economic Development Toolkit<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 10, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Legislation\u00a0Could\u00a0Help\u00a0Kansas\u00a0Land\u00a0Biggest Private Sector Investment in\u00a0State\u2019s\u00a0History~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly&nbsp;today&nbsp;signed the bipartisan&nbsp;bill&nbsp;known as&nbsp;Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion Act (APEX).&nbsp;The&nbsp;bipartisan bill&nbsp;creates a&nbsp;new tool in Kansas\u2019 toolbox that&nbsp;allows&nbsp;the state&nbsp;to compete on a national and global scale for large economic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bipartisan-bill-strengthening-economic-development-toolkit\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-building-a-stronger-economy-base-grant-application\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly announces Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) Grant Application\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/BASE_Social-Media-copy-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly announces Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) Grant Application<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 31, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly, today, announced the launch of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) program. BASE is a new grant opportunity to help support infrastructure development and advance economic development opportunities across Kansas. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-building-a-stronger-economy-base-grant-application\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/kansas-tourism-invites-everyone-to-help-celebrate-kansas-birthday\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Tourism Invites Everyone to Help Celebrate Kansas\u2019 Birthday\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Copy-of-Header-image-10-1-1-e1642626263237.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Tourism Invites Everyone to Help Celebrate Kansas\u2019 Birthday<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 24, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u2013 Kansas Day is this Saturday, January 29, and Kansas Tourism is inviting everyone to help celebrate our state\u2019s 161st birthday. This annual commemoration of Kansas\u2019 statehood is designed to help us reflect on our &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/kansas-tourism-invites-everyone-to-help-celebrate-kansas-birthday\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/governor-opens-nominations-for-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Opens Nominations for Exporter of the Year Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/DSCF2508c1-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Opens Nominations for Exporter of the Year Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly today announced the call for nominations for the 2022 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award.The Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award is the highest honor the Governor of Kansas awards &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/governor-opens-nominations-for-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-1-5-million-available-in-tourism-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $1.5 Million Available in Tourism Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kansas-Tourism_Cover_Facebook-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $1.5 Million Available in Tourism Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new grant opportunity to help communities develop or enhance tourism attractions to boost their local economies. \u201cOur tourism industry supports Kansas jobs, injects millions into our economy &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-1-5-million-available-in-tourism-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/inaugural-kansas-soybean-shipment-delivered-to-china\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Inaugural Kansas soybean shipment delivered to China\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Henan-Soybean-Social_mark-III.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Inaugural Kansas soybean shipment delivered to China<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 10, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today congratulated&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;grain wholesaler The DeLong Co. on its recent shipment of 500 metric tons of soybeans to Henan Shennong&nbsp;Extruded Feed Technology Co.&nbsp;in Henan, China \u2013 the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/inaugural-kansas-soybean-shipment-delivered-to-china\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/kansas-department-of-commerce-hosting-virtual-job-fair-for-open-positions-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Hosting Virtual Job Fair for Open Positions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Work-@KansasCommerce-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Hosting Virtual Job Fair for Open Positions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 10, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today encouraged job seekers to participate in the January 12 KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which will feature openings at the Kansas Department of Commerce. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/01\/kansas-department-of-commerce-hosting-virtual-job-fair-for-open-positions-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-broadband-acceleration-grant-program-submission-window\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Broadband Acceleration Grant Program Submission Window\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/kansas-acceleration-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Broadband Acceleration Grant Program Submission Window<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 15, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211;\u00a0Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the application window for Broadband Acceleration Grant Program submissions. \u201cAccess to high-speed internet is critical for Kansans to access health care, education, and compete in an increasingly digital economy,\u201d &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-broadband-acceleration-grant-program-submission-window\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/statewide-virtual-job-fair-to-be-held-december-8-9\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Statewide Virtual Job Fair to Be Held December 8-9\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_7178c-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Statewide Virtual Job Fair to Be Held December 8-9<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 7, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 This week marks the next KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair. Kansans seeking employment opportunities are encouraged to participate in the Virtual Job Fair beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8 and ending &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/statewide-virtual-job-fair-to-be-held-december-8-9\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-2021-governors-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates 2021 Governor's Exporter of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/exporter-of-the-year-banner-image-2021-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates 2021 Governor&#8217;s Exporter of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 6, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Black &amp; Veatch, Overland Park based company, awarded prestigious honor~ TOPEKA &#8211; Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Black &amp; Veatch as the winner of the 2021 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award, the top export &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-2021-governors-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-2021-most-successful-business-year-in-kansas-history\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 2021 Most Successful Business Year in Kansas History\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/new-cap-vest-2021-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 2021 Most Successful Business Year in Kansas History<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Since 2019, the Kelly Administration has secured nearly $7.5 billion new business dollars invested in the state, supporting over 40,000 new or retained jobs~ WICHITA\u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has topped $3.5 billion &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-2021-most-successful-business-year-in-kansas-history\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-over-500-new-jobs-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Over 500 New Jobs in Overland Park\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/charter-social-media-preview-image.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Over 500 New Jobs in Overland Park<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 18, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Charter Communications, leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator, to invest $18.9 million in Overland Park community~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Charter Communications\u2019 plan to open a new customer retention center in Overland &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-over-500-new-jobs-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-recognizes-apprenticeship-week-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes Apprenticeship Week in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cover-image_nationalapprenticeshipweek_v2-copy-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Recognizes Apprenticeship Week in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 16, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly recently signed a proclamation spotlighting the importance of Kansas\u2019 Registered Apprenticeship Program and declaring this week, November 15-21, as Apprenticeship Week throughout the state. \u201cThe Registered Apprenticeship Program connects skilled &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-recognizes-apprenticeship-week-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-governors-tourism-award-winner\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Governor\u2019s Tourism Award Winner\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gov2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Governor\u2019s Tourism Award Winner<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 16, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated Roger Hrabe, Rooks County Economic Development Director, on receiving the Governor\u2019s Tourism Award. The Governor announced the prestigious award during the annual Kansas Tourism Conference in Liberal. \u201cOur &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-governors-tourism-award-winner\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-3-5-million-in-new-funding-for-kansas-tourism-initiatives\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $3.5 Million in New Funding for Kansas Tourism Initiatives\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/07_24_18-KS2019-OldPrairieTown-026.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $3.5 Million in New Funding for Kansas Tourism Initiatives<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 10, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Kansas Tourism to use funds to revitalize and enhance the tourism industry~ TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas has received $3.5 million in grant funding from the United States Department of Commerce\u2019s Economic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-3-5-million-in-new-funding-for-kansas-tourism-initiatives\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-60-new-jobs-in-lenexa\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 60 New Jobs in Lenexa\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/collins-aerospace.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 60 New Jobs in Lenexa<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 10, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Collins Aerospace to expand operations in Lenexa, invest $55 million in community~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated Collins Aerospace\u2019s expansion of its Lenexa operations, which will create 60 new jobs. The new Collins Aerospace &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-60-new-jobs-in-lenexa\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/kansas-department-of-commerce-hosting-virtual-job-fair-for-open-positions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Hosting Virtual Job Fair for Open Positions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/KsWorks-Pic-For-Job-Fair-Post-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Hosting Virtual Job Fair for Open Positions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 9, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today encouraged Kansans considering a new career to check out job openings at the Department of Commerce during a KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair. The virtual &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/kansas-department-of-commerce-hosting-virtual-job-fair-for-open-positions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/new-grant-program-launches-for-historic-building-revitalization\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Grant Program Launches for Historic Building Revitalization\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/heal-social-media-preview-image_4-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Grant Program Launches for Historic Building Revitalization<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 4, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a new grant program that will move quickly to help revitalize underutilized, vacant and dilapidated downtown buildings in rural Kansas communities. The Historic Economic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/11\/new-grant-program-launches-for-historic-building-revitalization\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/lieutenant-governor-toland-congratulates-rhonda-harris-on-women-of-influence-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lieutenant Governor Toland Congratulates Rhonda Harris on \u201cWomen of Influence\u201d Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/women-of-influence.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lieutenant Governor Toland Congratulates Rhonda Harris on \u201cWomen of Influence\u201d Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 29, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland congratulated Rhonda Harris today on being named the Distinguished Mentor Honoree at the Seventh Annual Women of Influence Awards. Harris received the honor Thursday at the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/lieutenant-governor-toland-congratulates-rhonda-harris-on-women-of-influence-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/kansas-department-of-commerce-international-division-receives-more-than-160000-for-export-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce International Division Receives more than $160,000 for Export Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/STEP.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce International Division Receives more than $160,000 for Export Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 26, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announcement of a $163,617 award to the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s International Division through SBA\u2019s competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). Through &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/kansas-department-of-commerce-international-division-receives-more-than-160000-for-export-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/kansas-magazine-wins-gold-at-international-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSAS! Magazine Wins Gold at International Awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/featured-image-ks-mag.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSAS! Magazine Wins Gold at International Awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 25, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;KANSAS! magazine received a Gold Award for its cover titled \u201cKansas Trailblazer\u201d at the 41st annual International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) awards presentation. The illustrated cover, published in fall 2020, was an original art &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/kansas-magazine-wins-gold-at-international-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-7-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $7 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/hills-banner-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $7 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 21, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since she took office in January 2019, more than $7 billion new business dollars have been invested in the state of Kansas and over 29,000 new jobs &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-7-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-honors-kansas-minority-and-women-owned-businesses-for-economic-contributions-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Honors Kansas Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses For Economic Contributions, Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MED1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Honors Kansas Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses For Economic Contributions, Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 20, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today honored minority- and woman-owned businesses and others who help them achieve success as part of Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. \u201cI am impressed by the outstanding accomplishments and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-honors-kansas-minority-and-women-owned-businesses-for-economic-contributions-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-main-street-program-expansion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Main Street Program Expansion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Main Street Program Expansion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 19, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced plans to expand the Kansas Main Street Program by up to three additional communities this Winter.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cWhen our main street businesses succeed, our whole economy succeeds,\u201d said Governor &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-main-street-program-expansion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-100-new-jobs-in-bonner-springs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 100 New Jobs in Bonner Springs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/medline-banner-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 100 New Jobs in Bonner Springs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 14, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Medline Industries, Inc. to invest $77.5 million for new distribution center~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Medline, the country\u2019s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, will invest $77.5 million &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-100-new-jobs-in-bonner-springs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-5-7-million-business-investment-in-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $5.7 Million Business Investment in Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/mcas-featured-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $5.7 Million Business Investment in Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 14, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Mid-Continent Aviation Services will create over 20 jobs and construct new hangar at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Mid-Continent Aviation Services\u2019 plan to expand their current footprint and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-5-7-million-business-investment-in-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-50-new-jobs-in-montgomery-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 50 New Jobs in Montgomery County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bartlett_grain_Kansas_2021.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 50 New Jobs in Montgomery County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 12, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Agribusiness Bartlett to invest $325 million in Southeast Kansas to create new soybean facility~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded plans from Bartlett, a Savage Company, to invest $325 million in a large soybean &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-50-new-jobs-in-montgomery-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-program-to-strengthen-kansas-manufacturing-supply-chain\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Program to Strengthen Kansas\u2019 Manufacturing Supply Chain\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/connex.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Program to Strengthen Kansas\u2019 Manufacturing Supply Chain<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced the official launch of CONNEX\u2122 Kansas, a new program from Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS) and the Kansas Department of Commerce, designed to strengthen the Kansas manufacturing supply chain. CONNEX\u2122 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-program-to-strengthen-kansas-manufacturing-supply-chain\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/lt-governor-toland-announces-paul-hughes-as-deputy-commerce-secretary\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Toland Announces Paul Hughes as Deputy Commerce Secretary\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Paul-Hughes-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Toland Announces Paul Hughes as Deputy Commerce Secretary<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 4, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced Paul Hughes as new Deputy Secretary for Business Development for the Kansas Department of Commerce. Hughes will direct efforts to drive the growth of existing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/lt-governor-toland-announces-paul-hughes-as-deputy-commerce-secretary\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-kelly-declares-manufacturing-day-2021\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Declares Manufacturing Day 2021\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Manufacturing-Day-smaller-copy3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Declares Manufacturing Day 2021<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly issued a Proclamation, declaring today as Manufacturing Day in Kansas, which marks the beginning of October as Manufacturing Month. Learn more about Manufacturing Day, including a full schedule of events, from &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-kelly-declares-manufacturing-day-2021\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/department-of-commerce-seeking-new-individual-development-account-administrator-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce seeking new Individual Development Account Administrator\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ida-2021.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce seeking new Individual Development Account Administrator<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified organizations to administer the Individual Development Account (IDA) program. The Kansas IDA program allows qualified organizations the opportunity to provide &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/department-of-commerce-seeking-new-individual-development-account-administrator-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-kelly-encourages-participation-in-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Encourages Participation in Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_7053c-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Encourages Participation in Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 28, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansans looking for employment to participate in this week\u2019s KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair. The virtual job fair that begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-kelly-encourages-participation-in-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-international-division-at-kansas-department-of-commerce-on-receiving-outstanding-service-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates International Division at Kansas Department of Commerce on Receiving Outstanding Service Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Jeff-Willis-Award.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates International Division at Kansas Department of Commerce on Receiving Outstanding Service Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 23, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s International Division for being named an Outstanding Service Provider by the World Trade Center \u2013 Kansas City (WTC-KC) for the first time ever. \u201cCongratulations &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-international-division-at-kansas-department-of-commerce-on-receiving-outstanding-service-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-joins-bipartisan-multi-state-national-security-initiative\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Joins Bipartisan, Multi-State National Security Initiative\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/nationalsecuritycrossroads_prime_mark2-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Joins Bipartisan, Multi-State National Security Initiative<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 21, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Kansas and Missouri join National Security Crossroads to improve national security in Heartland region~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly and Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of the National Security Crossroads, a bipartisan, multi-state &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-joins-bipartisan-multi-state-national-security-initiative\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-at-berry-global-group-inc-to-create-84-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion at Berry Global Group, Inc. to Create 84 Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Berry-featured-image-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion at Berry Global Group, Inc. to Create 84 Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 14, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today visited Berry Global Group, Inc. in Lawrence to celebrate a major project expansion that will create 84 new jobs and invest $61 million in the community. \u201cBerry Global Group, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-at-berry-global-group-inc-to-create-84-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-receives-national-economic-development-recognition\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Economic Development Recognition\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5502-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Economic Development Recognition<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 13, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~ Kansas breaks into Area Development\u2019s Top 20 States for Doing Business recognition~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas has received Area Development\u2019s Top 20 States for Doing Business recognition for 2021 \u2013 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-receives-national-economic-development-recognition\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-proclaims-september-as-workforce-development-professionals-month\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims September as Workforce Development Professionals Month\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Workforce-Development-Professionals-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims September as Workforce Development Professionals Month<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 2, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation recognizing September as Workforce Development Professionals Month in Kansas. \u201cOur workforce development professionals work tirelessly to connect skilled workers with open jobs, strengthening our economy and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-proclaims-september-as-workforce-development-professionals-month\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-superior-boiler-expansion-project-in-hutchinson\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Superior Boiler Expansion Project in Hutchinson\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Superior-Boiler-e1630538893585.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Superior Boiler Expansion Project in Hutchinson<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>HUTCHINSON \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined Superior Boiler to cut the ribbon on their new 73,000-square-foot facility \u2013 totaling a $2,786,000 business investment &#8211; in Hutchinson, Kansas. \u201cSuperior Boiler\u2019s expansion in Kansas is more &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-superior-boiler-expansion-project-in-hutchinson\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-grant-program-to-support-non-profit-arts-organizations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Grant Program to Support Non-Profit Arts Organizations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/short-term-copy.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Grant Program to Support Non-Profit Arts Organizations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 30, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced new grant program designed to help non-profit arts organizations in Kansas recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThese grants will provide immediate help for non-profit arts organizations across Kansas,\u201d &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-grant-program-to-support-non-profit-arts-organizations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-250-new-jobs-in-emporia\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 250 New Jobs in Emporia\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CSLLC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 250 New Jobs in Emporia<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 18, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Communications Solutions, LLC (CSLLC) will expand its operations to Emporia, Kansas, creating 250 new jobs. \u201cOur partnership with CSLCC, which will create 250 new jobs in Emporia, is &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-250-new-jobs-in-emporia\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/commerce-announces-upcoming-certified-sites-workshops\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce announces upcoming Certified Sites workshops\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cert_site_template_bannerimage1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce announces upcoming Certified Sites workshops<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 16, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced a series of upcoming training sessions for the Kansas Certified Sites program. These three virtual trainings will provide an opportunity to learn more about &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/commerce-announces-upcoming-certified-sites-workshops\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-local-workforce-area-ii-west-receives-prestigious-award-for-veteran-service\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Local Workforce Area II West Receives Prestigious Award for Veteran Service\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NASWA-Award.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Local Workforce Area II West Receives Prestigious Award for Veteran Service<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 13, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) recently awarded Kansas\u2019 Local Workforce Area II West with the Mark Sanders Award for Exceptional Service to Veterans. \u201cKansas veterans &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-local-workforce-area-ii-west-receives-prestigious-award-for-veteran-service\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-75-new-jobs-coming-to-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 75 New Jobs Coming to Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/planes.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 75 New Jobs Coming to Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Brek Manufacturing Company\u2019s plan to expand its operation into the state of Kansas. The Southern California-based aerospace company announced that it intends to purchase two buildings in Wichita, investing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-75-new-jobs-coming-to-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-report-to-prevent-outmigration-and-strengthen-kansas-workforce-and-economy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Report to Prevent Outmigration and Strengthen Kansas\u2019 Workforce and Economy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PUG.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Report to Prevent Outmigration and Strengthen Kansas\u2019 Workforce and Economy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 2, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the results of a new report detailing the challenges facing young Kansans in rural communities along with possible solutions to prevent outmigration and strengthen Kansas\u2019 workforce and economy. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-report-to-prevent-outmigration-and-strengthen-kansas-workforce-and-economy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/nationally-acclaimed-workshop-on-downtown-upper-floor-projects-coming-to-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nationally acclaimed workshop on Downtown upper-floor projects coming to Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Upstairs-Downtown.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nationally acclaimed workshop on Downtown upper-floor projects coming to Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 16, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced that the Kansas Main Street program is bringing the nationally acclaimed Upstairs Downtown workshop to Hutchinson in August. The two-day workshop, taking place August &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/nationally-acclaimed-workshop-on-downtown-upper-floor-projects-coming-to-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-4-million-to-benefit-26-kansas-nonprofit-organizations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $4 Million to Benefit 26 Kansas Nonprofit Organizations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/CSP-Web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $4 Million to Benefit 26 Kansas Nonprofit Organizations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 15, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 26 Kansas nonprofit organizations will receive more than $4 million in Community Service Tax Credits (CSP) to improve and enhance fundraising efforts for education, healthcare, childcare and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-4-million-to-benefit-26-kansas-nonprofit-organizations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/dodge-city-business-park-named-shovel-ready-for-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Dodge City Business Park named shovel ready for development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dodge_City_Sign_web-1024x633-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Dodge City Business Park named shovel ready for development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 14, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced Dodge City Business Park has become the latest developed site to be certified through Kansas\u2019 Certified Sites program. This is a result of a new &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/dodge-city-business-park-named-shovel-ready-for-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-4-million-in-community-development-block-grants-to-promote-job-retention-for-small-businesses\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $4 Million in Community Development Block Grants to Promote Job Retention for Small Businesses\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_7531c1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $4 Million in Community Development Block Grants to Promote Job Retention for Small Businesses<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 9, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today the third round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) awards, distributing nearly $4 million to 25 Kansas communities to promote business retention for small businesses &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-4-million-in-community-development-block-grants-to-promote-job-retention-for-small-businesses\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-business-recruitment-partnership-with-the-state-of-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Business Recruitment Partnership with the State of Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Sunflower-Electric-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Business Recruitment Partnership with the State of Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 7, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced an exciting new partnership between the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Certified Sites program and Kansas-based Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, which will increase the number of shovel-ready development sites &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-business-recruitment-partnership-with-the-state-of-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-kansas-poet-laureate-huascar-medina-on-national-recognition\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Kansas Poet Laureate Huascar Medina on National Recognition\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/medina.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Kansas Poet Laureate Huascar Medina on National Recognition<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 2, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated Huascar Medina, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on his recent nomination by President Joe Biden to be a member of the National Council on the Arts.\u00a0 The National Council &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-kansas-poet-laureate-huascar-medina-on-national-recognition\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-poet-laureate-program-returns-to-kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Poet Laureate Program Returns to Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/huascar.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Poet Laureate Program Returns to Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the return of the Poet Laureate program to the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC). \u201cPromoting the humanities preserves the legacy of the generations&nbsp;that&nbsp;came before us, inspires the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-poet-laureate-program-returns-to-kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-applications-open-for-kansas-angel-investor-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Applications Open for Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/kelly-drone.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Applications Open for Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced applications are being accepted for Kansas startups seeking investment through the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit (KAITC) program for 2021. Through bipartisan Senate Bill 66, the Angels program &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-applications-open-for-kansas-angel-investor-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28-million-investment-37-new-jobs-in-manhattan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28 Million Investment, 37 New Jobs in Manhattan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bev-hub.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28 Million Investment, 37 New Jobs in Manhattan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 29, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated Bev-Hub on its new facility in Manhattan. Bev-Hub, a Wichita-based manufacturer, is investing more than $28 million into the Manhattan community to renovate a former brewery to meet &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28-million-investment-37-new-jobs-in-manhattan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-6-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $6 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6BN-photo.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $6 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 29, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since she took office in January 2019, more than $6 billion new business dollars have been invested in the state of Kansas and 26,000 new jobs have &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-6-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-animal-science-innovation-center-in-topeka\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Animal Science Innovation Center in Topeka\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kelly-dog.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Animal Science Innovation Center in Topeka<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition Small Paws Innovation Center in Topeka. Hill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition invested $20 million to build this 25,000-square-foot nutrition facility that will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-animal-science-innovation-center-in-topeka\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-80-new-jobs-in-tonganoxie\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 80 New Jobs in Tonganoxie\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hills-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 80 New Jobs in Tonganoxie<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 22, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition\u2019s plan to build a new pet food manufacturing plant in Tonganoxie. Hill\u2019s will invest more than $250 million to construct a new 300,000-square-foot facility, bringing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-80-new-jobs-in-tonganoxie\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-launch-of-my-reemployment-plan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Launch of My Reemployment Plan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/KW-Website-version.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Launch of My Reemployment Plan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 16, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the launch of My Reemployment Plan, a program designed to support Kansans with job-search efforts. \u201cMy Reemployment Plan is a great tool to provide Kansans with the resources &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-launch-of-my-reemployment-plan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-dairy-ingredients-expansion-to-create-40-jobs-45-million-investment-in-hugoton\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Dairy Ingredients Expansion to Create 40 Jobs, $45 Million Investment in Hugoton\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/KDI.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Dairy Ingredients Expansion to Create 40 Jobs, $45 Million Investment in Hugoton<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 16, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) Cheese Company will expand its operations in Southwest Kansas, creating 40 new jobs and investing $45 million new business dollars in the Hugoton &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-dairy-ingredients-expansion-to-create-40-jobs-45-million-investment-in-hugoton\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/kansas-ranked-as-number-one-business-climate-in-west-north-central-region\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Ranked as Number One Business Climate in West North Central Region\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Prosperity-Cup.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Ranked as Number One Business Climate in West North Central Region<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 14, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas was recognized by Site Selection magazine as having the top business climate in the West North Central region of the United States in 2021. In 2020, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/kansas-ranked-as-number-one-business-climate-in-west-north-central-region\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-creekstone-farms-as-governors-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Creekstone Farms as Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Creekstone3-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Creekstone Farms as Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 10, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>ARKANSAS CITY \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today visited Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC. in Arkansas City to honor the company for being named the 2020 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year. \u201cWith&nbsp;its&nbsp;designation as Exporter of the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-creekstone-farms-as-governors-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/kansas-wins-prestigious-2021-gold-shovel-award-for-economic-development-excellence\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Wins Prestigious 2021 Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Nor-Am3-feature-image-scaled.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Wins Prestigious 2021 Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 10, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the State of Kansas has been honored for its commitment to excellence in economic development by receiving Area Development magazine\u2019s coveted Gold Shovel award for 2021, the highest &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/kansas-wins-prestigious-2021-gold-shovel-award-for-economic-development-excellence\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/lieutenant-governor-commerce-secretary-toland-announces-key-appointments\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lieutenant Governor\/Commerce Secretary Toland announces key appointments\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Abby-Trent.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lieutenant Governor\/Commerce Secretary Toland announces key appointments<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 9, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced two key staff appointments along with the establishment of the new Office of Innovation at the Kansas Department of Commerce. \u201cThis is a dynamic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/lieutenant-governor-commerce-secretary-toland-announces-key-appointments\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-airxcel-expansion-to-create-nearly-370-jobs-in-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Airxcel Expansion to Create Nearly 370 Jobs in Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Airxcel-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Airxcel Expansion to Create Nearly 370 Jobs in Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WICHITA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today visited Airxcel in Wichita to celebrate a major project that will create 365 jobs and invest more than $4 million in the community. \u201cAirxcel&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;classic&nbsp;success story in Wichita\u2019s manufacturing sector, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-airxcel-expansion-to-create-nearly-370-jobs-in-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-450-new-jobs-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 450 New Jobs in Overland Park\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ttec-web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 450 New Jobs in Overland Park<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 13, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement that TTEC Holdings, Inc., a world leader in global digital customer experience technology and services, will create 450 new jobs in Overland Park. The company is &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-450-new-jobs-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-132-new-jobs-in-neodesha\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 132 new Jobs in Neodesha\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sicut-web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 132 new Jobs in Neodesha<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 13, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that London-based Sicut Enterprises has selected Neodesha as the site of their new North American manufacturing hub, projected to create 132 new full-time jobs over the next five &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-132-new-jobs-in-neodesha\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-economic-development-week-state-surpasses-5-billion-in-new-capital-investment\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Economic Development Week; State Surpasses $5 Billion in New Capital Investment\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_8444-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Economic Development Week; State Surpasses $5 Billion in New Capital Investment<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 11, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas will participate in Economic Development Week, an annual celebration hosted by the International Economic Development Council. \u201cOver the last two years, we\u2019ve rebuilt the Department of Commerce and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-economic-development-week-state-surpasses-5-billion-in-new-capital-investment\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-490-new-jobs-in-leawood-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 490 New Jobs in Leawood, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Torch-Team_4-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 490 New Jobs in Leawood, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 7, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly applauded the announcement of a major investment in Leawood from Torch.AI, a global leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company will invest $45 million and create 490 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-490-new-jobs-in-leawood-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-247-new-jobs-in-dodge-city-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 247 New Jobs in Dodge City, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hilmar.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 247 New Jobs in Dodge City, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement from Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. of their plan to build a major production facility in Dodge City. The new $460 million investment is slated to create &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-247-new-jobs-in-dodge-city-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-to-hold-webinar-series-for-military-artists\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to hold webinar series for military artists\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Artist-Inc-Express.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to hold webinar series for military artists<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) will present a virtual Artist INC Express workshop for military servicemembers, veterans and their family\/caregivers living in Kansas who want to explore career options in creative &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-to-hold-webinar-series-for-military-artists\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-national-travel-and-tourism-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_8412-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today signed a proclamation celebrating travel and tourism as an economic driver, business recruitment tool, and an important element of state and community pride. \u201cThe travel and tourism industry are &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-national-travel-and-tourism-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansas-restaurants-apply-for-restaurant-revitalization-fund-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansas Restaurants Apply for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_7426-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansas Restaurants Apply for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 4, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today urged Kansas restaurants and eligible businesses in the hospitality industry to apply for federal funding through the Small Business Administration\u2019s (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Registration for the RRF &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/05\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansas-restaurants-apply-for-restaurant-revitalization-fund-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansas-small-businesses-to-apply-for-paycheck-protection-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansas Small Businesses to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_4850-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Encourages Kansas Small Businesses to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 29, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansas small businesses to continue to apply for the 2021 Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ahead of the program\u2019s extended deadline of May 31st. Kansans can continue to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansas-small-businesses-to-apply-for-paycheck-protection-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/trisha-purdon-named-director-of-the-kansas-office-of-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Trisha Purdon named director of the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Trisha.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Trisha Purdon named director of the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 28, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Trisha Purdon will lead the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP). Purdon currently serves as the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Action Council, working hands on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/trisha-purdon-named-director-of-the-kansas-office-of-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-signs-military-family-bill\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Signs Military Family Bill\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kelly-signing.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Signs Military Family Bill<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed a bipartisan measure to help keep veterans and their families living and working in Kansas. House Bill 2066, the Occupational License Reciprocity bill, provides License Reciprocity \u2013 recognition &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-signs-military-family-bill\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-wraps-up-economic-development-week-of-back-to-work-back-to-school-tour\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Wraps Up Economic Development Week of \u201cBack to Work, Back to School\u201d Tour\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_7920-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Wraps Up Economic Development Week of \u201cBack to Work, Back to School\u201d Tour<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 16, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly this week made stops around the state to celebrate economic successes and discuss Kansas\u2019 continued economic recovery and workforce development efforts. These visits marked the beginning of Governor Kelly\u2019s Back &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-wraps-up-economic-development-week-of-back-to-work-back-to-school-tour\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bipartisan-legislation-to-aid-kansass-economic-recovery\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Aid Kansas\u2019s Economic Recovery\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6081-2-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Aid Kansas\u2019s Economic Recovery<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 15, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly signed four bipartisan bills into law to drive economic growth and strengthen Kansas\u2019 economy. Senate Bills 65, 66, 90, and 124 are part of Governor Kelly\u2019s Growth Agenda, a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bipartisan-legislation-to-aid-kansass-economic-recovery\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-to-host-webinar-for-military-artists\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to host webinar for military artists\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/what-works-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to host webinar for military artists<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) of the Department of Commerce is hosting an upcoming webinar for Kansans in the military community looking to enter or strengthen a career in the arts. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-to-host-webinar-for-military-artists\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/department-of-commerce-announces-two-new-hires\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce announces two new hires\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/New-Hires.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce announces two new hires<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced the addition of two new key hires at the Kansas Department of Commerce to better serve and respond to the needs of Kansas businesses. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/04\/department-of-commerce-announces-two-new-hires\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-kicks-off-reemployment-program-visits-workforce-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Kicks Off Reemployment Program, Visits Workforce Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Workforce-Reopening.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Kicks Off Reemployment Program, Visits Workforce Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 31, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today visited Lenexa\u2019s KANSASWORKS center to celebrate the relaunch of Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program (RESEA) and the return of in-person consultations in order to better serve the specific &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-kicks-off-reemployment-program-visits-workforce-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-relocates-tourism-to-the-kansas-department-of-commerce-to-spur-economic-growth\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Relocates Tourism to the Kansas Department of Commerce to Spur Economic Growth\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/tourism.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Relocates Tourism to the Kansas Department of Commerce to Spur Economic Growth<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 29, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Governor Laura Kelly announced the Kansas Tourism Division will officially be part of the Kansas Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Executive Reorganization Order (ERO) Governor Kelly submitted to the Kansas Legislature on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-relocates-tourism-to-the-kansas-department-of-commerce-to-spur-economic-growth\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-relaunch-of-reemployment-services-and-eligibility-assessment-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Relaunch of Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/KW-Website-version-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Relaunch of Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 25, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211; Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program has relaunched to assist unemployed Kansans with job searches and career counseling. \u201cBy connecting unemployed Kansans with the resources needed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-relaunch-of-reemployment-services-and-eligibility-assessment-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/stanley-adams-named-commerce-employee-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Stanley Adams named Commerce Employee of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_7137-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Stanley Adams named Commerce Employee of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 23, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced that Office of Broadband Development Director Stanley Adams is the Department of Commerce\u2019s Employee of the Year for 2020. Adams was promoted to lead &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/stanley-adams-named-commerce-employee-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-dedicates-day-to-serving-veterans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Dedicates Day to Serving Veterans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/paris-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Dedicates Day to Serving Veterans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 22, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that, to support those in our state who have served in the armed forces, this month&#8217;s&nbsp;KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair will dedicate the first day to military veterans, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-dedicates-day-to-serving-veterans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-167-new-jobs-and-31-million-in-new-capital-investment-in-olathe\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 167 New Jobs and $31 Million in New Capital Investment in Olathe\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A360.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 167 New Jobs and $31 Million in New Capital Investment in Olathe<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 12, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly applauded the announcement from Accelerate360, a marketing, sales, logistics, and media conglomerate, that it will be expanding operations in Kansas with the opening of a 455,000 square-foot facility in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-167-new-jobs-and-31-million-in-new-capital-investment-in-olathe\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-visits-mcfarland-to-celebrate-5-million-in-grants-to-expand-broadband-to-homes-businesses-statewide\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly visits McFarland to Celebrate $5 million in Grants to Expand Broadband to Homes, Businesses Statewide\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_6970-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly visits McFarland to Celebrate $5 million in Grants to Expand Broadband to Homes, Businesses Statewide<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 11, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that through the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program, 14 broadband improvement projects totaling $5 million will improve access to high-speed internet for homes and businesses in 18 communities statewide. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-visits-mcfarland-to-celebrate-5-million-in-grants-to-expand-broadband-to-homes-businesses-statewide\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-pinnacle-technology-2019-kansas-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Pinnacle Technology, 2019 Kansas Exporter of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/\u00a9LarryFLevensonTeamKansas2019EP-0140-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Pinnacle Technology, 2019 Kansas Exporter of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 11, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly, Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland and local officials from Lawrence celebrated Pinnacle Technology, the Governor\u2019s 2019 Exporter of the Year winner, in a virtual ceremony. After the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-pinnacle-technology-2019-kansas-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/kansas-ranked-10th-in-nation-for-economic-development-projects-per-capita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Ranked 10th in Nation for Economic Development Projects Per Capita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heartland-Groundbreaking-01.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Ranked 10th in Nation for Economic Development Projects Per Capita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 9, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas had the most dramatic jump in economic development success of any state in the country in 2020, according to Site Selection magazine. With 70 projects meeting the magazine\u2019s criteria, Kansas ranked 10th &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/kansas-ranked-10th-in-nation-for-economic-development-projects-per-capita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-applications-are-open-for-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Applications Are Open For Community Service Tax Credit Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iStock-898182848-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Applications Are Open For Community Service Tax Credit Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). \u201cThe Community Service Tax Program helps local nonprofit and healthcare organizations improve the health &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-applications-are-open-for-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-main-street-program-additions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Main Street Program Additions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Main Street Program Additions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 2, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the selection of Atchison, Baldwin City, and Junction City as the newest members of the Kansas Main Street program, bringing the total number of designated Main Street communities in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-main-street-program-additions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-novacoast-to-bring-60-new-jobs-to-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Novacoast to Bring 60 New Jobs to Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Novacoast.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Novacoast to Bring 60 New Jobs to Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 25, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced cybersecurity company Novacoast\u2019s investment in Wichita. Novacoast announced its intention to open a Security Operations Center in Wichita. The company plans to initially hire 60 employees with plans &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-novacoast-to-bring-60-new-jobs-to-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-to-hold-informational-grant-webinar-today\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to hold Informational Grant webinar today\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Art-Sign-Lucas-KS-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to hold Informational Grant webinar today<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 24, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced that the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) will host an informational webinar to introduce the Kansas arts community to its field representative team and provide &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-to-hold-informational-grant-webinar-today\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/deputy-secretary-of-commerce-bill-murphy-designated-economic-development-master-practitioner\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bill Murphy designated Economic Development Master Practitioner\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bill-Murphy-Certificate-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bill Murphy designated Economic Development Master Practitioner<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 23, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Bill Murphy recently completed an Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) course, attaining the designation of Economic Development Master Practitioner (EDMP). Deputy Secretary Murphy is among fewer than &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/deputy-secretary-of-commerce-bill-murphy-designated-economic-development-master-practitioner\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-effort-to-support-kansas-businesses-in-covid-19-recovery\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Effort to Support Kansas Businesses in COVID-19 Recovery\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Effort to Support Kansas Businesses in COVID-19 Recovery<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 23, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that funding provided to Kansas\u2019 hospitality industry through the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund has been converted from bridge loans to grants. Originally established as a working &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-effort-to-support-kansas-businesses-in-covid-19-recovery\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-begins-today\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Begins Today\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/iStock-1251259685.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Begins Today<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 23, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the next KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair will begin today, Feb. 23. The fair will continue through Thursday, Feb. 25. The virtual fair will allow job seekers to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-begins-today\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-kansasworks-com-site-to-connect-job-seekers-with-kansas-employers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces new KANSASWORKS.com Site to Connect Job Seekers with Kansas Employers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/KW-Website-version-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces new KANSASWORKS.com Site to Connect Job Seekers with Kansas Employers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 22, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of the newly redesigned KANSASWORKS.com website to provide a more user-friendly experience for job seekers and employers. Dubbed KANSASWORKS: NextGen, the new site features an updated &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-kansasworks-com-site-to-connect-job-seekers-with-kansas-employers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/goat-milk-soap-store\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Goat Milk Soap Store\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/GMS-header-1024x704-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Goat Milk Soap Store<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 17, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Goat Milk Soap Store uses home-raised goat milk to manufacture bath and body products in Ottawa, Kansas.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/goat-milk-soap-store\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-nearly-14-million-in-grants-for-rural-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $14 Million in Grants for Rural Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Marysville_8-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $14 Million in Grants for Rural Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 11, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced 32 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of $13,864,149 in federal grants to assist with community development projects. Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program facilitated &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-nearly-14-million-in-grants-for-rural-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-applauds-eurofins-viracor-on-new-110000-square-foot-lenexa-facility\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Eurofins Viracor on New, 110,000-Square-Foot Lenexa Facility\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Viracor-Eurofins-will-move-to-larger-space-in-Lenexa-Kansas-City-Business-Journal.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Eurofins Viracor on New, 110,000-Square-Foot Lenexa Facility<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 10, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the recent announcement from Eurofins Viracor of its new 110,000-square-foot, all-purpose facility in Lenexa. Eurofins Viracor, Inc. is a provider of clinical specialty laboratory results to medical providers, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-applauds-eurofins-viracor-on-new-110000-square-foot-lenexa-facility\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-the-federal-paycheck-protection-program-reopens-applications-for-forgivable-loans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly announces the Federal Paycheck Protection Program Reopens Applications for Forgivable Loans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SBA-log.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly announces the Federal Paycheck Protection Program Reopens Applications for Forgivable Loans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 With the launch of 2021 Coronavirus relief programs, Governor Kelly today announced Kansans can begin submitting applications to the 2021 Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for forgivable loans to small businesses. \u201cKansas small &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-the-federal-paycheck-protection-program-reopens-applications-for-forgivable-loans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-comprehensive-framework-for-growth-economic-development-strategy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Comprehensive \u2018Framework for Growth\u2019 Economic Development Strategy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FWG-Social-Media-Rectangle-01-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Comprehensive \u2018Framework for Growth\u2019 Economic Development Strategy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 4, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today unveiled Kansas\u2019 new, comprehensive economic development strategic plan, the first of its kind in more than 30 years. The Kansas Framework for Growth is an aggressive strategy to align &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-comprehensive-framework-for-growth-economic-development-strategy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-plastikon-on-50-new-jobs-continued-covid-19-response-efforts\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Plastikon on 50 New Jobs, Continued COVID-19 Response Efforts\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6416-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates Plastikon on 50 New Jobs, Continued COVID-19 Response Efforts<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 28, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement that Plastikon Industries will create 50 new positions at its high-tech plant in Lawrence as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0 The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-congratulates-plastikon-on-50-new-jobs-continued-covid-19-response-efforts\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/office-of-rural-prosperity-announces-successful-2020-initiatives-in-annual-report\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Office of Rural Prosperity Announces Successful 2020 Initiatives in Annual Report\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/rural-kansas-highway-morning-sunrise-picture-id494900146.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Office of Rural Prosperity Announces Successful 2020 Initiatives in Annual Report<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 28, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Today Governor Laura Kelly, Lt. Governor David Toland, and Treasurer Lynn Rogers announced the release of the Office of Rural Prosperity\u2019s (ORP) 2020 Annual Report. The report outlines ORP\u2019s policy priorities and the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/office-of-rural-prosperity-announces-successful-2020-initiatives-in-annual-report\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-proposes-agency-reorganization-to-spur-economic-growth\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Proposes Agency Reorganization to Spur Economic Growth\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EsBk8VFW4AUvq-Y.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Proposes Agency Reorganization to Spur Economic Growth<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 25, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced her intent to submit an Executive Reorganization Order (ERO) to the Kansas Legislature relocating the State\u2019s Tourism Division to the Kansas Department of Commerce. The move comes as &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-proposes-agency-reorganization-to-spur-economic-growth\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-department-of-commerce-seek-public-input-for-broadband-office-grant-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly, Department of Commerce Seek Public Input for Broadband Office Grant Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_6081-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly, Department of Commerce Seek Public Input for Broadband Office Grant Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 21, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has established an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Office of Broadband Development\u2019s Broadband Acceleration Grant program and provide &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-department-of-commerce-seek-public-input-for-broadband-office-grant-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-receives-national-recognition-for-wind-energy-production-capacity\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Recognition for Wind Energy Production, Capacity\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/grain-belt.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Recognition for Wind Energy Production, Capacity<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 11, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the state of Kansas has once again been recognized as a national leader in wind energy, with Business Facilities Magazine noting lofty rankings for Kansas when compared &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-receives-national-recognition-for-wind-energy-production-capacity\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/tender-loving-care-pet-nursing-hotel\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BUILD-FRONT-.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 6, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TLC Pet Nursing Hotel is the first and only brick and mortar facility in the United States caring for older, sick, recovering and dying cats and dogs.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/tender-loving-care-pet-nursing-hotel\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/commerce-secretary-david-toland-sworn-in-as-lt-governor-of-kansas-today\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Secretary David Toland Sworn in as Lt. Governor of Kansas Today\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/swearing-in-toland-3-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Secretary David Toland Sworn in as Lt. Governor of Kansas Today<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 4, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 David Toland was sworn in as the 52nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas in a ceremony today at the Kansas Statehouse.&nbsp; Toland has served in the Kelly Administration as Secretary of Commerce since his &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/01\/commerce-secretary-david-toland-sworn-in-as-lt-governor-of-kansas-today\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/year-in-review-despite-pandemic-kelly-administration-reaches-historic-accomplishments\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Year in Review: Despite Pandemic, Kelly Administration Reaches Historic Accomplishments\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Nor-Am3-1-scaled.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Year in Review: Despite Pandemic, Kelly Administration Reaches Historic Accomplishments<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 30, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 As 2020 ends, the Kelly Administration highlights progress made in Kansas despite unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cAs we enter 2021, it\u2019s important that we do not let the events of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/year-in-review-despite-pandemic-kelly-administration-reaches-historic-accomplishments\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-start-to-2021-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Start to 2021 Exporter of the Year Award Nominations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Exporet-Winner-Call.00_05_05_21.Still001.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Start to 2021 Exporter of the Year Award Nominations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 23, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award. The Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award is the highest honor &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-start-to-2021-exporter-of-the-year-award-nominations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-intention-to-appoint-commerce-secretary-david-toland-to-become-lieutenant-governor\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Commerce Secretary David Toland to Become Lieutenant Governor\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_6620-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Commerce Secretary David Toland to Become Lieutenant Governor<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 14, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced her intention to appoint David Toland, Secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce, to become her Lieutenant Governor when current Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers vacates the position in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-intention-to-appoint-commerce-secretary-david-toland-to-become-lieutenant-governor\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/broadband-acceleration-grant-program-now-accepting-submissions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Broadband Acceleration Grant Program now accepting submissions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-1189282245-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Broadband Acceleration Grant Program now accepting submissions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 11, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Prospective applicants for the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program at the Kansas Department of Commerce now may submit their intent to apply. The program was created to expand broadband access to rural and underserved &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/broadband-acceleration-grant-program-now-accepting-submissions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-pretzels-llc-production-facility-in-lawrence\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Pretzels, LLC Production Facility in Lawrence\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iStock-97608761-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Pretzels, LLC Production Facility in Lawrence<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 9, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new Pretzels, LLC production facility in Lawrence. The company announced plans to build a 150,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Venture Park. The company worked closely with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-pretzels-llc-production-facility-in-lawrence\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-introduces-program-to-provide-broadband-access-to-rural-and-underserved-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Introduces Program to Provide Broadband Access to Rural and Underserved Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_6078-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Introduces Program to Provide Broadband Access to Rural and Underserved Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 30, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the introduction of the new Broadband Acceleration Grant Program to expand broadband access to rural and underserved communities across the state. This year marks the first time in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-introduces-program-to-provide-broadband-access-to-rural-and-underserved-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-three-new-openings-in-program-to-revitalize-downtown-corridors-strengthen-economic-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Three New Openings in Program to Revitalize Downtown Corridors, Strengthen Economic Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_4340-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Three New Openings in Program to Revitalize Downtown Corridors, Strengthen Economic Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 23, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Main Street program will be accepting applications for up to three new communities in the state interested in joining. The Main Street program \u2013 designed to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-three-new-openings-in-program-to-revitalize-downtown-corridors-strengthen-economic-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-nearly-2000-small-businesses-recipients-of-37-5-million-in-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly 2,000 Small Businesses Recipients of $37.5 Million in Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/62.1-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly 2,000 Small Businesses Recipients of $37.5 Million in Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced that nearly 2,000 Kansas small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will receive a share of $37.5 million in Small Business Working Capital (SBWC) grants.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-nearly-2000-small-businesses-recipients-of-37-5-million-in-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-kelly-recognizes-creekstone-farms-as-2020-kansas-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Recognizes Creekstone Farms as 2020 Kansas Exporter of the Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/iStock-1127585862.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Recognizes Creekstone Farms as 2020 Kansas Exporter of the Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013Governor Laura Kelly today recognized Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC as the winner of the 2020 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award, the top export business award presented by the state. Creekstone was one &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-kelly-recognizes-creekstone-farms-as-2020-kansas-exporter-of-the-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-rural-economic-development-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Rural Economic Development Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_4336-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Rural Economic Development Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 12, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the creation of the Kansas Main Street Affiliate Community Program, an initiative designed to introduce more Kansas communities to the resources and technical assistance offered through Kansas Main &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-rural-economic-development-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-2-billion-in-new-capital-investment-in-2020\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $2 Billion in New Capital Investment in 2020\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/IMG_6559-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $2 Billion in New Capital Investment in 2020<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 11, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the State of Kansas has officially surpassed $2 billion in new capital investment in 2020. This investment is brought by new economic development projects driven by Governor &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-2-billion-in-new-capital-investment-in-2020\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-224437-in-community-development-block-grant-award-for-fort-scott\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $224,437 in Community Development Block Grant Award for Fort Scott\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Downtown-Fort-Scott-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $224,437 in Community Development Block Grant Award for Fort Scott<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 29, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013Governor Laura Kelly today announced the award of Community Development Block Grants through the Kansas Department of Commerce to assist with a commercial redevelopment project in Fort Scott. The city of Fort Scott has &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-224437-in-community-development-block-grant-award-for-fort-scott\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-peerless-products-expansion-to-create-over-100-jobs-in-iola\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Peerless Products Expansion to Create Over 100 Jobs in Iola\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_6304-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Peerless Products Expansion to Create Over 100 Jobs in Iola<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 27, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated the announcement of Peerless Products, Inc., purchasing a 150,000-square-foot facility in Iola to expand its production capability. Peerless estimates the expansion will create 100 to 120 new full-time &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-peerless-products-expansion-to-create-over-100-jobs-in-iola\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-begins-tuesday\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Begins Tuesday\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/iStock-1220763542.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Begins Tuesday<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 26, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansans to participate in the sixth KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which begins tomorrow, October 27 and will continue through Thursday, October 29. The virtual fair will allow job seekers &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/kansasworks-virtual-job-fair-begins-tuesday\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-kelly-announces-250-jobs-with-new-empirical-foods-facility-in-garden-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces 250 Jobs with New Empirical Foods Facility in Garden City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces 250 Jobs with New Empirical Foods Facility in Garden City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 23, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly Thursday announced the groundbreaking for a new Empirical Foods ground beef facility in Garden City. The planned facility, which is now the largest single investment in the company\u2019s 40-year history, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-kelly-announces-250-jobs-with-new-empirical-foods-facility-in-garden-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-90-new-jobs-in-dodge-city-at-nor-am-cold-storage-grand-opening\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates 90 New Jobs in Dodge City at Nor-Am Cold Storage Grand Opening\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/noram-ribbon-2-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates 90 New Jobs in Dodge City at Nor-Am Cold Storage Grand Opening<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 20, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>DODGE CITY \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement of a new, 148,000-square-foot Nor-Am Cold Storage facility in Dodge City. This is the sixth facility in the Midwest for Nor-Am and second in Kansas, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-90-new-jobs-in-dodge-city-at-nor-am-cold-storage-grand-opening\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-economic-development-innovation-at-groundbreaking-for-kansas-university-btbc-expansion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Economic Development, Innovation at Groundbreaking for Kansas University BTBC Expansion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BTBC-photo-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Economic Development, Innovation at Groundbreaking for Kansas University BTBC Expansion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 15, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LAWRENCE &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement of the Phase III expansion of the Bioscience &amp; Technology Business Center (BTBC) at the University of Kansas, and introduction of the new KU Innovation Park. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-economic-development-innovation-at-groundbreaking-for-kansas-university-btbc-expansion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-establishes-office-of-broadband-development-announces-nearly-50-million-in-grants-for-broadband-access-expansion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Establishes Office of Broadband Development, Announces Nearly $50 Million in Grants for Broadband Access Expansion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/iStock-485084054-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Establishes Office of Broadband Development, Announces Nearly $50 Million in Grants for Broadband Access Expansion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 8, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today signed Executive Order #20-67 to establish the Office of Broadband Development and announced the distribution of nearly $50 million in Connectivity Emergency Response Grant (CERG) funds to underserved communities across Kansas.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-establishes-office-of-broadband-development-announces-nearly-50-million-in-grants-for-broadband-access-expansion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-applauds-department-of-commerce-state-trade-expansion-program-grant-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Department of Commerce State Trade Expansion Program Grant Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Gov-Press-Release-9.29.20.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Department of Commerce State Trade Expansion Program Grant Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 30, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on its announcement of a $127,400 award being presented to the Kansas Department of Commerce&#8217;s International Division through SBA\u2019s competitive State Trade &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-applauds-department-of-commerce-state-trade-expansion-program-grant-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-78-new-jobs-in-eudora\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 78 New Jobs in Eudora\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 78 New Jobs in Eudora<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 22, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the opening of a new Modern Manufacturing facility in Eudora. Modern Manufacturing is purchasing a building in Eudora\u2019s Intech Business Park for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-78-new-jobs-in-eudora\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-225-new-jobs-in-salina\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 225 New Jobs in Salina\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Schwans-announcement.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 225 New Jobs in Salina<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Schwan\u2019s Company, a leading food producer in the United States, will build a new 400,000-square-foot expansion at its pizza-manufacturing facility in Salina.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-225-new-jobs-in-salina\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-third-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Third KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Workforce_Center_Virtual_Fair.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Third KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated the success of this year\u2019s third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which involved 189 employers and 1,182 jobseekers.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-third-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-community-development-block-grant-recipients\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Community Development Block Grant Recipients\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CDGB_Grants-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Community Development Block Grant Recipients<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-community-development-block-grant-recipients\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-applauds-great-plains-manufacturing-salina-expansion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Great Plains Manufacturing Salina Expansion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/gp-kubota-salina.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Great Plains Manufacturing Salina Expansion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-applauds-great-plains-manufacturing-salina-expansion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-second-round-of-cares-act-funding-applications-to-open-august-19-at-1200-p-m\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Second Round of CARES Act Funding Applications to Open August 19 at 12:00 p.m.\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Back-to-Business_Light-Blue-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Second Round of CARES Act Funding Applications to Open August 19 at 12:00 p.m.<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly has announced businesses will soon be able to apply for a total of more than $130 million in grants to serve those most affected by the pandemic and for companies that &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-second-round-of-cares-act-funding-applications-to-open-august-19-at-1200-p-m\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-urbn-partnership-to-create-up-to-2000-jobs-and-approximately-350-million-kansas-investment\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces URBN Partnership to Create Up to 2,000 Jobs and Approximately $350 Million Kansas Investment\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_7410-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces URBN Partnership to Create Up to 2,000 Jobs and Approximately $350 Million Kansas Investment<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 5, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Urban Outfitters\u2019 Inc. (URBN) new 880,000-square-foot omni-channel distribution center will be located on ancillary land at Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County. The partnership between the State of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-urbn-partnership-to-create-up-to-2000-jobs-and-approximately-350-million-kansas-investment\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-department-of-commerces-third-kansasworks-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Department of Commerce\u2019s Third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/July-Virtual-Job-Fair-main-image-2-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Department of Commerce\u2019s Third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 28, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair will be held today, Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30. \u201cWe need to maintain a strong, healthy workforce in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-department-of-commerces-third-kansasworks-statewide-virtual-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/56-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response-3\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive Community Development Block Grants to Support Coronavirus Response\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive Community Development Block Grants to Support Coronavirus Response<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 23, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 23, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced today a second round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 56 Kansas communities. A total of more than $7.2 million is being disbursed to assist communities affected by the pandemic and its economic effects. \u201cI\u2019m pleased to announce this additional round of resources [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/56-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response-3\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/56-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive Community Development Block Grants to Support Coronavirus Response\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1220751137.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive Community Development Block Grants to Support Coronavirus Response<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 23, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly announced today a second round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 56 Kansas communities. A total of more than $7.2 million is being disbursed to assist communities &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/56-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-and-department-of-commerce-launch-new-kansas-certified-sites-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Certified-site-release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 22, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Department of Commerce\u2019s launch of the new Kansas Certified Sites program, a critical tool that will help accelerate economic development efforts throughout the state. The program, originally created and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-and-department-of-commerce-launch-new-kansas-certified-sites-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-and-department-of-commerce-launch-new-kansas-certified-sites-program-2-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 21, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 21, 2020 TOPEKA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Department of Commerce\u2019s launch of the new Kansas Certified Sites program, a critical tool that will help accelerate economic development efforts throughout the state. The program, originally created and administered by the Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), lets developers know when the state has deemed a [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-and-department-of-commerce-launch-new-kansas-certified-sites-program-2-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-and-department-of-commerce-launch-new-kansas-certified-sites-program-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly and Department of Commerce Launch New Kansas Certified Sites Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 21, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 21, 2020 TOPEKA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Department of Commerce\u2019s launch of the new Kansas Certified Sites program, a critical tool that will help accelerate economic development efforts throughout the state. The program, originally created and administered by the Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), lets developers know when the state has deemed a [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-and-department-of-commerce-launch-new-kansas-certified-sites-program-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/u-s-50-t-works-project-in-lyon-county-now-underway\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"U.S. 50 T-WORKS project in Lyon County now underway\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>U.S. 50 T-WORKS project in Lyon County now underway<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 20, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 20, 2020 EMPORIA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly and KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz broke ground on a U.S. 50 Highway expansion project today. This project announced under the previous transportation program, T-WORKS, was delayed in 2016 due to transfers from the State Highway Fund. \u201cFrom Day One, my administration committed to rebuilding our infrastructure and putting an [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/u-s-50-t-works-project-in-lyon-county-now-underway\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-the-transfer-of-direct-aid-funds-to-kansas-counties\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces the Transfer of Direct Aid Funds to Kansas Counties\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces the Transfer of Direct Aid Funds to Kansas Counties<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 17, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 17, 2020 TOPEKA\u2014Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Office of Recovery\u2019s disbursement of CARES Act funds to Kansas counties. As part of her administration\u2019s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Kelly is directing resources to county officials and local administrators to cover COVID-19 expenses for communities across Kansas. \u201cWe are putting these funds directly [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-the-transfer-of-direct-aid-funds-to-kansas-counties\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-visits-brookover-feed-yards-thanks-kansas-agriculture-workers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Visits Brookover Feed Yards, Thanks Kansas Agriculture Workers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Visits Brookover Feed Yards, Thanks Kansas Agriculture Workers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 14, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 14, 2020 TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today toured Brookover Feed Yard in Garden City to thank frontline agricultural workers for successfully maintaining the food supply chain and feeding our state, our nation, and our world in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic. \u201cI appreciate the team at Brookover for showing me their [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-visits-brookover-feed-yards-thanks-kansas-agriculture-workers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/department-of-commerce-strengthens-team-with-new-deputy-secretary-and-community-development-director\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce strengthens team with new Deputy Secretary and Community Development Director\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Murphy_Bill-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce strengthens team with new Deputy Secretary and Community Development Director<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 14, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced the hiring of two economic development professionals to help direct business and community development efforts for the state. William (Bill) Murphy will become the new &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/department-of-commerce-strengthens-team-with-new-deputy-secretary-and-community-development-director\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/commerce-secretary-outlines-vision-for-kansas-with-greater-wichita-partnership\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Secretary outlines vision for Kansas with Greater Wichita Partnership\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PRESS-RELEASE-LOGO.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Secretary outlines vision for Kansas with Greater Wichita Partnership<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 10, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Under the direction of Governor Laura Kelly, Secretary of Commerce David Toland this morning outlined key initiatives for participants at the annual Mid-Year Investor Meeting of the Greater Wichita Partnership. Secretary Toland discussed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/commerce-secretary-outlines-vision-for-kansas-with-greater-wichita-partnership\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/kelly-administration-launches-kanvet-site-to-help-veterans-find-careers-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kelly administration launches KanVet site to help veterans find careers in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iStock-1154460019-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kelly administration launches KanVet site to help veterans find careers in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 10, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the launch of the new KANSASWORKS KanVet website. The new site provides access to State of Kansas veteran-specific resources and benefits on a one-stop, convenient webpage. \u201cKansas veterans &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/kelly-administration-launches-kanvet-site-to-help-veterans-find-careers-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announce-kdots-cost-share-program-recipients\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announce KDOT\u2019s Cost Share Program Recipients\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announce KDOT\u2019s Cost Share Program Recipients<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 9, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 9, 2020 NEWTON\u2014Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced this morning the recipients across the state of the Kansas Department of Transportation\u2019s Cost Share Program. These 24 projects total more than $20 million in transportation investments statewide. The Cost Share Program provides funding to local entities for transportation projects that improve safety, [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announce-kdots-cost-share-program-recipients\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/office-of-rural-prosperity-launches-project-for-young-rural-professionals\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Office of Rural Prosperity Launches Project for Young Rural Professionals\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Office of Rural Prosperity Launches Project for Young Rural Professionals<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 8, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jul 8, 2020 TOPEKA \u2013 Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers announced today the Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) will partner with the Kansas Sampler Foundation to develop a framework designed to engage, empower, retain, and recruit young people in rural Kansas. \u201cIncentivizing younger Kansans to use their talents here at home, will be critical to continuing [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/07\/office-of-rural-prosperity-launches-project-for-young-rural-professionals\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/merck-animal-health-announces-100-million-investment-in-its-desoto-kansas-manufacturing-operations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Merck Animal Health Announces $100 Million Investment in its DeSoto, Kansas, Manufacturing Operations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/merck-1-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Merck Animal Health Announces $100 Million Investment in its DeSoto, Kansas, Manufacturing Operations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 29, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>DESOTO \u2013 Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, today announced an investment of $100 million in facility expansion and enhancement efforts in its U.S. manufacturing site in DeSoto, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/merck-animal-health-announces-100-million-investment-in-its-desoto-kansas-manufacturing-operations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/department-of-commerce-extends-deadline-for-individual-development-account-administrator-applications\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce extends deadline for Individual Development Account Administrator applications\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IDA-FB-Graphic-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce extends deadline for Individual Development Account Administrator applications<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 26, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is extending its Request for Proposals seeking qualified organizations to administer the Individual Development Account (IDA) program.&nbsp;The new deadline for applications is July 14. The Kansas IDA &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/department-of-commerce-extends-deadline-for-individual-development-account-administrator-applications\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/56-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive Community Development Block Grants to Support Coronavirus Response\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive Community Development Block Grants to Support Coronavirus Response<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/56-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announced-kansas-wind-farm-construction\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announced Kansas Wind Farm Construction\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/enel-green.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announced Kansas Wind Farm Construction<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 18, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Enel Green Power has begun construction work on a new 199 MW addition to the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County, Kansas. The $281.4 million expansion &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announced-kansas-wind-farm-construction\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/union-pacific-and-national-main-street-center-award-grants-to-support-recovery-of-kansas-main-streets\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Union Pacific and National Main Street Center award grants to support recovery of Kansas Main Streets\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kansas-Main-Street-Logo-2025.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Union Pacific and National Main Street Center award grants to support recovery of Kansas Main Streets<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 17, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The National Main Street Center (NMSC) is pleased to announce the eight recipients of the Union Pacific Kansas Main Street Recovery Fund, a grant program to support the economic recovery of Kansas downtowns &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/union-pacific-and-national-main-street-center-award-grants-to-support-recovery-of-kansas-main-streets\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/state-finance-council-approves-covid-19-relief-funding-for-kansas-counties-agencies\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"State Finance Council Approves COVID-19 Relief Funding for Kansas Counties, Agencies\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>State Finance Council Approves COVID-19 Relief Funding for Kansas Counties, Agencies<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 16, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jun 16, 2020 The State Finance Council today\u00a0approved\u00a0the distribution of $400 million\u00a0in funding from the\u00a0Coronavirus Relief Fund to\u00a0local Kansas governments\u00a0to help combat the health and economic\u00a0challenges\u00a0COVID-19 has\u00a0brought on their communities, and to help prepare for\u00a0possible future outbreaks of the disease. \u201cThis first round of coronavirus aid will be critical\u00a0as we work to get Kansans back [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/state-finance-council-approves-covid-19-relief-funding-for-kansas-counties-agencies\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/department-of-commerce-seeking-new-individual-development-account-administrator\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce seeking new Individual Development Account Administrator\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/IDA-FB-Graphic-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce seeking new Individual Development Account Administrator<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 12, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce has issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified organizations to administer the Individual Development Account (IDA) program. The Kansas IDA program allows qualified organizations the opportunity to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/department-of-commerce-seeking-new-individual-development-account-administrator\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/kansas-earns-13th-national-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Earns 13th National Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Earns 13th National Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 11, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jun 11, 2020 TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the State of Kansas has collected another prestigious Silver Shovel for excellence in economic development. Area Development magazine\u2019s annual Silver Shovel award recognizes states for attracting high-value investment projects that create a significant number of new jobs in their communities. This year marks the 13th [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/kansas-earns-13th-national-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/kansas-earns-13th-national-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Earns 13th National Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Earns 13th National Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 11, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the State of Kansas has collected another prestigious Silver Shovel for excellence in economic development. Area Development magazine\u2019s annual Silver Shovel award recognizes states for attracting high-value investment &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/kansas-earns-13th-national-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/66-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"66 Kansas cities and counties to receive Community Development Block Grants to support coronavirus response\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>66 Kansas cities and counties to receive Community Development Block Grants to support coronavirus response<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jun 2, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced today the award of nearly $9 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 66 Kansas communities. \u201cKansans have faced unprecedented challenges during the past few months due to COVID-19,\u201d Governor Kelly said. \u201cOur communities need relief \u2013 and they need it now. I\u2019m [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/66-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/66-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"66 Kansas cities and counties to receive Community Development  Block Grants to support coronavirus response\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CDBG-CV-Release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>66 Kansas cities and counties to receive Community Development  Block Grants to support coronavirus response<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 2, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced today the award of nearly $9 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 66 Kansas communities. \u201cKansans have faced unprecedented challenges during the past few months &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/66-kansas-cities-and-counties-to-receive-community-development-block-grants-to-support-coronavirus-response\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-9-million-in-grants-to-support-community-responses-to-coronavirus\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces $9 Million in Grants to  Support Community Responses to Coronavirus\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CDBG-CV_social-graphic_application_tw.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces $9 Million in Grants to  Support Community Responses to Coronavirus<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 11, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $9 million in federal funding will be made available to the state\u2019s Community Development Block Grant program to support community responses to the COVID-19 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/05\/governor-kelly-announces-9-million-in-grants-to-support-community-responses-to-coronavirus\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/05\/department-of-commerce-introduces-new-grant-program-for-kansas-arts-organizations-affected-by-covid-19\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce introduces new grant program for  Kansas arts organizations affected by COVID-19\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SOS-Program-Branding-02.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce introduces new grant program for  Kansas arts organizations affected by COVID-19<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 1, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $500,000 in grant funding is being made available to provide operational support to Kansas arts organizations experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/05\/department-of-commerce-introduces-new-grant-program-for-kansas-arts-organizations-affected-by-covid-19\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/kansas-continues-to-lead-in-wind-energy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas continues to lead in wind energy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/iStock-148738515-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas continues to lead in wind energy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Kansas is once again a national leader in wind-generated renewable energy, according to the American Wind Energy Association\u2019s (AWEA) Annual Market Report. Kansas ranks No. 2 in the nation for wind energy &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/kansas-continues-to-lead-in-wind-energy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/alcohol-for-the-greater-good\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Alcohol for the Greater Good\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/free-state.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Alcohol for the Greater Good<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 7, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Happy National Beer Day! With 36 unique breweries across our state, Kansas is no stranger to beer. In any regular year, we would be taking this time to celebrate the different flavors, styles and varieties &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/alcohol-for-the-greater-good\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/department-of-commerce-introduces-live-chat-to-help-businesses-applying-for-sba-economic-injury-disaster-loans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce introduces Live Chat to help businesses  applying for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce introduces Live Chat to help businesses  applying for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 6, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce launched a Live Chat feature on its COVID-19 Response webpage today specifically to provide support to Kansas businesses and nonprofits applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans through &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/department-of-commerce-introduces-live-chat-to-help-businesses-applying-for-sba-economic-injury-disaster-loans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/governor-signs-bipartisan-transportation-plan-into-law\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor signs bipartisan transportation plan into law\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor signs bipartisan transportation plan into law<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 3, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Apr 3, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly today signed the bipartisan Senate Bill 173 creating the new 10-year Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program. \u201cThis fiscally responsible program provides a visionary approach so that Kansas has the flexibility to address immediate needs and secure more opportunities for our future,\u201d Kelly said. \u201cInvesting in Kansas\u2019 infrastructure means putting people [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/governor-signs-bipartisan-transportation-plan-into-law\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/department-of-commerce-launches-covid-jobs-website\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce launches COVID jobs website\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-jobs.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce launches COVID jobs website<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 1, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce today launched a new jobs website, connecting job seekers with Kansas businesses hiring to fill urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 jobs site, kansasworks.com\/coronavirus, allows &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/department-of-commerce-launches-covid-jobs-website\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/5-million-of-hire-fund-loans-have-been-awarded-to-kansas-hospitality-businesses\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"$5 million of HIRE Fund loans have been awarded to Kansas hospitality businesses\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/New-HIRE.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>$5 million of HIRE Fund loans have been awarded to Kansas hospitality businesses<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 24, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Within 48 hours of Governor Laura Kelly announcing the establishment of the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund, all $5 million allocated for the loan program have been awarded. \u201cThe hospitality industry &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/5-million-of-hire-fund-loans-have-been-awarded-to-kansas-hospitality-businesses\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-small-businesses-eligible-for-disaster-loans-from-the-small-business-administration\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas small businesses eligible for disaster loans from the Small Business Administration\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/SBA-log.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas small businesses eligible for disaster loans from the Small Business Administration<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 21, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration approved her request to make loans of up to $2 million available to small businesses disrupted by coronavirus. The disaster declaration &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-small-businesses-eligible-for-disaster-loans-from-the-small-business-administration\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-establishes-the-hospitality-industry-relief-emergency-hire-fund\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly establishes the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/New-HIRE.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly establishes the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 20, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kelly Administration has established the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to provide bridge loans for Kansas\u2019 hospitality sector during the COVID-19 crisis. The Kelly administration is committed to providing support to our state\u2019s &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-establishes-the-hospitality-industry-relief-emergency-hire-fund\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/applications-now-open-for-the-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Applications now open for the Community Service Tax Credit Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kansasworks-logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Applications now open for the Community Service Tax Credit Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 19, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP assists private nonprofit organizations and public health care entities in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/applications-now-open-for-the-community-service-tax-credit-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansasworks-issues-workforce-centers-operations-update\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS issues Workforce Centers operations update\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kansasworks-logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS issues Workforce Centers operations update<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 17, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers will be taking actions to reduce contact and maintain social distancing as directed by the Centers for Disease Control. KANSASWORKS Workforce Centers will remain &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansasworks-issues-workforce-centers-operations-update\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-commerce-among-the-best-in-the-nation\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce among the best in the nation\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/alicia-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce among the best in the nation<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 12, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013The Kansas Department of Commerce is pleased to announce our own Business Recruitment Director, Alicia Janesko Hutchings was named one of North America\u2019s Top 50 Economic Developers for 2020 by Consultant Connect. Congratulations &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-commerce-among-the-best-in-the-nation\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/sage-restoration\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Sage Restoration March 2020\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sage-Van.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Sage Restoration March 2020<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 10, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Sage Restoration is a woman-owned and entrepreneurially led enterprise founded in 2010. My team and I are dedicated to helping home owners and commercial property owners who have experienced a very stressful situation such as a destructives fire, the damage from flood water, or with problem mold in the walls of their residence or building.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/sage-restoration\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/department-of-commerce-hires-a-new-regional-project-manager\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce hires a new Regional Project Manager\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jonathan-Clayton-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce hires a new Regional Project Manager<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 9, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce welcomes a new Regional Project Manager for Southwestern Kansas. Jonathan Clayton joins Commerce as the Southwest Regional Project Manager covering 18 counties.&nbsp;Clayton previously served in the private &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/department-of-commerce-hires-a-new-regional-project-manager\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-exports-increase-in-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Exports Increase in 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/El-Dorado-IMG_1404.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Exports Increase in 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 6, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Kansas exports totaled $11.6 billion in 2019, up 0.25 percent over 2018. Nationally, U.S. exports experienced a 1.25 percent decline during the same period. \u201cSeeing Kansas exports rise in the face of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-exports-increase-in-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/advantage-kansas-future-focused-future-ready\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Advantage Kansas: Future Focused, Future Ready\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Council-on-Education-Signing-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Advantage Kansas: Future Focused, Future Ready<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 6, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>When she was elected, Governor Kelly promised to be \u201cthe education Governor.\u201d Since the start of her administration, she&#8217;s made good on that commitment by increasing funding for public schools and working to align education &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/advantage-kansas-future-focused-future-ready\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/federal-loans-and-grants-available-to-bring-high-speed-broadband-to-rural-areas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Federal loans and grants available to bring high-speed broadband to rural areas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/parsons-downtown.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Federal loans and grants available to bring high-speed broadband to rural areas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 4, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas State Department of Commerce&nbsp;announces today that applications are being accepted for the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s ReConnect Program. ReConnect is a USDA program that furnishes loans &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/federal-loans-and-grants-available-to-bring-high-speed-broadband-to-rural-areas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-main-street-gets-a-makeover\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Main Street gets a makeover\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Main Street gets a makeover<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 2, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The popular Kansas Main Street program that was re-established in 2019 now has a new look! The new Kansas Main Street logo was unveiled today by the Kansas Department of Commerce to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/kansas-main-street-gets-a-makeover\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/renewing-the-angel-investor-tax-credit\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Renewing the Angel Investor Tax Credit\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EQshFgHXsAELvfC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Renewing the Angel Investor Tax Credit<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 21, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>It&#8217;s been a&nbsp;busy Legislative Session&nbsp;so far at the Department of Commerce. In addition to updating the Legislature and providing annual reports on our state\u2019s incentive programs, our agency has some key priorities for legislation that &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/renewing-the-angel-investor-tax-credit\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/39-kansas-towns-to-receive-community-development-block-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"39 Kansas towns to receive Community Development Block Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Marion-cropped-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>39 Kansas towns to receive Community Development Block Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 13, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the award of more than $17 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 39 Kansas communities.A total of $17,486,103 in federal funds is being &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/39-kansas-towns-to-receive-community-development-block-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/zm-twisted-vines-wines-and-winery-feb-2020\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Z&#038;M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery Feb 2020\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wood-logo_250px.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Z&#038;M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery Feb 2020<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 10, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Business Name: Z&amp;M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery Email: zmtwistedvines@gmail.com Business Contact Number: (719) 244-3048 Business Address: Z&amp;M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery620 Cherokee StreetLeavenworth, Kansas 66048United StatesMap It Website:&nbsp; zmtwistedwines.com Social Media: Instagram Facebook &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/zm-twisted-vines-wines-and-winery-feb-2020\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/department-of-commerce-returns-to-fully-staffing-its-business-recruitment-team\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce returns to fully staffing its business recruitment team\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Jeff-Freeman-cropped.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce returns to fully staffing its business recruitment team<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 10, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the addition of Jeff Freeman to the department\u2019s business recruitment team. With this move, the Kansas Department of Commerce business recruitment team is fully staffed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/department-of-commerce-returns-to-fully-staffing-its-business-recruitment-team\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/2020-legislative-engagement\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2020 Legislative Engagement\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Legislative-Engagement-Featured-Image-scaled-e1581111539438.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2020 Legislative Engagement<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 7, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The 2020 Kansas Legislative Session is underway here in Topeka, and the Department of Commerce has had a busy first few weeks. We\u2019ve been working to provide information and testimony to several key legislative committees &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/2020-legislative-engagement\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/kansas-celebrates-chinese-new-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Celebrates Chinese New Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/20200125_182924-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Celebrates Chinese New Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 7, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Last month, representatives from the State of Kansas, including International Division Director Jeff Willis, delivered a proclamation from Governor Kelly recognizing the Chinese New Year. The Kansas City Chinese American Association (KCCAA) held a gala &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/kansas-celebrates-chinese-new-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/business-feature-heartland-innovation-particle-space\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"BUSINESS FEATURE: Heartland Innovation \u2013 Particle Space\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-1144469490-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>BUSINESS FEATURE: Heartland Innovation \u2013 Particle Space<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 5, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Particle Space is a tech startup in Kansas City creating a new system for building management. Founder David Biga utilized the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit program early on, and it his business grow in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/business-feature-heartland-innovation-particle-space\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/business-feature-wear-your-pride-on-your-sleeve-kinfolk-created\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"BUSINESS FEATURE: Wear Your Pride on Your Sleeve \u2013 Kinfolk Created\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kinfolk-Kansas-Navy-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>BUSINESS FEATURE: Wear Your Pride on Your Sleeve \u2013 Kinfolk Created<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 5, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>When it comes to showing pride for your home state, you won\u2019t find a better example than Kinfolk Created! Hear from the company&#8217;s founder, Bryan Lisbona, and what Kansas means to him.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/business-feature-wear-your-pride-on-your-sleeve-kinfolk-created\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/no-place-like-home-the-return-of-kansas-main-street\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"No Place Like Home \u2013 The Return of Kansas Main Street\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Independence_main_street.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>No Place Like Home \u2013 The Return of Kansas Main Street<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 5, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Main Street is important to many Kansas communities. Learn about the program, what it means to the Kansas Department of Commerce and how some towns are looking to use the help provided through Kansas Main &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/no-place-like-home-the-return-of-kansas-main-street\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/sweet-treats-for-everyone-safely-delicious\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"BUSINESS FEATURE: Sweet Treats for Everyone \u2013 Safely Delicious\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Photo-4.1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>BUSINESS FEATURE: Sweet Treats for Everyone \u2013 Safely Delicious<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 5, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lisa Ragan created a delicious, allergen-free snack for her children, and they turned out so good that she decided to make a business out of it! Hear from Lisa, and learn what her product has &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/sweet-treats-for-everyone-safely-delicious\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kansas-day-2020\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Day 2020\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/planewith-DT_cropped-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Day 2020<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 31, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>This week, we celebrated the 159th Birthday of our great state. We have so much to be proud of after 159 years of history. And yet, we still have so much to look forward to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kansas-day-2020\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kansasworks-works-for-kansans\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Works for Kansans\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_4770-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Works for Kansans<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 24, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>KANSASWORKS, the workforce services division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, was created to serve the needs of job seekers and businesses across our state by helping prospective employees connect with employers. Hundreds of thousands &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kansasworks-works-for-kansans\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-kelly-unveils-new-kansasworks-mobile-workforce-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly unveils new KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/IMG_4838-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly unveils new KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 23, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today joined Secretary of Commerce David Toland and KANSASWORKS Vice Chair Carol Perry in unveiling the newest member of the KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center fleet. \u201cDelivering effective workforce services &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-kelly-unveils-new-kansasworks-mobile-workforce-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/new-export-assistance-grant-available-to-companies-across-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New export assistance grant available to companies across Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kubota-1-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New export assistance grant available to companies across Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 21, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Companies based in the state of Kansas have a new tool to help them succeed in selling their goods or services to customers around the world. The Kansas Market Access Program (K-MAP) &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/new-export-assistance-grant-available-to-companies-across-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-applauds-congressional-passage-of-usmca\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor applauds Congressional passage of USMCA\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor applauds Congressional passage of USMCA<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 16, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jan 16, 2020 Citing its importance to Kansas exports and the state\u2019s economy, Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam expressed praise today for Congressional passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). \u201cThis is an important and welcome development in Kansas, especially as our farmers and ranchers struggle to rebuild after an historic [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-applauds-congressional-passage-of-usmca\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/nea-announces-federal-support-for-kansas-arts-organizations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"NEA announces federal support for Kansas arts organizations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>NEA announces federal support for Kansas arts organizations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 16, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The National Endowment for the Arts announced today that it has awarded grants totaling $90,000&nbsp;to&nbsp;four&nbsp;arts organizations and agencies in Kansas. These federal grants support projects by some of Kansas\u2019 major arts institutions. In&nbsp;announcing the grants, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/nea-announces-federal-support-for-kansas-arts-organizations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-lt-governor-announce-release-office-of-rural-prosperity-listening-tour-report\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor, Lt. Governor announce release Office of Rural Prosperity listening tour report\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor, Lt. Governor announce release Office of Rural Prosperity listening tour report<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 13, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jan 13, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers announced at a press conference today the release of the Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour report. The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP), housed within the Kansas Department of Commerce, was created by Governor Kelly as a way to help revitalize and highlight rural [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-lt-governor-announce-release-office-of-rural-prosperity-listening-tour-report\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/commerce-celebrates-employee-service\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce Celebrates Employee Service\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Employee-Service-Awards.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce Celebrates Employee Service<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 13, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Last week, the Department of Commerce celebrated our annual employee service awards luncheon, where we honored Commerce employees who have served the state of Kansas for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. This &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/commerce-celebrates-employee-service\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/transparency-database\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Transparency Database\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/DSC05799-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Transparency Database<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 10, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Since I was appointed by Governor Kelly last January, we\u2019ve undertaken a number of reforms based on four key priorities for the Department of Commerce. One of those four critical areas has been an effort &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/transparency-database\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-senate-majority-leader-announce-compromise-proposal-to-lower-healthcare-costs-for-kansas-families\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor, Senate Majority Leader announce compromise proposal to lower healthcare costs for Kansas families\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor, Senate Majority Leader announce compromise proposal to lower healthcare costs for Kansas families<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 9, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jan 9, 2020 After weeks of negotiations, Democratic Governor Laura Kelly and Republican Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning today announced a compromise proposal to expand Medicaid while lowering health insurance premiums for Kansas families. \u201cThis process is far from over, as there are still several critical steps to be taken by the Kansas Legislature,\u201d Kelly [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/governor-senate-majority-leader-announce-compromise-proposal-to-lower-healthcare-costs-for-kansas-families\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kelly-administration-launches-online-incentive-transparency-database\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kelly Administration Launches Online Incentive Transparency Database\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/TRANSP.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kelly Administration Launches Online Incentive Transparency Database<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 9, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of an incentive transparency database designed to enhance visibility and accountability of economic development incentive programs administered in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kelly-administration-launches-online-incentive-transparency-database\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kansasworks-com-introduces-live-chat-feature\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS.com Introduces Live Chat Feature\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kansasworks-logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS.com Introduces Live Chat Feature<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 6, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 KANSASWORKS and the Kansas Department of Commerce announced today the addition of the live chat feature on KANSASWORKS.com. The new feature allows Kansas residents unable to visit a physical Workforce Center location &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/kansasworks-com-introduces-live-chat-feature\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/2019-year-in-review\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2019 Year-in-Review\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2019-Year-in-Review.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2019 Year-in-Review<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 3, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>2019 was truly an extraordinary year. Last January, I began my time as Secretary with several goals for the Department of Commerce and for economic development in Kansas. In today\u2019s blog, I\u2019d like to look &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/2019-year-in-review\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/quantum-health-and-wellness-center-jan-2020\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Quantum Health and Wellness Center Jan 2020\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/quantum-lotus-e1577822825658.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Quantum Health and Wellness Center Jan 2020<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 31, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight Business Name: Quantum Health and Wellness Center Email: quantummhk@gmail.com Business Contact Number: (785) 236-1693 Business Address:227 Blue Earth Place Suite 209Manhattan, Kansas 66502United StatesMap It Website:&nbsp; https:\/\/quantumhealthmhk.com Social Media: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/quantumhealthmhk&nbsp; &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/quantum-health-and-wellness-center-jan-2020\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/jeff-willis-hired-to-lead-international-division-at-commerce\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Jeff Willis Hired to Lead International Division at Commerce\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_4327-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Jeff Willis Hired to Lead International Division at Commerce<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary David Toland has appointed Jeff Willis as director of the newly reconstituted International Division at the Kansas Department of Commerce. As director, Willis will lead efforts to grow Kansas exports and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/jeff-willis-hired-to-lead-international-division-at-commerce\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/exporting-from-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Exporting from Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/exporter-of-the-year_hero.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Exporting from Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Firms in Kansas are exporting their products all over the world, and this export activity means big numbers for the Kansas economy. We at the Department of Commerce are proud to provide assistance to help &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/exporting-from-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/framework-for-growth-public-engagement\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Framework for Growth Public Engagement\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kansas-block.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Framework for Growth Public Engagement<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 13, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>We just wrapped up a week of Town Halls around the state in order to engage the public in the development of the Kansas Framework for Growth, the economic development planning process kicked off earlier &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/framework-for-growth-public-engagement\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/governor-lt-governor-announce-office-of-rural-prosperity-listening-tour-details\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor, Lt. Governor announce Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour Details\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor, Lt. Governor announce Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour Details<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 12, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers announced at a press conference today details on the upcoming Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour. The tour is intended to foster new ways to help rural Kansas communities by hearing from the residents themselves. \u201cRural Kansas has been overlooked and unheard for far too long,\u201d Governor [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/governor-lt-governor-announce-office-of-rural-prosperity-listening-tour-details\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/nominations-open-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nominations Open for Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Exporter-of-the-Year.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nominations Open for Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 12, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award. International trade is vital to the Kansas economy. In 2018, Kansas companies exported nearly &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/nominations-open-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/a-kansas-farmer-says-these-4-things-will-help-ease-rural-pain\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"A Kansas Farmer Says These 4 Things Will Help Ease Rural Pain\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>A Kansas Farmer Says These 4 Things Will Help Ease Rural Pain<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 10, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Whether it&#8217;s corn, wheat or soybean, Kansas grows it. And given the importance of those crops to the United States economy, people who live in cities might be forgiven for thinking the Sunflower State&#8217;s farmers have it made. Paul Johnson, an organic farmer in Jefferson County, just northeast of Topeka, and a policy analyst for [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/a-kansas-farmer-says-these-4-things-will-help-ease-rural-pain\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/ready-for-kansas-main-street\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Ready for Kansas Main Street?\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/emporia-feature-pict_square.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Ready for Kansas Main Street?<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 6, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>As you may know, the popular Kansas Main Street program has returned and is revving up for 2020. I want to provide an update on what\u2019s coming up for the program as it gets up &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/ready-for-kansas-main-street\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/dmc-service-inc-dec-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"DMC Service, Inc. Dec 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/DMC-Logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>DMC Service, Inc. Dec 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 6, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight Business Name: DMC Service, Inc. Email:&nbsp;karen@dmcserviceinc.com Business Contact Number:&nbsp;913-481-0505 Business Address:&nbsp;PO Box 158 Olathe KS 66051 Website:&nbsp;&nbsp;www.dmcservice.com Facebook:&nbsp;facebook.com\/dmcserviceinc ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: HVAC and plumbing service contractor Number of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/dmc-service-inc-dec-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/town-halls-scheduled-to-engage-public-on-kansas-economic-development\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Town Halls Scheduled to Engage Public on Kansas Economic Development\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Town-Hall-Graphic-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Town Halls Scheduled to Engage Public on Kansas Economic Development<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 2, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA, Kan. &#8211; Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that four town halls have been scheduled to engage the public in the development of the Kansas Framework for Growth, the economic development planning process &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/town-halls-scheduled-to-engage-public-on-kansas-economic-development\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/thanksgiving-and-small-business-saturday\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Twitter_turkeyday.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 27, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>From our team at the Department of Commerce, we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving! I hope you\u2019ll have an opportunity to gather together with family and friends to share in the joy of the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/thanksgiving-and-small-business-saturday\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/anderson-chandler-lecture\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Anderson Chandler Lecture\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anderson-Chandler-Lecture-pic.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Anderson Chandler Lecture<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 22, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>On October 22nd, I was honored to deliver the Anderson Chandler Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Business. This lecture has been delivered by some outstanding leaders throughout its existence, and it was &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/anderson-chandler-lecture\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/national-apprenticeship-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"National Apprenticeship Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/NAW_Logo_2019_PNG.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>National Apprenticeship Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 15, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>It\u2019s National Apprenticeship Week! On Monday, Governor Kelly signed a proclamation recognizing this important week in Kansas. Developing a highly skilled workforce is a critical goal of economic development in Kansas. One way KANSASWORKS helps &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/national-apprenticeship-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/rural-kansas-loves-its-hospitals-but-keeping-them-open-only-gets-harder\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Rural Kansas Loves Its Hospitals, But Keeping Them Open Only Gets Harder\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Rural Kansas Loves Its Hospitals, But Keeping Them Open Only Gets Harder<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 9, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>ANTHONY, Kansas \u2014 Few things signal a rural community\u2019s decline more powerfully than the closure of its hospital. Like shuttered schools and empty Main Streets, an abandoned hospital serves as a tangible reminder of the erosive power of decades of population loss and unrelenting economic trends. \u201cOur rural communities are challenged and, because of that, [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/rural-kansas-loves-its-hospitals-but-keeping-them-open-only-gets-harder\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/water-conference-sustainable-water-future-and-flood-response\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Water Conference: Sustainable Water Future and Flood Response\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Water Conference: Sustainable Water Future and Flood Response<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor\u2019s Water Conference Focuses on a Sustainable Water Future and Flood Response \u201cMessages of Partnership and Collaboration with a Focus on Water Resources Delivered, Water Legacy Award\u201d presented Wichita, Kan. \u2013 Nearly 600 attendees with diverse water interests were encouraged at the Governor\u2019s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas to keep pushing forward [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/water-conference-sustainable-water-future-and-flood-response\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/department-of-commerce-bolsters-business-recruitment-team-with-appointment-of-peter-ruiz\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Bolsters Business Recruitment Team with Appointment of Peter Ruiz\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PeterRuiz5X7-e1573152129102.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Bolsters Business Recruitment Team with Appointment of Peter Ruiz<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013Secretary of Commerce Toland announced today the addition of Peter Ruiz to the Kansas business recruitment team. Ruiz will serve as a business recruitment representative for the West Coast territory, a position that &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/department-of-commerce-bolsters-business-recruitment-team-with-appointment-of-peter-ruiz\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/lieutenant-governor-stops-at-newman-regional-health-for-meeting-tour\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lieutenant Governor stops at Newman Regional Health for meeting, tour\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lieutenant Governor stops at Newman Regional Health for meeting, tour<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 5, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers (left) answers questions from Newman Regional Health&#8217;s administrative team as NRH Facilities Director Harold Blits observes Friday.Chuck Samples\/KVOE News Newman Regional Health administrators welcomed Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers for a short visit Friday. Rogers leads the Office of Rural Prosperity, which is tasked with developing policies\u00a0to bolster rural economic development in [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/lieutenant-governor-stops-at-newman-regional-health-for-meeting-tour\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/humboldt-speedway-inc-nov-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Humboldt Speedway Inc. Nov 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/humboldt_speedway_logo_web.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Humboldt Speedway Inc. Nov 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 5, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name:&nbsp;Humboldt Speedway Inc. and Whitworth Construction, Inc. Email: rwhitworth@cableone.net Business Contact Number: 620-433-0147 Website:&nbsp;humboldtspeedway.com ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Dirt Track Racing \/ New Construction &amp; remodeling &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/humboldt-speedway-inc-nov-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/lt-governor-learns-about-sediment-reduction-efforts-near-john-redmond-reservoir\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor learns about sediment reduction efforts near John Redmond Reservoir\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor learns about sediment reduction efforts near John Redmond Reservoir<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 31, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers got to see sediment reduction efforts in action during a tour of southeastern Lyon County on Friday.The lieutenant governor stopped at three locations near the John Redmond Reservoir to learn about different approaches to cover crops and overall sediment reduction. He says the tour highlights the state&#8217;s two biggest needs when [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/lt-governor-learns-about-sediment-reduction-efforts-near-john-redmond-reservoir\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/elevating-the-arts-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Elevating the Arts in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/arthouse-op-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Elevating the Arts in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 25, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Engaging in the arts is not only good for personal, creative and intellectual growth, it can also provide economic benefit and opportunity. So, today on my blog, I &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/elevating-the-arts-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/what-rural-kansas-child-care-and-cafes-say-about-shrinking-smart-rather-than-withering\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"What Rural Kansas Child Care And Cafes Say About Shrinking Smart, Rather Than Withering\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>What Rural Kansas Child Care And Cafes Say About Shrinking Smart, Rather Than Withering<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>PHILLIPSBURG, Kansas \u2014 The opening of a child care center attracts little notice in a city or suburb. In rural Kansas, it\u2019s cause for celebration. The focus on young families, and the hope that represents, is remarkably rare in small towns fighting for survival against forces largely beyond their control. No matter how scarce, said [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/what-rural-kansas-child-care-and-cafes-say-about-shrinking-smart-rather-than-withering\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/people-in-the-emptying-parts-of-rural-kansas-insist-were-not-going-to-let-them-die\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"People In The Emptying Parts Of Rural Kansas Insist 'We're Not Going To Let Them Die'\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>People In The Emptying Parts Of Rural Kansas Insist &#8216;We&#8217;re Not Going To Let Them Die&#8217;<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Listen Listening&#8230; 24:36 The first episode of this season of the &#8220;My Fellow Kansans&#8221; podcast. Go\u00a0here\u00a0to subscribe to My Fellow Kansans. This season, we look at the prospects of rural places. COURTLAND, Kansas \u2014 Rural Kansas has a storied past, but decades of population decline stand poised to turn many once-vibrant places into ghost towns. [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/people-in-the-emptying-parts-of-rural-kansas-insist-were-not-going-to-let-them-die\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/dealflow-how-it-works\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Dealflow: How it Works\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/dealflow-e1571437365362.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Dealflow: How it Works<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Business Recruitment is a critical function of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Our team is on the frontlines of showcasing Kansas as a great place to expand or relocate their business. In this blog, I &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/dealflow-how-it-works\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/kansas-renewable-energy-leader\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas: Renewable Energy Leader\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/energy-conference.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas: Renewable Energy Leader<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Last week, Governor Kelly spoke at the Kansas Renewable Energy Conference in Manhattan. In her speech, she discussed the ways Kansas has risen to the forefront of innovation in renewable energy, and she acknowledged that &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/kansas-renewable-energy-leader\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/kansas-city-company-makes-bid-to-acquire-rural-kansas-hospital-out-of-bankruptcy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas City Company Makes Bid To Acquire Rural Kansas Hospital Out Of Bankruptcy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas City Company Makes Bid To Acquire Rural Kansas Hospital Out Of Bankruptcy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 8, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>A Kansas City-based company that specializes in turning around financially distressed hospitals is proposing to purchase Hillsboro Community Hospital in rural Kansas for $6.9 million. The company, Rural Hospital Group, was formed in 2017 and has acquired three other rural hospitals: one in Wellington, Kansas; another\u00a0 in Boonville, Missouri; and a third in Marion, Kentucky. [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/kansas-city-company-makes-bid-to-acquire-rural-kansas-hospital-out-of-bankruptcy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/mass-medical-storage-oct-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"MASS Medical Storage Oct 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MASS-Storage-Logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>MASS Medical Storage Oct 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name: MASS Medical Storage Email: dguezuraga@massmedicalstorage.com Business Contact Number: (816) 867-0852 Website: www.massmedicalstorage.com ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Our primary business activity is manufacturing medical equipment storage &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/mass-medical-storage-oct-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/kelly-administration-begins-design-of-comprehensive-economic-development-strategy-for-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kelly Administration Begins Design of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Newsletter-Animation.00_00_03_20.Still003.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kelly Administration Begins Design of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA, Kan. &#8211; Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today they have kicked off the development of the \u201cFramework for Growth\u201d \u2013 a robust strategy to accelerate economic growth in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/kelly-administration-begins-design-of-comprehensive-economic-development-strategy-for-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/manufacturing-is-central-to-the-kansas-economy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Manufacturing is Central to the Kansas Economy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Manufacturing-Summit-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Manufacturing is Central to the Kansas Economy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>This week, I joined Lt. Governor Rogers and our partners with the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas Manufacturing Council to kick off the 2019 Kansas Manufacturing Summit. This important gathering brought together business &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/manufacturing-is-central-to-the-kansas-economy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/flu-vaccine-shortage-in-rural-western-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Flu vaccine shortage in rural western Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Flu vaccine shortage in rural western Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 2, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) &#8211; Flu season has officially started and people are lining up to receive their vaccines in Wichita. some towns in rural Kansas are seeing a shortage of the vaccines right now. The Edwards County Medical Center and health department in Kinsley is the only vaccination center for miles. &#8220;We have seen quite [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/flu-vaccine-shortage-in-rural-western-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/an-innovative-approach-provides-healthcare-solutions-to-rural-towns-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"An innovative approach provides healthcare solutions to rural towns in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>An innovative approach provides healthcare solutions to rural towns in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>By McCownGordon Construction Oct 1, 2019 The Patterson Health Center opened July 2019 and is unlike any other health facility. The visionaries behind it turned their focus from healing the sick, to creating a healthy environment with accessible healthcare to the surrounding rural communities. Growing up and keeping ties to the area, Cerner founder Neal [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/an-innovative-approach-provides-healthcare-solutions-to-rural-towns-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/how-a-rural-hospital-in-kansas-survived-multiple-owners-and-bankruptcy\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"How A Rural Hospital In Kansas Survived Multiple Owners And Bankruptcy\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>How A Rural Hospital In Kansas Survived Multiple Owners And Bankruptcy<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 30, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Listen Listening&#8230; Sitting at the edge of the gently undulating landscape of the Flint Hills in east-central Kansas, the town of Hillsboro boasts a small hospital that has survived a remarkable roller coaster ride even as other rural hospitals stagger and fail. Nine months ago, everything seemed to be coming apart at the 15-bed facility, [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/how-a-rural-hospital-in-kansas-survived-multiple-owners-and-bankruptcy\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-oil-and-gas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Oil and Gas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/oil-pump-jack-sunset-clouds-silhouette-162568_0.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Oil and Gas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 27, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>As Kansas continues to make strides as a renewable energy leader, it\u2019s also important to recognize the role that oil and gas plays in our state\u2019s energy mix and our overall economy. Oil and gas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-oil-and-gas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-minority-enterprise-development-awards-and-luncheon\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Announces Minority Enterprise Development Awards and Luncheon\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MED_Week_logo_final_color-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Announces Minority Enterprise Development Awards and Luncheon<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 26, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Office of Minority and Women Business Development will host its 35th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will be held in the Capitol Plaza &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-minority-enterprise-development-awards-and-luncheon\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/international-partnerships-help-grow-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"International Partnerships Help Grow Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/MWJA-Welcome-Reception.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>International Partnerships Help Grow Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Our trading partners around the world play a big role in helping grow the Kansas economy. Increasing our state&#8217;s international footprint has been a large priority for&nbsp;Governor Kelly&nbsp;and is a key component to our vision &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/international-partnerships-help-grow-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/fcc-chairman-wants-to-bring-high-speed-internet-to-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"FCC chairman wants to bring high-speed internet to rural Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>FCC chairman wants to bring high-speed internet to rural Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 19, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) &#8211; Ajit Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission wants to make sure rural Kansas isn&#8217;t left in the dark ages of internet. &#8220;Having grown up in Kansas I&#8217;m keenly aware that there are many communities like Parsons, my hometown, that might be on the wrong side of the digital divide [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/fcc-chairman-wants-to-bring-high-speed-internet-to-rural-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kelly-administration-hosts-2019-taiwan-agricultural-trade-goodwill-mission\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kelly Administration Hosts 2019 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Taiwan-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kelly Administration Hosts 2019 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 19, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly, the Kansas Department of Commerce and Department of Agriculture welcomed members of the 2019 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission to Topeka on Thursday. Since 1998, Taiwan has dispatched a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kelly-administration-hosts-2019-taiwan-agricultural-trade-goodwill-mission\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/historic-neighborhood-house-coming-down\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Historic neighborhood house coming down\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Historic neighborhood house coming down<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 17, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The house at 522 E. 1st Ave. is missing glass windows and some siding, but it is listed on the state and national historic registers and sits in the Houston Whiteside Historic District. It will be demolished, based on a 4-0 vote Tuesday morning by the Hutchinson City Council. Bringing the home \u201cto a liveable [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/historic-neighborhood-house-coming-down\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-complete-count-committee-holds-first-meeting\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Complete Count Committee Holds First Meeting\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Sept-10-CCC-Group-Photo-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Complete Count Committee Holds First Meeting<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 17, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Wichita, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Complete Count Committee, created through executive order by Governor Laura Kelly in April to assist the U.S. Census Bureau in promoting participation in the 2020 Census, met for the first &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-complete-count-committee-holds-first-meeting\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/back-to-the-cutting-edge\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Back to the Cutting Edge\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KU-Bioscience-Tech-Center.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Back to the Cutting Edge<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 13, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Our effort to restore the Department of Commerce involves building capacity and reestablishing successful programs and tools that helped the state facilitate growth and spark investment in key industries for our future. This means getting &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/back-to-the-cutting-edge\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/commerce-appoints-trent-armbrust-to-lead-business-development-efforts-for-bioscience-and-technology-sectors\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Commerce appoints Trent Armbrust to lead business development efforts for bioscience and technology sectors\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Commerce appoints Trent Armbrust to lead business development efforts for bioscience and technology sectors<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 13, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced Trent Armbrust will join the Kansas Department of Commerce as director of strategy for Bioscience and Technology effective Sept. 23. This newly created role and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/commerce-appoints-trent-armbrust-to-lead-business-development-efforts-for-bioscience-and-technology-sectors\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/secretary-david-toland-announces-agency-restructuring-open-positions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Secretary David Toland Announces Agency Restructuring, Opens New Positions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Secretary David Toland Announces Agency Restructuring, Opens New Positions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced agency-wide restructuring as part of ongoing rebuilding efforts. These actions include the rebuilding of both the Business Development and International Trade Divisions. \u201cMuch of the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/secretary-david-toland-announces-agency-restructuring-open-positions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/brijorae-productions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"BriJoRae\u2019 Productions Sept 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/BriJo_postcards_400px.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>BriJoRae\u2019 Productions Sept 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 10, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name: BriJoRae\u2019 Productions Email: BriJoRae@gmail.com Business Contact Number: 785.422.6002 Website: www.BriJoRaeProductions.com ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Photographer, Elopement &amp; Wedding Planner, Minister &amp; Wedding Officiant Number of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/brijorae-productions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-main-street\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Coming Back to Life: Kansas Main Street\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ottawa_web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Coming Back to Life: Kansas Main Street<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 6, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Since the start of Governor Kelly\u2019s administration, you\u2019ve probably heard a lot about revitalization. As we look at the challenges facing Kansas, it\u2019s clear that one of our top goals should be restoring both our &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansas-main-street\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansans-gather-to-grow-the-states-agricultural-prospects-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansans gather to grow the state\u2019s agricultural prospects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansans gather to grow the state\u2019s agricultural prospects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Agriculture drives the Kansas economy. The 66 ag and food sectors plus food retail and ethanol production contributed $77 billion to the state\u2019s economic success and account for nearly 51% of the state\u2019s total economy and more than a fifth of the state\u2019s workforce. Agriculture really is the state\u2019s bread and butter. It\u2019s so critical [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansans-gather-to-grow-the-states-agricultural-prospects-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansans-gather-to-grow-the-states-agricultural-prospects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansans gather to grow the state\u2019s agricultural prospects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansans gather to grow the state\u2019s agricultural prospects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Agriculture drives the Kansas economy. The 66 ag and food sectors plus food retail and ethanol production contributed $77 billion to the state\u2019s economic success and account for nearly 51% of the state\u2019s total economy and more than a fifth of the state\u2019s workforce. Agriculture really is the state\u2019s bread and butter. It\u2019s so critical [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/09\/kansans-gather-to-grow-the-states-agricultural-prospects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/labor-day-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Labor Day 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Commerces-Workforce-Services_cropped.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Labor Day 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 30, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Labor Day is a great opportunity to shine the spotlight on the Kansas worker. We know that great companies are fueled by our state\u2019s most valuable asset: Kansans. The thing that separates us from other &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/labor-day-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/kansans-define-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansans define rural prosperity\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansans define rural prosperity<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 26, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly\u2019s new Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour recently made its 12th and final stop for the summer in Dodge City. Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers kicked off the Aug. 7 public listening tour session at Boot Hill Casino and Resort Conference Center, where community residents from Dodge City and surrounding towns shared [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/kansans-define-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/common-sense-common-ground\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Common Sense, Common Ground\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kelly-Parson_caption_tng.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Common Sense, Common Ground<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>I want to welcome you to a new medium for me to share my thoughts on current issues and actions we\u2019re taking to grow the Kansas economy. Given the timing of my first post, I &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/common-sense-common-ground\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/traveling-with-toland-southeast-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Traveling with Toland: Southeast Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cm3web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Traveling with Toland: Southeast Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 21, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>SouthEAST Kansas&nbsp; On August 21st-23rd, Secretary Toland made several stops around Southeast Kansas to meet with business and community leaders and tour some great Kansas companies. Here\u2019s a look back at where he visited:&nbsp; WEDNESDAY, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/traveling-with-toland-southeast-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/introducing-arts-in-medicine-now-accepting-applications\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Introducing Arts in Medicine, now Accepting Applications\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-937983086-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Introducing Arts in Medicine, now Accepting Applications<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 16, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Arts in Medicine, a partnership between the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) and Emporia State University (ESU), is accepting applications from associations, agencies and organizations that provide medical services to Kansans. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/introducing-arts-in-medicine-now-accepting-applications\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/faith-technologies-and-excellerate-manufacturing-expand-kansas-operations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Faith Technologies and Excellerate Manufacturing Expand Kansas Operations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/faith-tech.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Faith Technologies and Excellerate Manufacturing Expand Kansas Operations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 9, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Olathe, Kan &#8211; Faith Technologies, an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation, will expand its operations to Olathe, Kansas, including its manufacturing division, Excellerate, and Faith Technologies University. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/faith-technologies-and-excellerate-manufacturing-expand-kansas-operations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/lt-gov-rogers-looking-for-answers-through-rural-kansas-tour\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Gov. Rogers looking for answers through rural Kansas tour\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Gov. Rogers looking for answers through rural Kansas tour<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 5, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>SABETHA, Kan. (KSNT) \u2013 Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers is traveling across the state to try and make sure rural voices are heard in Topeka. The lieutenant governor has made 11 of the 12 stops on the Rural Prosperity Listening Tour. On Monday he toured the town of Sabetha. Rogers toured the local hospital and talked [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/lt-gov-rogers-looking-for-answers-through-rural-kansas-tour\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/push-to-expand-kancare-crucial-for-rural-hospitals\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Push to expand KanCare crucial for rural hospitals\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Push to expand KanCare crucial for rural hospitals<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>GREG LOWER greg@chanute.com Rural health officials are pushing to expand KanCare, the state\u2019s Medicaid program, to cover nearly 150,000 additional people. Dennis Franks, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, said rural health care in Kansas is facing a crisis, and expanding the program would not only help hospitals but also mental health, substance [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/push-to-expand-kancare-crucial-for-rural-hospitals\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/governor-urges-support-for-usmca-agreement\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor urges support for USMCA Agreement\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor urges support for USMCA Agreement<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Aug 1, 2019 Governor Laura Kelly has urged Kansas\u2019 congressional delegation to support the pending United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), due to its importance to Kansas trade and exports, and the state\u2019s economy. \u201cKansas has always been \u2013 and always will be \u2013 an export state. We cannot prosper without access to international markets,\u201d the governor [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/08\/governor-urges-support-for-usmca-agreement\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/secretary-david-toland-awards-community-service-tax-credits-to-kansas-non-profits\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Secretary David Toland Awards Community Service Tax Credits to Kansas Non-profits\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Phillips-County-Hospital23-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Secretary David Toland Awards Community Service Tax Credits to Kansas Non-profits<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 30, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the award of Community Service Tax Credits (CSP) to 17 non-profit organizations to support education, healthcare and housing projects across the state. CSP is a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/secretary-david-toland-awards-community-service-tax-credits-to-kansas-non-profits\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/secretary-david-toland-reduces-fee-for-businesses-seeking-angel-investors\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Secretary David Toland reduces fee for businesses seeking Angel Investors\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-1035834404-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Secretary David Toland reduces fee for businesses seeking Angel Investors<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that he has reduced the application fee for businesses seeking to participate in the Angel Investor Tax Credit program. After reducing the application fee from &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/secretary-david-toland-reduces-fee-for-businesses-seeking-angel-investors\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/rural-communities-in-kansas-receive-grants-to-build-swimming-pools\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Rural Communities in Kansas Receive Grants to Build Swimming Pools\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kid-in-pool_web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Rural Communities in Kansas Receive Grants to Build Swimming Pools<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>11 cities including Blue Rapids, Clyde, Yates Center, and Moundridge are being chosen to receive federal grants to build swimming pools. The grants, awarded by the Department of Commerce, will help cities renovate or construct &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/rural-communities-in-kansas-receive-grants-to-build-swimming-pools\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-artists-and-art-organizations-will-get-more-state-funding\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Artists and Art Organizations Will Get More State Funding\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/iStock-914929894-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Artists and Art Organizations Will Get More State Funding<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>During the 2019 Session, the Kansas Legislature approved the largest appropriation to the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) in nearly a decade. The KCAIC supports the role of the arts in economic and community &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-artists-and-art-organizations-will-get-more-state-funding\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/ribbon-cutting-for-mechanized-concepts-in-russell\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Ribbon Cutting for Mechanized Concepts in Russell\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mechanized-Concepts.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Ribbon Cutting for Mechanized Concepts in Russell<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Mechanized Concepts specializes in bringing products from concept to reality through design, engineering, and manufacturing. Earlier this month, they cut the ribbon on a facility and celebrated their partnership with the community of Russell. From &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/ribbon-cutting-for-mechanized-concepts-in-russell\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-leader-talks-rural-growth\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas leader talks rural growth\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas leader talks rural growth<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WATHENA, Kansas \u2014 A Kansas leader is on a tour to assure constituents and businesses that he won\u2019t approach their needs with a \u201cLet them eat cake\u201d attitude. Visiting Marie Antoinette\u2019s Gluten Free Bake Shoppe and the Dairy Barn family restaurant on Thursday afternoon in Wathena, Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers emphasized how the Democratic-led administration [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-leader-talks-rural-growth\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/13062\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Supports Economic Development With Workforce Aligned with Industry Demand Partnership\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Supports Economic Development With Workforce Aligned with Industry Demand Partnership<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 17, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Workforce Innovation: Workforce Aligned with Industry Demand (AID) is a Kansas Department of Commerce program in partnership with the Kansas Board of Regents, developed to address the skills gap in Kansas through&nbsp; development of a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/13062\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-chosen-for-stay-at-work-return-to-work-pilot-project\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Chosen For Stay at Work\/Return to Work Pilot Project\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/EMPLOYMENT-SERVICES_NEWSLETTER.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Chosen For Stay at Work\/Return to Work Pilot Project<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 17, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Employment Services: Kansas is one of only eight states awarded nearly $1 million from the US Department of Labor to plan for and implement a Stay at Work\/Return to Work pilot project. Kansas chose to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-chosen-for-stay-at-work-return-to-work-pilot-project\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-angel-investor-tax-credit-allocated-4-million-in-tax-credits-but-has-4-million-left-to-allocate\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit Allocated $4 Million in Tax Credits But Has $4 Million Left To Allocate!\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/BCD_NEWSLETTER.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit Allocated $4 Million in Tax Credits But Has $4 Million Left To Allocate!<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 16, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Business &amp; Community Development: The Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit program (KAITC\/Angels) is in full swing and has approved 19 innovative companies so far this year allocating over $4 million dollars in tax credits. There &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kansas-angel-investor-tax-credit-allocated-4-million-in-tax-credits-but-has-4-million-left-to-allocate\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/lt-gov-visits-area-and-holds-summit-on-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. gov. visits area and holds summit on rural prosperity\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. gov. visits area and holds summit on rural prosperity<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 10, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>About 70 area residents gathered at the Winfield Community Center at Baden Square in Winfield Monday night to define prosperity, what is being done right to encourage prosperity and what is standing in the way of that prosperity in their communities. Among those present, there was a confluence of opinion in each of those categories. [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/lt-gov-visits-area-and-holds-summit-on-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/11-kansas-rural-communities-receive-grants-for-quality-life-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"11 Kansas rural communities receive grants for quality life projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>11 Kansas rural communities receive grants for quality life projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW\/RELEASE) \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the award of a special series of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to support 11 rural communities across Kansas. These grants are specifically designed to aid communities in constructing or reconstructing community swimming pools. Improvements to recreational assets will enhance the quality of life [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/11-kansas-rural-communities-receive-grants-for-quality-life-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kangen-water-distribution-july-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kangen Water Distribution July 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/logo-with-margins.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kangen Water Distribution July 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name:&nbsp;Kangen Water, dba Miracles with Water Email:&nbsp;Cathy@CathyWeaverKC.com Business Contact Number: 913-461-7034 Website:&nbsp;www.CathyWeaverKC.com ABOUT US Primary Business Activity:&nbsp;Kangen Water Distribution Number of Employees (including owner):&nbsp;one How long have &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/kangen-water-distribution-july-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/study-kansas-rural-roads-among-americas-most-deadly\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Study: Kansas rural roads among America\u2019s most deadly\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Study: Kansas rural roads among America\u2019s most deadly<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) \u2013 A new study of nationwide deadly car accidents says Kansas has some\u00a0of the worst in the nation. Country roads in Kansas rank in the top ten of the most deadly streets. The\u00a0report shows our rural roads\u00a0are three times as fatal as our\u00a0interstate highways. For every 100 million miles cars travel on [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/study-kansas-rural-roads-among-americas-most-deadly\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/new-dance-lab-coming-in-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Applications being Accepted for 2019 New Dance Lab\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-914929894-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Applications being Accepted for 2019 New Dance Lab<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The New Dance Lab, a partnership between KCAIC and Johnson County Community College (JCCC), is now accepting applications for 2019. The Lab will allow a select group of established and aspiring dance &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/new-dance-lab-coming-in-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/bombardier-announces-new-learjet-75-liberty\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Bombardier announces new Learjet 75 Liberty\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/learjet-75-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Bombardier announces new Learjet 75 Liberty<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 2, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Bombardier has announced the new&nbsp;Learjet 75 Liberty,&nbsp;the newest light jet in the lineup of Learjet platforms developed and manufactured in Kansas. Learjet aircraft are assembled in Wichita at Bombardier\u2019s Wichita site. \u201cIt\u2019s &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/bombardier-announces-new-learjet-75-liberty\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/special-grants-awarded-to-11-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Special Grants Awarded to 11 Kansas Communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/cdbg-map-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Special Grants Awarded to 11 Kansas Communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the award of a special series of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to support 11 rural communities across Kansas. These grants are specifically designed to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/special-grants-awarded-to-11-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/nickerson-turnout-impresses-kansas-lt-gov-lynn-rogers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nickerson turnout impresses Kansas Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nickerson turnout impresses Kansas Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>NICKERSON\u00a0\u2014 About 120 people came to the Monday night kickoff of Kansas Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers\u2019 12-city Rural Prosperity Tour listening stops, exceeding organizers\u2019 expectations. The event coincided with meetings of the Nickerson City Council and the Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Board of Education, but in addition to local residents, the listening tour attracted people\u00a0from [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/nickerson-turnout-impresses-kansas-lt-gov-lynn-rogers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/listening-tour-will-look-at-ways-to-help-rural-communities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Listening tour will look at ways to help rural communities in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Listening tour will look at ways to help rural communities in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 15, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The newly created Office of Rural Prosperity will conduct a listening tour across the state, looking at ways to assist and revitalize rural communities in Kansas. \u00a0The office is the creation of Governor Laura Kelly, Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers, and Commerce Secretary David Toland. The 2020 fiscal budget allocated $2 million to create the office. [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/listening-tour-will-look-at-ways-to-help-rural-communities-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/governor-applauds-usda-relocation-announcement\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor applauds USDA relocation announcement\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor applauds USDA relocation announcement<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 13, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; Gov. Laura Kelly applauded today\u2019s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to relocate major research agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City region, along with nearly 600 high-paying federal jobs. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/governor-applauds-usda-relocation-announcement\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/safely-delicious-june-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Safely Delicious June 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Logo_1-1024x502-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Safely Delicious June 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name:&nbsp;Safely Delicious\u00ae Email:&nbsp;safelydelicious@gmail.com Business Contact Number:&nbsp;(913) 963-5140 Website:&nbsp;www.safelydelicious.com Social Media:FACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMLINKEDIN ABOUT US Primary Business Activity:&nbsp;Food Manufacturing of Allergy Friendly Products How long have you been in business?&nbsp;As &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/safely-delicious-june-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/morningstar-care-homes-pinnacle-technology-take-home-highest-honors-for-business-appreciation-month\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Morningstar Care Homes, Pinnacle Technology take home highest honors for Business Appreciation Month\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/\u00a9LarryFLevensonTeamKansas2019RP-0189-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Morningstar Care Homes, Pinnacle Technology take home highest honors for Business Appreciation Month<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 6, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Team Kansas and the Kansas Department of Commerce have announced Morningstar Care Homes of Fredonia as the winner of the Governor\u2019s Award of Excellence, the top award given to a business by &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/morningstar-care-homes-pinnacle-technology-take-home-highest-honors-for-business-appreciation-month\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/governor-lt-governor-announce-office-of-rural-prosperity-listening-tour-details-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor, Lt. Governor announce Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour Details\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor, Lt. Governor announce Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour Details<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 5, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jun 5, 2019 Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers announced at a press conference today details on the upcoming Office of Rural Prosperity Listening Tour. The tour is intended to foster new ways to help rural Kansas communities by hearing from the residents themselves. \u201cRural Kansas has been overlooked and unheard for far [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/governor-lt-governor-announce-office-of-rural-prosperity-listening-tour-details-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/mobile-workforce-center-coming-to-kansas-towns\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Mobile Workforce Center coming to Kansas towns\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mobile-2-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Mobile Workforce Center coming to Kansas towns<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The KANSASWORKS Mobile Center is coming to Clay Center, Atchison, Hiawatha and Ottawa communities this year. The Mobile Center is available to serve both job seekers and businesses with positions to fill.&nbsp;Topeka &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/mobile-workforce-center-coming-to-kansas-towns\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/kansasworks-mobile-workforce-center-visiting-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center visiting Kansas communities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mobile-2-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center visiting Kansas communities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The KANSASWORKS Mobile Center is coming to Clay Center, Atchison, Hiawatha and Ottawa communities this year. The Mobile Center is available to serve both job seekers and businesses with positions to fill.&nbsp;Topeka &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/kansasworks-mobile-workforce-center-visiting-kansas-communities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/mobile-workforce-center-to-assist-residents-in-linwood\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Mobile Workforce Center to assist residents in Linwood\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Mobile-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Mobile Workforce Center to assist residents in Linwood<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 30, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center will be in Linwood today to provide employment services after the tornado. The Mobile Center will arrive in Linwood at 1 p.m. and set up at the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/mobile-workforce-center-to-assist-residents-in-linwood\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/traveling-with-toland-southwest-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Traveling with Toland: Southwest Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kitchen-Pict_web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Traveling with Toland: Southwest Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 22, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Southwest Kansas&nbsp; On May 20-21st, Secretary David Toland traveled around Southwest Kansas to connect with business leaders, elected officials and economic development professionals. During the trip, he visited Scott City, Garden City,&nbsp;Lakin&nbsp;and Liberal. Each stop &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/traveling-with-toland-southwest-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/trade-opportunities-with-mexico-showcased-in-upcoming-info-sessions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Trade opportunities with Mexico showcased in upcoming info sessions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-1130621743-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Trade opportunities with Mexico showcased in upcoming info sessions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 22, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Small Business Development Center are hosting several upcoming info sessions on export opportunities to Mexico. To help Kansas companies gain traction in the Mexican &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/trade-opportunities-with-mexico-showcased-in-upcoming-info-sessions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/traveling-with-toland-introduction\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Traveling With Toland: Introduction\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/TolandTravelRectangle_web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Traveling With Toland: Introduction<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Hitting the Road I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to travel our state and connect with business and community leaders who work every day to make our state a better place to live, learn and work! &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/traveling-with-toland-introduction\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/personnel-moves-strengthen-commerce-team\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Personnel Moves Strengthen Commerce Team\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Personnel Moves Strengthen Commerce Team<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 17, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced two personnel moves as part of the ongoing restructuring and rebuilding of the Kansas Department of Commerce. To support the goal of strengthening Commerce\u2019s Business &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/personnel-moves-strengthen-commerce-team\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/hostess-brands-llc-opens-distribution-center-in-edgerton-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Hostess Brands, LLC Opens Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hostess-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Hostess Brands, LLC Opens Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas City, MO \u2013 May 8, 2019 \u2013 Hostess Brands, LLC, along with The State of Kansas Commerce Department and City of Edgerton, today announced the opening of a new distribution center located in Edgerton, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/hostess-brands-llc-opens-distribution-center-in-edgerton-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-names-craig-vanwey-employee-of-the-quarter\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Kansas Department of Commerce names Craig VanWey Employee of the Quarter\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/craig-vanwey.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Kansas Department of Commerce names Craig VanWey Employee of the Quarter<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is proud to announce Craig VanWey as the Employee of the Quarter for Q1 2019. Governor Laura Kelly honored VanWey and other Employees of the Quarter in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-names-craig-vanwey-employee-of-the-quarter\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/governor-announces-effort-to-build-comprehensive-economic-development-plan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor announces effort to build comprehensive economic development plan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor announces effort to build comprehensive economic development plan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The last time the state of Kansas established a comprehensive plan for economic development was in 1986, with the Redwood-Krider report. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Commerce David Toland believe &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/governor-announces-effort-to-build-comprehensive-economic-development-plan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/highway-3-may-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Highway 3 May 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/submark2-TEAL.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Highway 3 May 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name:&nbsp;HIGHWAY 3 Email:&nbsp;nventerprisesllc@gmail.com Business Contact Number:&nbsp;(620)-719-0128 Website:&nbsp;https:\/\/shophighway3.com\/ Social Media:&nbsp;Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Personalized Home Decor \/ Blankets Number of Employees (including owner):&nbsp;Five How &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/highway-3-may-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/carmax-to-create-300-jobs-in-kansas-city-region\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"CarMax to Create 300 Jobs in Kansas City Region\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/carmax-logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>CarMax to Create 300 Jobs in Kansas City Region<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 6, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Olathe, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas City Area Development Council joins its partners at the State of Kansas and the City of Olathe in announcing today that CarMax will create approximately 300 jobs for its new &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/carmax-to-create-300-jobs-in-kansas-city-region\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/speakers-spotlight-international-trade\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Speakers spotlight International trade\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/International-Trade-Day-1024x576-1.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Speakers spotlight International trade<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced the a session for International Trade Day, as well as the the featured speakers. The session, titled \u201cNavigating Through the Ever-changing Global Trade Landscape,\u201d will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/speakers-spotlight-international-trade\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/still-time-to-enlist-angel-investor-assist\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Still time to enlist Angel Investor assist\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Still time to enlist Angel Investor assist<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 2, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The window for accepting Angel Investor Tax Credit Applications has reached its halfway point. Applications for companies seeking investment through the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit (KAITC) program for 2019 will be &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/still-time-to-enlist-angel-investor-assist\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/art-contest-celebrates-student-efforts\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Art contest celebrates student efforts\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-462569549-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Art contest celebrates student efforts<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; Five Kansas students from across the state received top honors for their artistic endeavors. The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with the National Career Development Association (NCDA), selected the following entries &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/art-contest-celebrates-student-efforts\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/lt-governor-highlights-importance-of-medicaid-expansion-to-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor highlights importance of Medicaid expansion to rural prosperity\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor highlights importance of Medicaid expansion to rural prosperity<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 30, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Apr 30, 2019 The following remarks are from Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers regarding the results of his Rural Healthcare Tour: Hello, thank you all for coming today. Since launching the Office of Rural Prosperity\u2019s Rural Healthcare tour in February, Governor Kelly, KDHE Secretary Lee Norman and I have collectively toured more than 25 healthcare facilities. [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/lt-governor-highlights-importance-of-medicaid-expansion-to-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-poetry-champ-shoots-for-national-crown\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas poetry champ shoots for national crown\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-891429234-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas poetry champ shoots for national crown<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 30, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; 2017 Poetry Out Loud State Champion Khadija Ceesay from Olathe South High School is competing today in the regional semifinals of the National Poetry Out Loud Competition, with a chance to advance &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-poetry-champ-shoots-for-national-crown\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/medicaid-expansion-would-not-resolve-all-rural-healthcare-woes-supporters-acknowledge\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Medicaid expansion would not resolve all rural healthcare woes, supporters acknowledge\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Medicaid expansion would not resolve all rural healthcare woes, supporters acknowledge<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 29, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Jonathan Rileyjriley@morningsun.net Monday Apr 29, 2019 at 4:36 PM PITTSBURG \u2014 Earlier this month, Gov. Laura Kelly doubled down on her previous calls to expand KanCare, the state\u2019s Medicaid program, citing rural hospital closures. In interviews last week when they visited Pittsburg, however, supporters of Kelly\u2019s plan to expand Medicaid in the state acknowledged that [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/medicaid-expansion-would-not-resolve-all-rural-healthcare-woes-supporters-acknowledge\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-finalists-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Announces Finalists for Governor's Exporter of the Year Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/exporter.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Announces Finalists for Governor&#8217;s Exporter of the Year Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 29, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is announcing the finalists for the Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year award. The winner will be announced on June 4th at an Awards Presentation Banquet. The following &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-finalists-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/governor-kelly-highlights-importance-of-accurate-2020-census-creates-kansas-complete-count-committee-appoints-co-chairs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly highlights importance of accurate 2020 Census, Creates Kansas Complete Count Committee, appoints co-chairs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Executive-order-photo-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly highlights importance of accurate 2020 Census, Creates Kansas Complete Count Committee, appoints co-chairs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; This morning, through Executive Order 19-07, Governor Laura Kelly launched an initiative to make every Kansan count. She established the Kansas Complete Count Committee (CCC) to ensure that every Kansan is represented &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/governor-kelly-highlights-importance-of-accurate-2020-census-creates-kansas-complete-count-committee-appoints-co-chairs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/new-minority-women-business-development-workshop-aims-to-help-businesses-grow\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Minority\/Women Business Development Workshop Aims to Help Businesses Grow\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-961719762-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Minority\/Women Business Development Workshop Aims to Help Businesses Grow<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 22, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Minority and Women Business Development Office of the Kansas Department of Commerce will host a Workshop for Minority, Woman and\/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification Programs on May 15. Those interested in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/new-minority-women-business-development-workshop-aims-to-help-businesses-grow\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/the-state-of-kansas-joins-the-skillful-state-network\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The State of Kansas Joins The Skillful State Network\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Skillful-State-Network-Graphic-.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The State of Kansas Joins The Skillful State Network<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; Kansas has joined The Skillful State Network, a Markle Foundation initiative. Governor Laura Kelly, along with the governors of California, Connecticut, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Pennsylvania have joined the founding states &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/the-state-of-kansas-joins-the-skillful-state-network\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/webinar-highlights-kcaic-events-and-grant-opportunities\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Webinar Highlights KCAIC Events and Grant Opportunities\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-908217084-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Webinar Highlights KCAIC Events and Grant Opportunities<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 16, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) will conduct a webinar hosted by the Kansas PRIDE program on April 18 from 12 &#8211; 1 p.m. Peter Jasso will give an overview of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/webinar-highlights-kcaic-events-and-grant-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-rolling-grant-deadlines-for-eligible-applicants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Rolling Grant Deadlines for Eligible Applicants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-942546336-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Rolling Grant Deadlines for Eligible Applicants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 16, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission is accepting applications in all categories for eligible applicants that have never received a KCAIC grant (applicants that have only received one grant before FY19 and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-rolling-grant-deadlines-for-eligible-applicants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansasworks-mobile-workforce-center-available-to-nebraska-workers-impacted-by-floods\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center Available to Nebraska Workers Impacted by Floods\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Mobile-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center Available to Nebraska Workers Impacted by Floods<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 15, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lincoln, Ne. &#8211; The State of Kansas has donated its KANSASWORKS Mobile Workforce Center for stops in Bellevue, Fremont, Valley and Plattsmouth April 16-19. Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) unemployment insurance claims specialists and employment &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansasworks-mobile-workforce-center-available-to-nebraska-workers-impacted-by-floods\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-2019-small-business-procurement-day-event\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Announces 2019 Small Business Procurement Day Event\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-918353032-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Announces 2019 Small Business Procurement Day Event<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 12, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Department of Commerce is excited to announce 2019 Small Business Procurement Day. A celebratory event will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.at the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-2019-small-business-procurement-day-event\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-claims-number-one-spot-for-wind-energy-production\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Claims Number One Spot for Wind Energy Production\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-969175312-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Claims Number One Spot for Wind Energy Production<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; In an effort to raise awareness of clean energy activity in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly is highlighting the American Wind Energy Association\u2019s 2018 Annual Market Report. The report, released yesterday, shows that &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-claims-number-one-spot-for-wind-energy-production\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/bonnie-clyde-in-hugoton-ks-new-medicine-findings-inspire-kumc-exhibit-open-to-the-public-through-may\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Bonnie &#038; Clyde in Hugoton, KS: New Medicine Findings Inspire KUMC Exhibit, Open to the Public through May\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/hugoton6-e1554988009173-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Bonnie &#038; Clyde in Hugoton, KS: New Medicine Findings Inspire KUMC Exhibit, Open to the Public through May<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 History has been found in Hugoton, and Kansans interested in checking it out for themselves can see it in person at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. The exhibit, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/bonnie-clyde-in-hugoton-ks-new-medicine-findings-inspire-kumc-exhibit-open-to-the-public-through-may\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-professional-development-institute\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Professional Development Institute\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-957023808-1024x683-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Professional Development Institute<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 10, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Performing Arts Conference for performing arts venues and presenters will take place on Thursday, April 25. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the C. L. Hoover Opera House in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-professional-development-institute\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/workforce-aid-program-graduation-feature-collaboration-between-commerce-spirit-aerosystems-and-hutchinson-community-college\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Workforce AID Program Graduation Feature - Collaboration between Commerce, Spirit Aerosystems and Hutchinson Community College\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1473-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Workforce AID Program Graduation Feature &#8211; Collaboration between Commerce, Spirit Aerosystems and Hutchinson Community College<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 9, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The graduation of the first class of a new training partnership between Hutchinson Community College, Spirit Aerosystems and the Kansas Department of Commerce took place on April 4, 2019. Spirit has partnered &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/workforce-aid-program-graduation-feature-collaboration-between-commerce-spirit-aerosystems-and-hutchinson-community-college\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/artin-april-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Artin April 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Artin-LLC-logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Artin April 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION ABOUT US Business Name:&nbsp;Artin LLC Email: elhamf@artinllc.com Business Contact Number:&nbsp;(913) 815-0028 Business Address:&nbsp;9393 W 110th Street, Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66210 Website:&nbsp;&nbsp;www.artinllc.com Social Media:&nbsp;www.linkedin.com\/company\/artin-llc Primary Business Activity:&nbsp;Structural &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/artin-april-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-senate-confirms-david-toland-for-secretary-of-commerce\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Senate Confirms David Toland For Secretary of Commerce\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Toland_web_no-title.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Senate Confirms David Toland For Secretary of Commerce<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 5, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka \u2013 The Senate voted to confirm the appointment of David Toland to serve as Secretary of Commerce for the state of Kansas on Monday, April 1, in a 23 \u2013 14 vote. \u201cI\u2019m honored &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/kansas-senate-confirms-david-toland-for-secretary-of-commerce\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/patrick-r-miller-rural-kansans-voters-key-to-passing-medicaid-expansion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Patrick R. Miller: Rural Kansans voters key to passing Medicaid expansion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Patrick R. Miller: Rural Kansans voters key to passing Medicaid expansion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The key to passing Medicaid expansion may not necessarily be our polarized Legislature, but voters themselves, especially in small town and rural Kansas. But how much do average Kansans honestly care about expansion, and how much do they prioritize what their communities might gain from it? Maybe less than you think, which might help explain [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/patrick-r-miller-rural-kansans-voters-key-to-passing-medicaid-expansion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/usda-announces-junction-city-to-host-reconnect-technical-assistance-workshop\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"USDA announces Junction City to host ReConnect Technical Assistance Workshop\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/iStock-950841682-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>USDA announces Junction City to host ReConnect Technical Assistance Workshop<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The United States Department of Agriculture announced that the ReConnect Technical Assistance Workshop will be held on April 16-17, 2019, in Junction City, Kansas. This regional workshop will allow applicants to gain &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/usda-announces-junction-city-to-host-reconnect-technical-assistance-workshop\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/broadband-issues-angering-rural-kansas-residents\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Broadband issues angering rural Kansas residents\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Broadband issues angering rural Kansas residents<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>CONWAY SPRINGS, Kan. (KAKE) &#8211; Rural Kansas residents are angered by bad cellphone connection in Conway Springs due to only one service provider working in the area. &#8220;It&#8217;s kind of a monopoly as far as the cellphone service goes,&#8221; said Clay Murphy, superintendent of Conway Springs schools. A map released by Gov. Laura Kelly showed [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/broadband-issues-angering-rural-kansas-residents\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/governor-announces-statewide-broadband-availability-map-requests-public-input\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor announces statewide broadband availability map, requests public input\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor announces statewide broadband availability map, requests public input<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Apr 3, 2019 Governor Laura Kelly and Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers announced today the completion of the first iteration of a broadband availability map for the State of Kansas. Rogers announced the map at the Rural Opportunities Conference in Dodge City yesterday. The map was made possible through a grant from the Information Network of [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/governor-announces-statewide-broadband-availability-map-requests-public-input\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-professional-development-institute-for-art-councils-and-art-centers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Professional Development Institute for Art Councils and Art Centers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/iStock-937983086-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Professional Development Institute for Art Councils and Art Centers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 29, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission invites Kansas-area Arts Councils and Arts Centers to a conference on Wednesday, April 24 from 8:30 am -2pm in Lawrence, KS. The conference will feature speakers &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-professional-development-institute-for-art-councils-and-art-centers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/garden-city-star-bond-project-approved\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Garden City STAR Bond Project Approved\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/garden-city.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Garden City STAR Bond Project Approved<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 28, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce approved a $129 million STAR bond project for Garden City, KS yesterday. Garden City has been authorized to use $25.4 million in STAR Bond funds for the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/garden-city-star-bond-project-approved\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-indigenous-arts-initiative-events\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Indigenous Arts Initiative Events\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/garden-city.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Indigenous Arts Initiative Events<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 26, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; As a partnership between University of Kansas (Spencer Museum of Art, Film and Media Studies, and the Lied Center) and the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, the Indigenous Arts Initiative supports a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-indigenous-arts-initiative-events\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/250000-community-development-block-grant-issued-to-kechi-ks-for-building-repair-project\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"$250,000 Community Development Block Grant issued to Kechi, KS for Building Repair Project\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kechi_Playhouse_fitted.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>$250,000 Community Development Block Grant issued to Kechi, KS for Building Repair Project<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 25, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The city of Kechi will receive a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce to improve a nearly-hundred-year-old building. The grant funds are part of the CDBG &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/250000-community-development-block-grant-issued-to-kechi-ks-for-building-repair-project\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/u-s-department-of-commerce-invests-2-million-to-support-the-manufacturing-industry-in-wichita-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Support the Manufacturing Industry in Wichita, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/us-commerce.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Support the Manufacturing Industry in Wichita, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 25, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department\u2019s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Wichita State University (WSU) of Wichita, Kansas, to purchase equipment needed &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/u-s-department-of-commerce-invests-2-million-to-support-the-manufacturing-industry-in-wichita-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/lt-governor-rogers-testimony-on-the-office-of-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor Rogers\u2019 Testimony on the Office of Rural Prosperity\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor Rogers\u2019 Testimony on the Office of Rural Prosperity<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 21, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Mar 21, 2019 Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers\u2019 testimony to the Kansas House Rural Revitalization Committee: Mr. Chairman and members of the Rural Revitalization Committee, thank you for inviting me to discuss the Office of Rural Prosperity. Thank you, also, for the significant work you do on this committee \u2013 the issues before you are of [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/lt-governor-rogers-testimony-on-the-office-of-rural-prosperity\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/state-of-kansas-to-host-hispanic-day-at-the-capital-this-april\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"State of Kansas to host Hispanic Day at the Capitol this April\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hispanic_day_header-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>State of Kansas to host Hispanic Day at the Capitol this April<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Hispanic Day at the Capitol will take place on April 3, hosted by The Office of the Governor\u2019s Hispanic &amp; Latino American Affairs Commission. The purpose of the event is to celebrate &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/state-of-kansas-to-host-hispanic-day-at-the-capital-this-april\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/kansas-senate-advances-rural-opportunity-zone-bills\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Senate advances Rural Opportunity Zone bills\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Senate advances Rural Opportunity Zone bills<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 19, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a pair of bills relating to expansion of the state&#8217;s Rural Opportunity Zone program. The program provides student loan forgiveness and income tax waivers to those who relocate to rural areas. About 80 counties already fall under the program. Proposed legislation would add eight counties to the [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/kansas-senate-advances-rural-opportunity-zone-bills\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/department-of-commerce-announces-speaker-lineup-for-rural-opportunities-conference-this-april\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Announces Speaker Lineup for Rural Opportunities Conference this April\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ROC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Announces Speaker Lineup for Rural Opportunities Conference this April<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Registration is still open for this year\u2019s Kansas Rural Opportunities Conference in Dodge City. The Kansas Department of Commerce hosts this conference annually to provide useful information about rural Kansas living, as &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/department-of-commerce-announces-speaker-lineup-for-rural-opportunities-conference-this-april\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/michael-smith-revitalizing-rural-kansas-takes-tolerance-not-tax-breaks\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Michael Smith: Revitalizing rural Kansas takes tolerance, not tax breaks\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Michael Smith: Revitalizing rural Kansas takes tolerance, not tax breaks<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 14, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Legislature has appointed a new, bipartisan Rural Revitalization Committee, with Rep. Don Hineman as its chairman and Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers a strong supporter. Here is a hint for them: There is only one way to bring economic growth to rural Kansas. Bring in the workers that businesses want to hire. That means [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/michael-smith-revitalizing-rural-kansas-takes-tolerance-not-tax-breaks\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/governor-comments-on-horton-community-hospital-closure-sends-agency-assistance-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor comments on Horton Community Hospital closure, sends agency assistance\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor comments on Horton Community Hospital closure, sends agency assistance<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 13, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Mar 13, 2019 Following the closure Tuesday of Horton Community Hospital, Governor Laura Kelly extended assistance from her administration and highlighted the critical importance of community hospitals in rural Kansas. \u201cI\u2019m concerned for the community of Horton as they face the serious loss of their local hospital,\u201d Kelly said. \u201cThis is becoming a far too [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/governor-comments-on-horton-community-hospital-closure-sends-agency-assistance-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/reminder-nominations-for-the-2019-business-appreciation-month-awards-are-being-accepted\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"REMINDER: Nominations for the 2019 Business Appreciation Month Awards are being accepted\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-950986656-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>REMINDER: Nominations for the 2019 Business Appreciation Month Awards are being accepted<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 13, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is still accepting applications for the 2019 Business Appreciation Month Awards. The top nominees will be recognized at the Team Kansas awards banquet on June 4 at &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/reminder-nominations-for-the-2019-business-appreciation-month-awards-are-being-accepted\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/governor-comments-on-horton-community-hospital-closure-sends-agency-assistance\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor comments on Horton Community Hospital closure, sends agency assistance\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iStock-1046447804-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor comments on Horton Community Hospital closure, sends agency assistance<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 13, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Following the closure Tuesday of Horton Community Hospital, Governor Laura Kelly extended assistance from her administration and highlighted the critical importance of community hospitals in rural Kansas. \u201cI\u2019m devastated for the community of Horton as &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/governor-comments-on-horton-community-hospital-closure-sends-agency-assistance\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/2019-statewide-job-fair-boasts-impressive-turnout\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2019 Statewide Job Fair Boasts Impressive Turnout\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2019 Statewide Job Fair Boasts Impressive Turnout<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 12, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The 2019 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair took place at 11 different locations across the state with a sharp increase in participation over last year. This year\u2019s Statewide Fair had a 114% increase &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/2019-statewide-job-fair-boasts-impressive-turnout\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/registration-open-for-2019-community-development-block-grant-application-workshop\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Registration Open for 2019 Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/construction-worker-and-his-manager-checking-the-progress-picture-id617878058-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Registration Open for 2019 Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 12, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Annual Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop will take place on April 18 in Salina, Kansas. This workshop is an opportunity for local officials, regional planning commissions, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/registration-open-for-2019-community-development-block-grant-application-workshop\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/seg-media-collective-march-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"SEG Media Collective March 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/66FA0B62-7732-4EF8-856F-C3C711F7A6BC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>SEG Media Collective March 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name:&nbsp;SEG MEDIA COLLECTIVE Email: Hello@SEG.media Business Contact Number:&nbsp; (540) 815-4402 Business Address: 923 Westport Place, Suite 130D Manhattan, KS Website:&nbsp;&nbsp;SEG.media Social Media:&nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SEGMediaCollective ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/seg-media-collective-march-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/overland-park-chamber-economic-development-council-to-present-annual-business-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council to present annual business awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/op-edc.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council to present annual business awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Overland Park, Kan., March 7, 2019 \u2013 The Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council (OPEDC) will recognize three fast-growing companies and six commercial development and redevelopment projects at its twelfth annual Honors Lunch. The program &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/overland-park-chamber-economic-development-council-to-present-annual-business-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/applications-wanted-for-2019-business-appreciation-month\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Applications Wanted for 2019 Business Appreciation Month\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Applications Wanted for 2019 Business Appreciation Month<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 28, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2019 Business Appreciation Month Awards.The top nominees will be recognized at the Team Kansas awards banquet on June 4 at the Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/applications-wanted-for-2019-business-appreciation-month\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/lt-governor-and-secretary-of-commerce-attending-rural-opportunities-conference-registration-open\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce Attending Rural Opportunities Conference, Registration Open\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce Attending Rural Opportunities Conference, Registration Open<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 28, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Registration is open for this year\u2019s Kansas Rural Opportunities Conference in Dodge City. The Kansas Department of Commerce hosts this conference annually to provide useful information about rural Kansas living, as well &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/lt-governor-and-secretary-of-commerce-attending-rural-opportunities-conference-registration-open\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/reminder-2019-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair-is-next-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"REMINDER: 2019 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair is Next Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>REMINDER: 2019 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair is Next Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 27, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with KANSASWORKS, will host the KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair on March 7, 2019. The annual job fair will provide employers, veterans, and job seekers with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/reminder-2019-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair-is-next-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/transam-trucking-technician-graduation-this-march-workforce-aid-assisted\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"TransAm Trucking Technician Graduation this March, Workforce AID Assisted\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>TransAm Trucking Technician Graduation this March, Workforce AID Assisted<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 26, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 With assistance from the Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Workforce AID Program, several new trucking professionals will be entering the workforce this March. The TransAm Trucking and Freightliner Preventative Maintenance Inspection Technician graduation &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/transam-trucking-technician-graduation-this-march-workforce-aid-assisted\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/governor-kelly-and-the-kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-congratulate-kevin-willmott\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly and the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Congratulate Kevin Willmott\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly and the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Congratulate Kevin Willmott<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 25, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission would like to congratulate Kansas filmmaker Kevin Willmott for winning the 2019 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Kevin was nominated for co-writing BlacKkKlansman with legendary &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/governor-kelly-and-the-kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-congratulate-kevin-willmott\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-is-accepting-grant-applications-for-new-youth-service-initiatives\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Kansas Department of Commerce is Accepting Grant Applications for new Youth Service Initiatives\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Kansas Department of Commerce is Accepting Grant Applications for new Youth Service Initiatives<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 25, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting grant applications for youth services. Up to five grants will be awarded to eligible entities to provide innovative services to eligible in-school and out-of-school youth. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-is-accepting-grant-applications-for-new-youth-service-initiatives\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/lt-governor-discusses-rural-health-care-at-newman-regional-health\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Lt. Governor discusses rural health care at Newman Regional Health\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Lt. Governor discusses rural health care at Newman Regional Health<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>\u201cWhat would Emporia look like without a hospital?\u201d That\u2019s the question Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers asked administrators and health care providers at Newman Regional Health during a stop on his statewide rural health care tour Friday afternoon. Three Kansas hospitals have closed in the last eight years, including the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/lt-governor-discusses-rural-health-care-at-newman-regional-health\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-alabama-residents-are-invited-to-tumbleweed-music-festival-for-free\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly: Alabama Residents are Invited to Tumbleweed Music Festival for Free\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly: Alabama Residents are Invited to Tumbleweed Music Festival for Free<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 22, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced details today of a new and entertaining musical opportunity for residents of Kansas and Alabama. Working in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Commerce, Governor Kelly announced today &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/governor-laura-kelly-alabama-residents-are-invited-to-tumbleweed-music-festival-for-free\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/acting-secretary-of-commerce-david-toland-touring-hays-northwest-business-corridor-tomorrow\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Acting Secretary of Commerce David Toland Touring Hays\u2019 Northwest Business Corridor Tomorrow\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Toland_hays.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Acting Secretary of Commerce David Toland Touring Hays\u2019 Northwest Business Corridor Tomorrow<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 21, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; Acting Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland will be in Hays Friday to participate in a tour of Hays\u2019 Northwest Business Corridor. Joining Toland will be 111th District Rep. Barbara Wasinger, R-Hays; &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/acting-secretary-of-commerce-david-toland-touring-hays-northwest-business-corridor-tomorrow\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/acting-secretary-of-commerce-david-toland-testified-on-rural-revitalization-before-house-committee\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Acting Secretary of Commerce David Toland Testified on Rural Revitalization before House Committee\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Toland_testifying.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Acting Secretary of Commerce David Toland Testified on Rural Revitalization before House Committee<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 21, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 David Toland, Acting Secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce, delivered testimony to the House Rural Revitalization Committee earlier today, focusing on challenges and how the agency can better serve communities in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/acting-secretary-of-commerce-david-toland-testified-on-rural-revitalization-before-house-committee\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/dodge-city-manager-offers-blueprint-for-dealing-with-rural-kansas-housing-shortage\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Dodge City manager offers blueprint for dealing with rural Kansas housing shortage\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Dodge City manager offers blueprint for dealing with rural Kansas housing shortage<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 21, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Tim Carpenter TimVCarpenter Thursday Feb\u00a021,\u00a02019\u00a0at\u00a04:47\u00a0PM Feb 21, 2019 at 7:55 PM City manager Cherise Tieben&#8217;s firm belief that housing construction was a market-driven segment of the economy didn&#8217;t survive a 2007 meeting with exasperated Dodge City bankers, developers, Realtors and employers. She learned from the group that the southwest Kansas community&#8217;s housing stock was profoundly [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/dodge-city-manager-offers-blueprint-for-dealing-with-rural-kansas-housing-shortage\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/trueaccord-selects-kc-for-shared-services-operation\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"TrueAccord Selects KC for Shared Services Operation\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TrueAccord-Logo.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>TrueAccord Selects KC for Shared Services Operation<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>February 20, 2019&nbsp;\u2013 TrueAccord, a San Francisco-based FinTech company, announced today it will invest $1.34 million in a new shared services operation in Lenexa. \u201cWe chose the greater Kansas City area after a thorough nationwide &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/trueaccord-selects-kc-for-shared-services-operation\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-welcomes-dena-sattler-as-director-of-marketing-and-communications\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Kansas Department of Commerce Welcomes Dena Sattler as Director of Marketing and Communications\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Kansas Department of Commerce Welcomes Dena Sattler as Director of Marketing and Communications<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce has named Dena Sattler as the Director of Marketing and Communications. She has been active in the role since mid-last week. Sattler served as editor-publisher of The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-welcomes-dena-sattler-as-director-of-marketing-and-communications\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/capitol-insider-podcast-lt-gov-lynn-rogers-leads-rural-prosperity-efforts\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Capitol Insider podcast: Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers leads rural prosperity efforts\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Capitol Insider podcast: Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers leads rural prosperity efforts<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 17, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Tim Carpenter Sunday Feb\u00a017,\u00a02019\u00a0at\u00a05:00\u00a0PM Feb 18, 2019 at 10:41 AM The heart of Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers&#8217; rural development initiative is the search for a basket of remedies to quality of life challenges eroding communities outside the state&#8217;s urban centers. The administration&#8217;s new Office of Rural Prosperity intends to grapple with housing shortages, financially struggling [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/capitol-insider-podcast-lt-gov-lynn-rogers-leads-rural-prosperity-efforts\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/a-rural-kansas-hospital-owned-by-a-kansas-city-based-company-closes-abruptly\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"A Rural Kansas Hospital Owned By A Kansas City-Based Company Closes Abruptly\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>A Rural Kansas Hospital Owned By A Kansas City-Based Company Closes Abruptly<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 14, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>This story was updated to add the comments of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. Oswego Community Hospital, a 12-bed critical access hospital in southeast Kansas, abruptly closed down on Thursday, citing insufficient revenue to cover its operating expenses. The hospital\u2019s board released a statement saying the hospital had \u201cweathered low patient volumes; high number of uninsured [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/a-rural-kansas-hospital-owned-by-a-kansas-city-based-company-closes-abruptly\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/rural-kansas-health-care-providers-look-to-medicaid-reform-for-deeper-response-to-mental-illness\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Rural Kansas health care providers look to Medicaid reform for deeper response to mental illness\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Rural Kansas health care providers look to Medicaid reform for deeper response to mental illness<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>By T.J. RoweSpecial to The Capital-Journal Monday Feb\u00a011,\u00a02019\u00a0at\u00a05:25\u00a0PM Feb 11, 2019 at 5:25 PM Rural Kansas physicians and health officials outlined Monday for a House committee devoted to rural issues the suffering of families struggling with mental illness and growing interest in Medicaid expansion to improve access to treatment. Nathan Fawson, executive director of Southeast [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/rural-kansas-health-care-providers-look-to-medicaid-reform-for-deeper-response-to-mental-illness\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/technology-group-solutions-feb-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Technology Group Solutions Feb 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TGS_web.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Technology Group Solutions Feb 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Minority &amp; Women Business Spotlight COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name:&nbsp;Technology Group Solutions, LLC. Email:&nbsp;lpayne@tgs-mtc.com Business Contact Number:&nbsp;9134919900 Business Address:&nbsp;8551 Quivera Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 Website:&nbsp;https:\/\/www.tgs-mtc.com\/ LinkedIn:&nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/technology-group-solutions\/ Social Media:&nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TechnologyGroupSolutions ABOUT US Primary Business Activity:Information Technology Value Added &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/technology-group-solutions-feb-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/2019-kansas-renewable-energy-conference-will-take-place-this-october\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2019 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference will Take Place this October\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WindFarm.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2019 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference will Take Place this October<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The 2019 Kansas Renewable Energy Conference is looking for speakers. The conference is an annual event featuring the latest trends and developments in the renewable energy industry sector within Kansas and across &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/2019-kansas-renewable-energy-conference-will-take-place-this-october\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/reminder-2019-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair-only-a-month-away\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"REMINDER: 2019 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair Only a Month Away\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/JobFair2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>REMINDER: 2019 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair Only a Month Away<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with KANSASWORKS, will host the KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair on March 7, 2019. The annual job fair will provide employers, veterans, and job seekers with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/reminder-2019-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair-only-a-month-away\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/angel-investor-tax-credit-applications-open-for-2019\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Angel Investor Tax Credit Applications Open for 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Angel Investor Tax Credit Applications Open for 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Applications are now being accepted for companies seeking investment through the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit (KAITC) program for 2019. The program offers Kansas income tax credits to qualified individuals who provide &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/angel-investor-tax-credit-applications-open-for-2019\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/11-million-in-community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-community-improvement-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"$11 Million in Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Community Improvement Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>$11 Million in Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Community Improvement Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 24, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that 23 communities will receive federal grants for a variety of community improvement projects, including sewer and water projects, housing rehabilitation and community facilities improvements. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/11-million-in-community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-community-improvement-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/rural-revitalization-gets-to-work\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Rural Revitalization Gets To Work\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Rural Revitalization Gets To Work<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 19, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Mary Clarkin Saturday Jan 19, 2019 at 1:01 AM Only one committee in the Kansas House of Representatives has a leadership team comprised of three lawmakers living west of U.S. 81. It\u2019s the new Rural Revitalization Committee. The problems of rural Kansas are varied and challenging, \u201cbut perhaps we can bend the curve,\u201d said Committee [&#8230;]<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/rural-revitalization-gets-to-work\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/nominations-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award-deadline-january-25\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Nominations for Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award: Deadline January 25\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/exporter-of-the-year_hero.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Nominations for Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award: Deadline January 25<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 18, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is still accepting nominations for the Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award through the 25th&nbsp;of January. Kansas businesses are a global force, with goods and services being &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/nominations-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award-deadline-january-25\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/deadline-extended-for-national-career-development-poetry-art-contest\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Deadline Extended for National Career Development Poetry &#038; Art Contest\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/art.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Deadline Extended for National Career Development Poetry &#038; Art Contest<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 17, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce is extending the deadline to participate in the 53rdNCDA Annual Poetry and Art Contest, an initiative of the National Career Development Association, to February 1, 2019 The contest theme is&nbsp;&#8220;Using &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/deadline-extended-for-national-career-development-poetry-art-contest\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-welcomes-patty-clark-as-deputy-secretary\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Kansas Department of Commerce Welcomes Patty Clark as Deputy Secretary\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Kansas Department of Commerce Welcomes Patty Clark as Deputy Secretary<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 15, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is announcing today that Patty Clark will serve as Deputy Secretary of KDC. Clark has spent her career in public service with an emphasis on rural policy &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-welcomes-patty-clark-as-deputy-secretary\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/kansas-department-of-commerce-releases-economic-development-statistics-for-2018\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Releases Economic Development Statistics for 2018\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Releases Economic Development Statistics for 2018<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 10, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 Kansas has had much to celebrate in the area of economic development during 2018, according to statistics released today from the Kansas Department of Commerce. 2018 has been an exceptional year for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/kansas-department-of-commerce-releases-economic-development-statistics-for-2018\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/camo-cross-dog-training\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Camo Cross Dog Training Jan 2019\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/camo-with-kids_web.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Camo Cross Dog Training Jan 2019<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 10, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>January 2019 Spotlight ABOUT US Primary Business Activity: Dog training and premium dog supplies Number of Employees (including owner): 9 How long have you been in business? I opened Camo Cross in 2011, doing private &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/camo-cross-dog-training\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/community-development-block-grant-program-announces-application-for-new-community-pool\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Community Development Block Grant Program Announces Application for New Community Pool\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/pool.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Community Development Block Grant Program Announces Application for New Community Pool<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce announces its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program now enables communities to apply for funding that can be used to construct a swimming pool. There are many benefits &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/community-development-block-grant-program-announces-application-for-new-community-pool\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/statewide-job-fair-employer-registration-now-open\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Statewide Job Fair Employer Registration Now Open\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/JobFair.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Statewide Job Fair Employer Registration Now Open<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with KANSASWORKS, will host the KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair on March 7, 2019. The annual job fair will provide employers, veterans, and job seekers with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/statewide-job-fair-employer-registration-now-open\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/introducing-the-minority-and-women-business-spotlight-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Introducing the Minority and Women Business Spotlight Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/women-business.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Introducing the Minority and Women Business Spotlight Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 2, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, Kan. \u2013 The Women and Minority Business Development office of the Kansas Department of Commerce announces the start of the Minority and Women Business Spotlight program. The purpose for the program is to highlight &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/introducing-the-minority-and-women-business-spotlight-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/regional-efforts-bring-weatherly-aircraft-company-to-newton-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Regional Efforts Bring Weatherly Aircraft Company to Newton, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Regional Efforts Bring Weatherly Aircraft Company to Newton, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 20, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Newton, Kan. \u2013 Through regional efforts, Harvey County Economic Development and the Greater Wichita Partnership worked with the Kansas Department of Commerce to assist Weatherly Aircraft Company in locating their headquarters and assembly operations to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/regional-efforts-bring-weatherly-aircraft-company-to-newton-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/spirit-aerosystems-plans-more-major-expansion-in-wichita-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Spirit AeroSystems Plans More Major Expansion in Wichita, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Spirit AeroSystems Plans More Major Expansion in Wichita, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 19, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WICHITA, KAN, Dec. 19, 2018 \u2013 One year after the company announced growth and investment plans at its Wichita, KS site, Spirit AeroSystems today announced a second significant expansion with plans to hire an additional &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/spirit-aerosystems-plans-more-major-expansion-in-wichita-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/governor-colyer-to-make-major-jobs-announcement-at-spirit-aerosystems\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Colyer to Make Major Jobs Announcement at Spirit AeroSystems\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Colyer to Make Major Jobs Announcement at Spirit AeroSystems<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 17, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WHO: Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. and Tom Gentile, CEO of Spirit AeroSystems. WHAT: Governor Jeff Colyer will make a major jobs announcement at Spirit AeroSystems. The announcement comes after the company added 1,000 jobs last &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/governor-colyer-to-make-major-jobs-announcement-at-spirit-aerosystems\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/park-aerospace-plans-19m-expansion-in-newton-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Park Aerospace Plans $19M Expansion in Newton, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Park Aerospace Plans $19M Expansion in Newton, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 17, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka, KAN \u2013 Park Aerospace Technologies Corp. announced today that it will be undergoing a massive expansion in Kansas.At a special joint meeting Monday, the Newton City Commission and Harvey County Commission approved a development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/park-aerospace-plans-19m-expansion-in-newton-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-the-national-career-development-poetry-art-contest\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Announces the National Career Development Poetry &#038; Art Contest\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Announces the National Career Development Poetry &#038; Art Contest<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 6, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce is partnering with the National Career Development Association (NCDA) to participate in the 53rd NCDA Annual Poetry and Art Contest. The contest theme is &#8220;Using Careers to Break Barriers, Empower &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/12\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-the-national-career-development-poetry-art-contest\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/11\/collaboration-drives-company-growth-at-fagron-sterile-services-jcb-laboratories\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Collaboration Drives Company Growth at Fagron Sterile Services\/JCB Laboratories\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Collaboration Drives Company Growth at Fagron Sterile Services\/JCB Laboratories<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 27, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WICHITA, KS (November 27, 2018) \u2013 Fagron Sterile Services\/JCB Laboratories (FSS\/JCB), a leading FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility and a national supplier of compounded sterile preparations, announced plans to expand the company in collaboration with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/11\/collaboration-drives-company-growth-at-fagron-sterile-services-jcb-laboratories\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/11\/department-of-commerce-accepting-nominations-for-2019-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Department of Commerce Accepting Nominations for 2019 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Department of Commerce Accepting Nominations for 2019 Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 6, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas businesses are a global force, with goods and services being sought from Kansas internationally. The annual Kansas Governor&#8217;s Exporter of the Year Award proudly celebrates the outstanding Kansas companies that excel in exporting and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/11\/department-of-commerce-accepting-nominations-for-2019-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/kansas-opportunity-zone-forum-taking-place-on-oct-25\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Opportunity Zone Forum Taking Place on Oct. 25\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Opportunity Zone Forum Taking Place on Oct. 25<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 18, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce will host a community forum for Opportunity Zones from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th, at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas. Opportunity Zones are &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/kansas-opportunity-zone-forum-taking-place-on-oct-25\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/governor-colyer-visited-exporter-of-year-winner-shor-line-on-oct-15\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Colyer visited Exporter of Year Winner Shor-Line on Oct. 15\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Colyer visited Exporter of Year Winner Shor-Line on Oct. 15<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 15, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., toured the Kansas City, Kansas headquarters of Schroer Manufacturing Company (\u201cShor-Line\u201d) on October 15th. Shor-Line is the winner of the 2018 Kansas Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year Award, which is presented &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/governor-colyer-visited-exporter-of-year-winner-shor-line-on-oct-15\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/governor-colyer-proclaims-date-for-kansas-apprenticeship-week\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Colyer Proclaims Date for Kansas Apprenticeship Week\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Colyer Proclaims Date for Kansas Apprenticeship Week<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 15, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The week of November 12-16 has been named Apprenticeship Week in the State of Kansas. This is being done to recognize the value and importance of the statewide Registered Apprenticeship Program in meeting &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/governor-colyer-proclaims-date-for-kansas-apprenticeship-week\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/job-fair-brings-companies-and-job-candidates-together\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Job Fair Brings Companies and Job Candidates Together\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Job Fair Brings Companies and Job Candidates Together<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 10, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Southeast KANSASWORKS and its partners, KANSASWORKS, Northeast Oklahoma Works, Montgomery County Action Council, and Coffeyville Area Chamber of Commerce will host the \u201cFall Into Your Perfect Career\u201d job fair being held on Thursday, November 1st &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/job-fair-brings-companies-and-job-candidates-together\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/new-kansasworks-app-launches-today\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New KANSASWORKS App Launches Today\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New KANSASWORKS App Launches Today<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 8, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 To better assist job seekers with finding great employment in Kansas, the Kansas Department of Commerce and KANSASWORKS are pleased to introduce the new KANSASWORKS app, available today on both Apple and Android &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/new-kansasworks-app-launches-today\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/minority-enterprise-development-week-starts-today\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Minority Enterprise Development Week Starts Today\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Minority Enterprise Development Week Starts Today<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 8, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., has proclaimed the week of October 7 \u2013 13 as \u201cMinority Enterprise Development Week.\u201d The week will serve as a reminder of the many contributions and achievements of minority- &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/10\/minority-enterprise-development-week-starts-today\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/manufacturing-summit-a-huge-success-for-manufacturers-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Manufacturing Summit A Huge Success for Manufacturers in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Manufacturing Summit A Huge Success for Manufacturers in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 24, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 More than one hundred manufacturing professionals from across the state came together to hear advice from industry leaders, network, and learn about the newest innovations in Kansas manufacturing at an event held by &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/manufacturing-summit-a-huge-success-for-manufacturers-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/overstock-com-announces-new-kansas-city-distribution-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Overstock.com Announces New Kansas City Distribution Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Overstock.com Announces New Kansas City Distribution Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 13, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>KANSAS CITY \u2013 Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK), one of the world\u2019s largest online home goods and furniture retailers, today announced the opening of a distribution center in Kansas City, Kansas that the company expects will create &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/overstock-com-announces-new-kansas-city-distribution-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-plans-for-2018-energy-conference\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Kansas Department of Commerce Announces Plans for 2018 Energy Conference\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Kansas Department of Commerce Announces Plans for 2018 Energy Conference<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 12, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce will be hosting the 2018 Kansas Governor\u2019s Energy Conference on October 11th through the 12th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, Kansas. This event will be a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/the-kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-plans-for-2018-energy-conference\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/community-service-tax-credits-awarded-to-16-nonprofits\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Community Service Tax Credits awarded to 16 nonprofits\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Community Service Tax Credits awarded to 16 nonprofits<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 6, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded 16 nonprofit organizations around the state Community Service Tax Credits (CSP). Since 1994, CSP has helped nonprofit organizations undertake major capital fund-raising drives for several different &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/community-service-tax-credits-awarded-to-16-nonprofits\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-plans-for-2018-minority-and-women-business-awards-luncheon\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce announces plans for 2018 Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce announces plans for 2018 Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 3, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Department of Commerce\u2019s Office of Minority and Women Business Development is announcing plans for its 34th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will take place during Kansas Minority &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/09\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-plans-for-2018-minority-and-women-business-awards-luncheon\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/registration-opens-for-2018-kansas-governors-energy-conference\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Registration Opens for 2018 Kansas Governor\u2019s Energy Conference\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Registration Opens for 2018 Kansas Governor\u2019s Energy Conference<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 21, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Registration is now open for the 2018 Kansas Governor\u2019s Energy Conference, which will be held October 11 and 12 in Manhattan. Our state\u2019s energy sector has brought billions of dollars of capital investment and thousands &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/registration-opens-for-2018-kansas-governors-energy-conference\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/manufacturing-summit-coming-to-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Manufacturing Summit coming to Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Manufacturing Summit coming to Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 16, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Wichita is the site of the second annual Kansas Manufacturing Summit, a forum providing those in the manufacturing sector the opportunity to network, learn about business match options, and gain insight into workforce &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/manufacturing-summit-coming-to-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/turn5-selects-kansas-city-area-for-new-ecommerce-fulfillment-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Turn5 Selects Kansas City Area for New eCommerce Fulfillment Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Turn5 Selects Kansas City Area for New eCommerce Fulfillment Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 13, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Turn5, an award-winning eCommerce retailer, announced today it will open a new distribution center in Lenexa, Kansas. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event will take place on October 29, 2018 from 11 a.m. &#8211; &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/turn5-selects-kansas-city-area-for-new-ecommerce-fulfillment-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-now-accepting-applications-for-2018-new-dance-lab\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Now Accepting Applications for 2018 New Dance Lab\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Dance2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Now Accepting Applications for 2018 New Dance Lab<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 10, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The New Dance Lab, a partnership between The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission and Johnson County Community College, is accepting applications for 2018. The New Dance Lab will allow a select group of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-now-accepting-applications-for-2018-new-dance-lab\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/palmer-manufacturing-to-invest-16-million-in-its-garden-city-plant-expanding-workforce-to-200\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Palmer Manufacturing to invest $16 million in its Garden City plant, expanding workforce to 200\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Palmer Manufacturing to invest $16 million in its Garden City plant, expanding workforce to 200<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 7, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>GARDEN CITY, KS (August 7, 2018) \u2013 Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today announced that Palmer Manufacturing and Tank, Inc., a manufacturer of steel and fiberglass tanks and processing equipment for the oil and gas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/palmer-manufacturing-to-invest-16-million-in-its-garden-city-plant-expanding-workforce-to-200\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/governors-office-receives-grant-for-statewide-broadband-mapping-project\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor\u2019s Office Receives Grant for Statewide Broadband Mapping Project\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor\u2019s Office Receives Grant for Statewide Broadband Mapping Project<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 3, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Information Network of Kansas (\u201cINK\u201d) Board of Directors has approved a $300,000 grant request by Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. to complete a Statewide Broadband Mapping project. The project, which will be undertaken by non-profit &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/governors-office-receives-grant-for-statewide-broadband-mapping-project\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/convey-health-solutions-announces-new-distribution-facility-in-kansas-city-region\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Convey Health Solutions Announces New Distribution Facility in Kansas City Region\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Convey Health Solutions Announces New Distribution Facility in Kansas City Region<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 1, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. &#8211; Convey Health Solutions (Convey), a leading provider of specialized healthcare technology and services for the government-sponsored markets, today announced the opening of a new distribution facility and creation of more than &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/08\/convey-health-solutions-announces-new-distribution-facility-in-kansas-city-region\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/governor-colyer-announces-addition-of-1000-new-jobs-with-expansion-of-shamrock-trading-corp\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Colyer Announces Addition of 1000 New Jobs with Expansion of Shamrock Trading Corp\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Colyer Announces Addition of 1000 New Jobs with Expansion of Shamrock Trading Corp<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 31, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013Governor Jeff Colyer, today joined leaders from Shamrock Trading Corporation in Overland Park to announce a major expansion, which, subject to review and approval from the City of Overland Park, will create over 1000 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/governor-colyer-announces-addition-of-1000-new-jobs-with-expansion-of-shamrock-trading-corp\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/new-directions-behavioral-health-moves-to-sprint-campus-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"New Directions Behavioral Health moves to Sprint campus in Overland Park\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>New Directions Behavioral Health moves to Sprint campus in Overland Park<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 27, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. \u2013 July 20, 2018 \u2013 New Directions Behavioral Health announced plans to move its headquarters from Kansas City, Missouri to the Sprint campus in Overland Park, Kansas. The company recently finalized terms &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/new-directions-behavioral-health-moves-to-sprint-campus-in-overland-park\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/governor-colyer-announces-new-land-in-kansas-strategic-economic-development-initiative\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Colyer Announces New \"Land in Kansas\" Strategic Economic Development Initiative\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Colyer Announces New &#8220;Land in Kansas&#8221; Strategic Economic Development Initiative<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 19, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>On Thursday, Governor Jeff Colyer announced the launch of a new economic development initiative aimed at attracting investment and promoting business expansion in Kansas. Colyer was joined by Interim Secretary of Commerce Bob North, Secretary &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/governor-colyer-announces-new-land-in-kansas-strategic-economic-development-initiative\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/announcing-plans-for-first-annual-workforce-innovation-opportunity-conference\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Announcing plans for first annual Workforce Innovation &#038; Opportunity Conference\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Announcing plans for first annual Workforce Innovation &#038; Opportunity Conference<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 17, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce, KANSASWORKS, Kansas Department for Children and Families, and the Kansas Board of Regents are currently planning the first annual Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Conference in Kansas. This conference &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/announcing-plans-for-first-annual-workforce-innovation-opportunity-conference\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-grants\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grants\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Dance.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grants<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 13, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission is now accepting applications for its two main grant categories, The Strategic Investment Program and The Arts Integration Program. The Strategic Investment Program recognizes the important role &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-grants\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/the-1-aviation-workforce-in-the-usa-to-be-promoted-at-the-2018-farnborough-international-airshow\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The \u201c#1 Aviation Workforce in the USA\u201d to be promoted at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The \u201c#1 Aviation Workforce in the USA\u201d to be promoted at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 12, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Wichita, Kan. &#8211; The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Greater Wichita Partnership will lead a delegation of industry partners and local business leaders to the Farnborough International Airshow July 16 \u2013 20 in Hampshire, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/the-1-aviation-workforce-in-the-usa-to-be-promoted-at-the-2018-farnborough-international-airshow\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/kansas-commerce-launches-kansascentral-com-an-online-business-and-economic-development-magazine\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce launches KansasCentral.com, an Online Business and Economic Development Magazine\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce launches KansasCentral.com, an Online Business and Economic Development Magazine<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 12, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Department of Commerce announces the launch of a new online magazine loaded with news and feature articles on business and economic development topics in Kansas. KansasCentral.com is aimed to keep Kansans &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/kansas-commerce-launches-kansascentral-com-an-online-business-and-economic-development-magazine\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/5-million-still-available-for-innovative-emerging-businesses-through-kansas-angels-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"$5 million still available for innovative emerging businesses through Kansas Angels program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>$5 million still available for innovative emerging businesses through Kansas Angels program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 9, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Five million dollars in tax credits are still available to investors in innovative emerging businesses in Kansas through the Kansas Angel Tax Credit (KAITC) program. The program offers Kansas income tax credits to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/5-million-still-available-for-innovative-emerging-businesses-through-kansas-angels-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/governor-jeff-colyer-announces-hiring-of-new-regulatory-ombudsman-for-kansas-businesses\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Jeff Colyer announces hiring of new Regulatory Ombudsman for Kansas Businesses\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Jeff Colyer announces hiring of new Regulatory Ombudsman for Kansas Businesses<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 2, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. has announced the hiring of Tom Arpke to fill the role of Regulatory Ombudsman at the Kansas Department of Commerce. Tom will help businesses looking to expand or start &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/07\/governor-jeff-colyer-announces-hiring-of-new-regulatory-ombudsman-for-kansas-businesses\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kansas-department-of-commerce-earns-11th-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development-wins\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce Earns 11th Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development Wins\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce Earns 11th Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development Wins<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 26, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Department of Commerce has again been recognized by Area Development magazine with one of its Silver Shovel awards. The Silver Shovel award honors state economic development agencies that drive significant job &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kansas-department-of-commerce-earns-11th-silver-shovel-award-for-economic-development-wins\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/union-tank-car-company-to-expand-repair-facility-in-el-dorado-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Union Tank Car Company to Expand Repair Facility in El Dorado, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Union Tank Car Company to Expand Repair Facility in El Dorado, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 21, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>EL DORADO &#8212; This summer, Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) will begin to expand their railcar repair facility in El Dorado, Kansas. UTLX, the largest manufacturer, lessor, and maintainer of rail tank cars in North &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/union-tank-car-company-to-expand-repair-facility-in-el-dorado-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kiewit-breaks-ground-on-new-campus-in-lenexa-city-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kiewit Breaks Ground on New Campus in Lenexa City Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kiewit Breaks Ground on New Campus in Lenexa City Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 21, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LENEXA \u2014 Governor Jeff Colyer and Mayor Michael Boehm today joined Kiewit to officially break ground on a new campus at the Lenexa City Center. The roughly $100 million project includes a new six-story building &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kiewit-breaks-ground-on-new-campus-in-lenexa-city-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/camso-selects-kansas-for-new-manufacturing-operations\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Camso Selects Kansas for new Manufacturing Operations\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Camso Selects Kansas for new Manufacturing Operations<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 20, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>JUNCTION CITY \u2013 Camso, an industry leader in manufacturing off-road tires, wheels tracks and track systems, announced plans today to establish a new manufacturing operation in Geary County, Kansas. Camso serves the material handling, construction, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/camso-selects-kansas-for-new-manufacturing-operations\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/geico-announces-new-service-center-in-kc-region\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"GEICO announces new service center in KC region\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>GEICO announces new service center in KC region<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 19, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>GEICO, the second-largest private passenger auto insurer and one of the fastest-growing major auto insurers in the U.S., will open a new service center and create 500 new jobs over the next five years starting &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/geico-announces-new-service-center-in-kc-region\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/dr-diane-debacker-to-join-gathering-of-state-and-federal-stem-education-leaders-at-the-white-house\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Dr. Diane DeBacker to join gathering of State and Federal STEM Education Leaders at the White House\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Dr. Diane DeBacker to join gathering of State and Federal STEM Education Leaders at the White House<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 18, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Dr. Diane DeBacker, Executive Director of Business and Education Innovation at the Kansas Department of Commerce, will attend the first-of-its-kind State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Summit hosted by The White &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/dr-diane-debacker-to-join-gathering-of-state-and-federal-stem-education-leaders-at-the-white-house\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kansas-awarded-1-2-million-additional-grant-funding-for-statewide-apprenticeship-program\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas awarded $1.2 million additional grant funding for Statewide Apprenticeship Program\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas awarded $1.2 million additional grant funding for Statewide Apprenticeship Program<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 15, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Department of Commerce been awarded $1.2 million in additional grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship to help grow the statewide Registered Apprenticeship Program. This new funding &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kansas-awarded-1-2-million-additional-grant-funding-for-statewide-apprenticeship-program\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kubota-tractor-corporation-completes-land-purchase-for-future-logistics-campus-and-midwest-office\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kubota Tractor Corporation Completes Land Purchase for Future Logistics Campus and Midwest Office\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kubota Tractor Corporation Completes Land Purchase for Future Logistics Campus and Midwest Office<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 14, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>EDGERTON, Kansas (June 14, 2018) \u2013 Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the completion of a 200-acre land purchase within Phase II of Logistics Park Kansas City in Edgerton, making the company the first major tenant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kubota-tractor-corporation-completes-land-purchase-for-future-logistics-campus-and-midwest-office\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kansas-department-of-commerce-accepting-nominations-for-minority-enterprise-development-week-awards\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce accepting nominations for Minority Enterprise Development Week awards\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce accepting nominations for Minority Enterprise Development Week awards<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 6, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Department of Commerce Office of Minority and Women Business Development is accepting nominations for Kansas minority and\/or women-owned businesses, advocates, young entrepreneurs, and corporations. These nominations celebrate National Minority Enterprise Development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/kansas-department-of-commerce-accepting-nominations-for-minority-enterprise-development-week-awards\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/winners-of-the-governors-exporter-of-the-year-and-award-of-excellence-awards-named\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Winners of the Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year and Award of Excellence awards named\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Winners of the Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year and Award of Excellence awards named<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 5, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LAWRENCE, KS \u2013 Winners of the Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year and Award of Excellence awards were announced this evening at the Team Kansas banquet in Lawrence, Kansas. Team Kansas, an economic development group comprised &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/winners-of-the-governors-exporter-of-the-year-and-award-of-excellence-awards-named\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/governor-colyer-appoints-stanley-adams-as-director-of-broadband-initiatives-for-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Colyer Appoints Stanley Adams as Director of Broadband Initiatives for Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Colyer Appoints Stanley Adams as Director of Broadband Initiatives for Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 4, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&#8211; Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today announced the appointment of Stanley Adams as Director of Broadband Initiatives at the Kansas Department of Commerce. Mr. Adams, who previously served as Director of Statewide Broadband Initiatives with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/governor-colyer-appoints-stanley-adams-as-director-of-broadband-initiatives-for-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/pra-health-sciences-announces-major-expansion-plans-in-lenexa-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"PRA Health Sciences announces major expansion plans in Lenexa, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>PRA Health Sciences announces major expansion plans in Lenexa, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 4, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LENEXA, KS \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today that PRA Health Sciences (PRA), which currently employs 680 people in Kansas, will significantly expand its Kansas footprint with investment in a new 48,000-square-foot bioanalytical &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/pra-health-sciences-announces-major-expansion-plans-in-lenexa-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/governor-colyer-proclaims-june-as-business-appreciation-month\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Colyer proclaims June as Business Appreciation Month\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Colyer proclaims June as Business Appreciation Month<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 1, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. has issued an official Governor\u2019s proclamation declaring June 2018 as Business Appreciation Month in recognition of the vital role businesses of all sizes play in strengthening the Kansas economy. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/06\/governor-colyer-proclaims-june-as-business-appreciation-month\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/vituity-selects-kansas-city-area-for-new-system-support-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Vituity Selects Kansas City Area for New System Support Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Vituity Selects Kansas City Area for New System Support Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 31, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LEAWOOD &#8212; Vituity, a leading physician-owned healthcare delivery organization, announced today it has opened a new system support center in Leawood, Kan. in an effort to grow and transform the practice, delivery and business of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/vituity-selects-kansas-city-area-for-new-system-support-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/national-economic-development-week-may-7-12\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"National Economic Development Week \u2013 May 7 \u2013 12\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>National Economic Development Week \u2013 May 7 \u2013 12<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 27, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce is joining economic development agencies across the country in celebration of National Economic Development Week from May 7-12. During this week, the agency will highlight the vital services &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/national-economic-development-week-may-7-12\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/finalists-announced-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Finalists announced for Governor's Exporter of the Year award\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Finalists announced for Governor&#8217;s Exporter of the Year award<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 24, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas International Trade Day will be held June 5, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas, at the Lawrence DoubleTree Hotel. The conference will feature speakers from business and government with sessions designed to help Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/finalists-announced-for-governors-exporter-of-the-year-award\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/kansas-strengthens-trade-relations-by-rejoining-the-midwest-us-japan-association\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Strengthens Trade Relations by Rejoining the Midwest-US Japan Association\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Strengthens Trade Relations by Rejoining the Midwest-US Japan Association<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 23, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Topeka- Governor Jeff Colyer announced today that Kansas will renew its alliance with Japan by rejoining the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association. Governor Colyer met with the Japanese consulate in April at the Capitol to discuss the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/kansas-strengthens-trade-relations-by-rejoining-the-midwest-us-japan-association\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-leadership-changes\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Department of Commerce announces leadership changes\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Department of Commerce announces leadership changes<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 18, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The Kansas Department of Commerce announces Wade Wiebe has been appointed as the agency\u2019s Director of Workforce Innovation. The agency also announces the appointments of Susan NeuPoth Cadoret as Director of Business and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/kansas-department-of-commerce-announces-leadership-changes\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/u-s-treasury-department-approves-74-census-tracts-governor-colyer-nominated-as-opportunity-zones\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"U.S. Treasury Department approves 74 census tracts Governor Colyer nominated as Opportunity Zones\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>U.S. Treasury Department approves 74 census tracts Governor Colyer nominated as Opportunity Zones<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 13, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 The U.S. Department of Treasury has officially certified Governor Jeff Colyer\u2019s nomination of 74 census tracts to be designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones and has designated those tracts as such. The approved Opportunity &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/05\/u-s-treasury-department-approves-74-census-tracts-governor-colyer-nominated-as-opportunity-zones\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/04\/public-restroom-company-to-locate-in-hutchinson\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Public Restroom Company to Locate in Hutchinson\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Public Restroom Company to Locate in Hutchinson<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 26, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Hutchinson, Kansas \u2013 Public Restroom Company announced today they will purchase the building at 714 Corey Road in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Public Restroom Company is a family-owned and operated small business who manufactures restrooms for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/04\/public-restroom-company-to-locate-in-hutchinson\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/04\/innovative-online-tool-guides-kansas-job-seekers\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Innovative Online Tool Guides Kansas Job Seekers\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Innovative Online Tool Guides Kansas Job Seekers<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 18, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA, Kan. \u2013 An innovative online tool created and launched by Kansas labor and commerce officials aims to get Kansans to work in the highest paying and most in-demand jobs. From accountants, to nurses, to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/04\/innovative-online-tool-guides-kansas-job-seekers\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/04\/governors-exporter-of-the-year-award-to-celebrate-its-30th-anniversary\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year award to celebrate its 30th anniversary\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor\u2019s Exporter of the Year award to celebrate its 30th anniversary<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 18, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas International Trade Day will be held June 5, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas, at the Lawrence DoubleTree Hotel. The conference will feature speakers from business and government with sessions designed to help Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/04\/governors-exporter-of-the-year-award-to-celebrate-its-30th-anniversary\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-adds-six-artists-to-touring-roster\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission adds six artists to Touring Roster\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/band.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission adds six artists to Touring Roster<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 29, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8212; The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission has added six artists to the official Kansas Touring Roster, a directory of Kansas artists which helps match artists with venues. \u201cThe Kansas Touring Roster represents the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/03\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-adds-six-artists-to-touring-roster\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/02\/supporting-the-arts-is-easy-in-kansas-with-arts-checkoff-on-tax-returns\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Supporting the arts is easy in Kansas with \u201cArts Checkoff\u201d on tax returns\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/KDC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Supporting the arts is easy in Kansas with \u201cArts Checkoff\u201d on tax returns<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 28, 2018<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 While Kansans are pulling together their W-2s and other documents to prepare their 2017 annual tax returns, the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) would like to remind Kansans they may direct all &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2018\/02\/supporting-the-arts-is-easy-in-kansas-with-arts-checkoff-on-tax-returns\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/05\/kansas-commerce-newsletter\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce Newsletter\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce Newsletter<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 25, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce will host International Trade Day on June 6 in the Colonial Ballroom of Emporia State University\u2019s Memorial Union. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the conference will adjourn at &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/05\/kansas-commerce-newsletter\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/kansas-commerce-announces-global-manufacturing-summit\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Commerce Announces Global Manufacturing Summit\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Commerce Announces Global Manufacturing Summit<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 28, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The 2017 Global Manufacturing Summit, hosted by the Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with Pittsburg State University on Thursday and Friday, April 6 \u2013 7, 2017. The Manufacturing Summit will bring together industry experts &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/kansas-commerce-announces-global-manufacturing-summit\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/spectrum-brands-hardware-and-home-improvement-division-to-open-new-distribution-facility-at-logistic\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Spectrum Brands Hardware and Home Improvement Division to Open New Distribution Facility at Logistic\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Spectrum Brands Hardware and Home Improvement Division to Open New Distribution Facility at Logistic<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 8, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce has the pleasure of announcing that Spectrum Brands Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division plans to centralize its operations from two existing distribution facilities in Charlotte, N.C., and Mira Loma, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/spectrum-brands-hardware-and-home-improvement-division-to-open-new-distribution-facility-at-logistic\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-tallgrass-artist-residency\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Tallgrass Artist Residency\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Tallgrass Artist Residency<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 8, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Tallgrass Artist Residency is now accepting applications from artists currently living in a place within the ecological boundaries of the North American prairie to participate in the 2017 residency program. The residency program was &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/kansas-creative-arts-industries-commission-announces-tallgrass-artist-residency\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-improvement-of-water-and-wastewater-systems\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Improvement of Water and Wastewater Systems\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Improvement of Water and Wastewater Systems<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program is announcing the award of $5,370,955 to 14 communities across the state. The funds will be used to make improvements to respective water and wastewater systems. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-improvement-of-water-and-wastewater-systems\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-housing-rehabilitation-and-demolition\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Housing Rehabilitation and Demolition\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Housing Rehabilitation and Demolition<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced that four Kansas communities would share $1,200,000 in federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Housing Rehabilitation\/Demolition. These housing projects will rehabilitate approximately 53 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-housing-rehabilitation-and-demolition\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-community-facilities-projects\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Community Facilities Projects\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Community Facilities Projects<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce would like to announce the Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program award of $3,302,984 in CDBG funds will go to 14 communities across the state. The communities receiving &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/community-development-block-grants-awarded-for-community-facilities-projects\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/2017-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"2017 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>2017 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Kansas Department of Commerce, in partnership with KANSASWORKS, will host the 2017 KANSASWORKS Statewide Job Fair on March 9, 2017. The annual job fair will provide employers, veterans and job seekers with the unique &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/02\/2017-kansasworks-statewide-job-fair\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/01\/kansas-a-thriving-community-of-life-scientists\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas: A Thriving Community of Life Scientists\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Commerce-Backdrop.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas: A Thriving Community of Life Scientists<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 4, 2017<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kansas\u2019 various industries are part of what makes the state\u2019s business climate so vibrant. The life science sector engages a variety of businesses, three state universities and soon, the federal government. The life science sector &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2017\/01\/kansas-a-thriving-community-of-life-scientists\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><a href=\"javacript:void(0);\" class=\"arrow prev\" aria-label=\"Previous Slide\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"javacript:void(0);\" class=\"arrow next\" aria-label=\"Next Slide\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script>\n            jQuery(document).ready(function($){\n\n                $('#catblock-1318576643 .post_slider').slick({\n                    infinite: true,\n                    dots: false,\n                    speed: 500,\n                    slidesToShow: 3,\n                    slidesToScroll: 1,\n                    prevArrow: $('#catblock-1318576643').find('.prev'),\n                    nextArrow: $('#catblock-1318576643').find('.next'),\n                    responsive: [\n                        {\n                            breakpoint: 1300,\n                            settings: {\n                                slidesToShow: 3\n                            }\n                        },\n                        {\n                            breakpoint: 950,\n                            settings: {\n                                slidesToShow: 2,\n                                centerPadding: '20px'\n                            }\n                        },\n                        {\n                            breakpoint: 750,\n                            settings: {\n                                slidesToShow: 1\n                            }\n                        },\n                        {\n                            breakpoint: 550,\n                            settings: {\n                                slidesToShow: 1\n                            }\n                        },\n                    ]\n                });\n\n                function card_resize() {\n                    var stHeight = jQuery('#catblock-1318576643 .post_slider').height();\n                    jQuery('#catblock-1318576643 .slick-slide').height(stHeight);\n                }\n                card_resize();\n\n                jQuery(window).resize(function(){\n                    card_resize();\n                });\n\n            });\n\n        <\/script>    \n\n            \n    <div class=\"post_listing layout_cards\" id=\"catblock-656537111\"><style>\n                #catblock-656537111 .color_bar:before{ background-color:#332E8E;}\n                #catblock-656537111 .post_slider{opacity:0; position: absolute; transition: opacity 0.3s ease-out;}\n                #catblock-656537111 .post_slider.slick-initialized{opacity:1; position: relative;}\n            <\/style><div class=\"row align-items-stretch remove-margin\"><div class=\"card col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-3\"><figure class=\"relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/category\/business-successes\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"title\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"d-flex flex-column h-100\"><div class=\"content\"><h3 class=\"color_bar\">Business Successes<\/h3><h5 class=\"light\">Kansas is a smart investment for businesses looking to locate and expand their operations. Businesses select Kansas due to distinct business advantages that translate to increased performance and profits. Take a look at the new businesses that have found success in Kansas.<\/h5><\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more mt-auto\">View All<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"slide_wrap col-12 col-md-8 col-lg-9\"><div class=\"post_slider row h-100 align-items-stretch remove-margin-top remove-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-indra-group-to-invest-nearly-7-5m-to-manufacture-air-traffic-radars-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Indra Group to Invest Nearly $7.5M to Manufacture Air Traffic Radars in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sede-indra-2-1920-1080.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Indra Group to Invest Nearly $7.5M to Manufacture Air Traffic Radars in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 23, 2026<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced that&nbsp;Indra Group, a global leader in air traffic management and mobility technology, has selected Olathe, Kansas as the location for its newest facility. Indra Group is investing nearly $7.5 million &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2026\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-indra-group-to-invest-nearly-7-5m-to-manufacture-air-traffic-radars-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/gov-kelly-and-kansas-city-chiefs-announce-agreement-on-plans-for-state-of-the-art-domed-stadium-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Image-8-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 22, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Gov. Kelly: \u201cThis is a game-changer for Kansas\u201d~ New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state ~ Gov. Laura Kelly &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/12\/gov-kelly-and-kansas-city-chiefs-announce-agreement-on-plans-for-state-of-the-art-domed-stadium-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-panasonic-ev-battery-manufacturing-facility-in-de-soto\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DSC02535.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 14, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland along with many federal and state dignitaries today celebrated with Panasonic Energy the grand opening of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/07\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-panasonic-ev-battery-manufacturing-facility-in-de-soto\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-grand-opening-of-heartland-coca-cola-olathe-production-campus\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DSC00334.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 10, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly today announced the grand opening of the 700,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus (OPC). The more than $400-million-dollar investment will enhance the company\u2019s production capabilities and support local economic growth. \u201cHeartland &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-grand-opening-of-heartland-coca-cola-olathe-production-campus\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/merck-animal-health-investing-895m-in-de-soto-plant-expansion\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merck.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Second Largest Private Investment in State History~ Governor Laura Kelly and Merck Animal Health today jointly announced an $895 million capital expansion project at the company\u2019s manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. The second largest &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/05\/merck-animal-health-investing-895m-in-de-soto-plant-expansion\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-fiserv-to-open-regional-fintech-hub-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv\u00a0to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Finserv-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv\u00a0to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 21, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced earlier today that&nbsp;Fiserv, Inc.&nbsp;plans to open a&nbsp;Strategic Fintech Hub&nbsp;at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. The new location will add approximately 2,000 technology and operations-related jobs in the state, generate &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-fiserv-to-open-regional-fintech-hub-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-hilmar-cheese-companys-new-production-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's New Production Facility in Dodge City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/HilmarCheeseRibbonCuttingDignitarieswithHilmarDodgeCityLeadershipTeam.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company&#8217;s New Production Facility in Dodge City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 17, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state and local officials this past Saturday to officially mark the opening of Hilmar Cheese Company&#8217;s new production facility in Dodge City, Kansas. \u201cI am pleased that&nbsp;Hilmar Cheese Company chose &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/03\/governor-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-hilmar-cheese-companys-new-production-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/aar-corp-investing-up-to-9-5m-expanding-operations-in-wellington\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"AAR CORP. Investing Up to $9.5M, Expanding Operations in Wellington\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AAR-CORP-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>AAR CORP. Investing Up to $9.5M, Expanding Operations in Wellington<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 15, 2025<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that AAR CORP., a leading provider in the aviation industry for commercial and governmental operators, is committed to investing up to $9.5 million expanding operations &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2025\/01\/aar-corp-investing-up-to-9-5m-expanding-operations-in-wellington\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-flora-food-group-investing-90m-creating-100-new-jobs-in-hugoton\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flora-release.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 11, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. This capital investment of around $90 million and the expected creation of approximately 100 new &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/12\/governor-kelly-announces-flora-food-group-investing-90m-creating-100-new-jobs-in-hugoton\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-marshalltown-to-invest-27m-create-40-jobs-in-wyandotte-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces MARSHALLTOWN to Invest $27M, Create 40 Jobs in Wyandotte County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Marshall.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces MARSHALLTOWN to Invest $27M, Create 40 Jobs in Wyandotte County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 30, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that MARSHALLTOWN, a recognized supplier of high-quality tools and products to major brands such as Lowe\u2019s and Home Depot, is investing $27 million to build a new distribution &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-marshalltown-to-invest-27m-create-40-jobs-in-wyandotte-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-elanco-to-invest-130-million-create-70-jobs-in-elwood\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Elanco-Release-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/08\/governor-kelly-elanco-to-invest-130-million-create-70-jobs-in-elwood\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-summit-truck-bodies-investing-50m-creating-80-new-jobs-in-wathena\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Summit Truck Bodies Investing $50M, Creating 80 New Jobs in Wathena\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Summit-Truck.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Summit Truck Bodies Investing $50M, Creating 80 New Jobs in Wathena<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 31, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Summit Truck Bodies (STB), a leader in service and lube truck body manufacturing, will invest $50 million to construct a new state-of-the-art facility in Wathena. The strategic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/07\/governor-kelly-announces-summit-truck-bodies-investing-50m-creating-80-new-jobs-in-wathena\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-earns-gold-shovel-award-for-fourth-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Earns Gold Shovel Award for Fourth Consecutive Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gold-Shovel-x4.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Earns Gold Shovel Award for Fourth Consecutive Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 14, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2014 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has garnered Area Development magazine\u2019s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the fourth year in a row. The latest accolade\u2014without precedent in state history\u2014reflects the economic development &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/06\/kansas-earns-gold-shovel-award-for-fourth-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-kmw-to-invest-105m-in-sterling-create-251-new-jobs-in-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces KMW to Invest $105M in Sterling, Create 251 New Jobs in Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/KMW1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces KMW to Invest $105M in Sterling, Create 251 New Jobs in Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 2, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that KMW, a precision manufacturer of agricultural front loaders, backhoes, and other attachments, will invest $105 million to construct a new North American headquarters and state-of-the-art production facility &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/04\/governor-kelly-announces-kmw-to-invest-105m-in-sterling-create-251-new-jobs-in-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/marvin-investing-76-5m-creating-600-jobs-in-kansas-city-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Marvin Investing $76.5M, Creating 600 Jobs in Kansas City, Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1164.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Marvin Investing $76.5M, Creating 600 Jobs in Kansas City, Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 21, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows and doors, has selected Kansas City, Kansas, as the future home of its latest manufacturing facility. Marvin is investing $76.5 million &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/marvin-investing-76-5m-creating-600-jobs-in-kansas-city-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-ht-recharge-investing-110m-creating-180-jobs-as-new-panasonic-supplier\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces H&#038;T Recharge Investing $110M, Creating 180 Jobs as New Panasonic Supplier\u00a0\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1158.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces H&#038;T Recharge Investing $110M, Creating 180 Jobs as New Panasonic Supplier\u00a0<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA\u202f\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that H&amp;T Recharge, one of the largest battery component manufacturers in the world, is investing $110 million and creating 180 new jobs in De Soto. Leading cell manufacturer Panasonic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-ht-recharge-investing-110m-creating-180-jobs-as-new-panasonic-supplier\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-north-americas-largest-roofing-manufacturer-to-invest-more-than-300m-create-more-than-130-jobs-in-newton\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces North America\u2019s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1159.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces North America\u2019s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 20, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America\u2019s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new shingle plant. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/03\/governor-kelly-announces-north-americas-largest-roofing-manufacturer-to-invest-more-than-300m-create-more-than-130-jobs-in-newton\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-honeywell-investing-84m-in-olathe-manufacturing-facility\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1004.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Honeywell Investing $84M in Olathe Manufacturing Facility<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2024<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Honeywell will invest $84 million to expand its aerospace manufacturing facility in Olathe, creating 156 new jobs. The project is expected to generate nearly $47 million in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2024\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-honeywell-investing-84m-in-olathe-manufacturing-facility\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-450m-100-job-hills-pet-nutrition-tonganoxie-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon on $450M, 100+ Job Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition Tonganoxie Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-551.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Cuts Ribbon on $450M, 100+ Job Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition Tonganoxie Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 16, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TONGANOXIE \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today joined business leaders from Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive, Leavenworth County, City of Tonganoxie, and other industry and elected officials for the grand opening of a new, fully designed smart facility &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/10\/governor-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-450m-100-job-hills-pet-nutrition-tonganoxie-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-entertainment-company-to-build-41m-studio-and-learning-center-create-101-jobs-at-k-state-salina\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Entertainment Company to Build $41M Studio and Learning Center, Create 101 Jobs at K-State Salina\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/DSC06437c.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Entertainment Company to Build $41M Studio and Learning Center, Create 101 Jobs at K-State Salina<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 22, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Hollywood-based Pure Imagination Studios is partnering with Kansas State University\u2019s Salina Campus, Salina Airport Authority, and the State of Kansas to build an advanced spatial computing studio and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/08\/governor-kelly-announces-entertainment-company-to-build-41m-studio-and-learning-center-create-101-jobs-at-k-state-salina\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-celebrates-michelins-more-than-100m-investment-creation-of-200-jobs-in-junction-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Celebrates Michelin's More Than $100M Investment, Creation of 200 Jobs in Junction City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-35-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Celebrates Michelin&#8217;s More Than $100M Investment, Creation of 200 Jobs in Junction City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 19, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>JUNCTION CITY \u2013&nbsp;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 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-celebrates-michelins-more-than-100m-investment-creation-of-200-jobs-in-junction-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-walmart-to-build-257m-case-ready-beef-facility-create-667-new-jobs-in-olathe\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Walmart to Build $257M Case-Ready Beef Facility, Create 667 New Jobs in Olathe\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Walmart to Build $257M Case-Ready Beef Facility, Create 667 New Jobs in Olathe<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 13, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced Walmart will build its first-ever fully owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe. The retailer will invest $257 million in the plant and create 667 new permanent jobs. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/06\/governor-kelly-announces-walmart-to-build-257m-case-ready-beef-facility-create-667-new-jobs-in-olathe\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/dsm-to-build-next-generation-premix-plant-in-kc-region-for-clean-premixes-focused-on-pet-food-and-companion-animals\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"DSM to Build Next-Generation Premix Plant in KC Region for Clean Premixes Focused on Pet Food and Companion Animals\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-394.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>DSM to Build Next-Generation Premix Plant in KC Region for Clean Premixes Focused on Pet Food and Companion Animals<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 1, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TONGANOXIE \u2013&nbsp;DSM, a global purpose-led health and nutrition company, today announced that it plans to build a next-generation nutritional premix plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas, creating 28 jobs. The new location will supply the pet food &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/05\/dsm-to-build-next-generation-premix-plant-in-kc-region-for-clean-premixes-focused-on-pet-food-and-companion-animals\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-administration-receives-national-award-for-panasonic-deal\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Administration Receives National Award for Panasonic Deal\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-304.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Administration Receives National Award for Panasonic Deal<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 7, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the recent announcement by Business Facilities magazine to recognize Kansas with a 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Award. The award in the Innovation Megaproject category resulted from Panasonic &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/03\/governor-kelly-administration-receives-national-award-for-panasonic-deal\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-emp-shield-plans-to-build-1-9-billion-1200-job-computer-chip-manufacturing-facility-in-coffey-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces EMP Shield Plans to Build $1.9 Billion, 1,200-Job Computer Chip Manufacturing Facility in Coffey County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1.9-Investment-Horizontal-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces EMP Shield Plans to Build $1.9 Billion, 1,200-Job Computer Chip Manufacturing Facility in Coffey County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 20, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>BURLINGTON \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that EMP Shield, an industry leader in protecting electronic devices from destructive magnetic pulses, plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-emp-shield-plans-to-build-1-9-billion-1200-job-computer-chip-manufacturing-facility-in-coffey-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-integra-technologies-to-invest-1-8b-create-nearly-2000-jobs-with-wichita-semiconductor-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-267-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Kelly Announces Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 2, 2023<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Second-Largest Economic Development Project in State History Will Advance National Security Efforts~ TOPEKA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2023\/02\/governor-kelly-announces-integra-technologies-to-invest-1-8b-create-nearly-2000-jobs-with-wichita-semiconductor-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-of-salina-pizza-manufacturer\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion of Salina Pizza Manufacturer\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/glk-schwans-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion of Salina Pizza Manufacturer<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Schwan&#8217;s Expansion Fuels 225 Jobs and is Part of $600M Investment~ SALINA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today joined Salina community leaders to celebrate Schwan\u2019s Company\u2019s announcement that it will expand the refrigeration distribution center at its &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-of-salina-pizza-manufacturer\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-panasonic-energy-to-break-ground-on-4b-4000-job-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Joins Panasonic Energy to Break Ground on $4B, 4,000-Job Electric Vehicle Battery Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-194.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Joins Panasonic Energy to Break Ground on $4B, 4,000-Job Electric Vehicle Battery Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 2, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>De Soto&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today joined Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. and De Soto leaders to break ground on one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the United States. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/11\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-panasonic-energy-to-break-ground-on-4b-4000-job-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28m-olathe-laboratory-to-add-175-new-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28M Olathe Laboratory to Add 175 New Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-185.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28M Olathe Laboratory to Add 175 New Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 31, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>OLATHE&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that KCAS Bioanalytical and Biomarker Services has opened a $28 million laboratory in Olathe that will create 175 new jobs for Kansans. Kansas Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Paul Hughes &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28m-olathe-laboratory-to-add-175-new-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-semiconductor-company-investing-4m-creating-30-jobs-near-manhattan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Semiconductor Company Investing $4M, Creating 30 Jobs Near Manhattan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-184.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Semiconductor Company Investing $4M, Creating 30 Jobs Near Manhattan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 27, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Radiation Detection Technologies, Inc. (RDT), a semiconductor device manufacturer, is expanding its operations around Manhattan. The company will create 30 new jobs over the next five years with &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-semiconductor-company-investing-4m-creating-30-jobs-near-manhattan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-at-urbn-distribution-center\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon at URBN Distribution Center\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-177.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon at URBN Distribution Center<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 26, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~$400M investment fuels 2,000 Kansas Jobs~ TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today welcomed some of America\u2019s most iconic retail brands \u2013 including Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie \u2013 at a ribbon-cutting for URBN\u2019s new 1.5 million square-foot &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-at-urbn-distribution-center\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-aerospace-manufacturing-facility-coming-to-south-central-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Aerospace Manufacturing Facility Coming to South Central Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-165.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces New Aerospace Manufacturing Facility Coming to South Central Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 17, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Pinnacle Aerospace\u2019s $14.7M Investment in Wellington will Create 155 New Jobs~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that aerospace parts manufacturer Pinnacle Aerospace, LLC, will be investing $14.7 million in a new facility in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-new-aerospace-manufacturing-facility-coming-to-south-central-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-salina-construction-equipment-manufacturing-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Salina Construction Equipment Manufacturing Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/great-plains-grand-opening-header-image.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Salina Construction Equipment Manufacturing Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 14, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>SALINA&nbsp;\u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today joined representatives of Great Plains Manufacturing and Kubota Corporation for the grand opening of a new construction equipment manufacturing facility in Salina. The $178 million investment by Great Plains to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-grand-opening-of-salina-construction-equipment-manufacturing-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-lenexa-clinical-diagnostics-laboratory-will-add-235-new-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Lenexa Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory Will Add 235 New Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-147.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Lenexa Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory Will Add 235 New Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 6, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>LENEXA \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Eurofins Viracor, a global leader in clinical diagnostic services, is opening a state-of-the-art laboratory in Lenexa that will create 235 new jobs. Eurofins Viracor held a ribbon-cutting &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-lenexa-clinical-diagnostics-laboratory-will-add-235-new-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-pratt-industries-for-grand-opening-of-park-city-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Joins Pratt Industries For Grand Opening of Park City Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pratt-industries-glk-event.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Joins Pratt Industries For Grand Opening of Park City Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 3, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Company\u2019s $200M Investment Will Create 58 New Jobs~ PARK CITY&nbsp;\u2013 Today Governor Laura Kelly joined officials from Pratt Industries as they opened their new state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing corrugated box plant in Park City. The plant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-joins-pratt-industries-for-grand-opening-of-park-city-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-breaks-ground-on-hilmar-cheese-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Breaks Ground on Hilmar Cheese Facility in Dodge City\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hilmar-Groundbreaking.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Breaks Ground on Hilmar Cheese Facility in Dodge City<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 30, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Facility Will Bring $1.1&nbsp;Billion and 1,000 New Jobs to Southwest Kansas~ DODGE CITY \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly participated in the groundbreaking of Hilmar Cheese Company\u2019s new state-of-the-art production facility in Dodge City. In the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-breaks-ground-on-hilmar-cheese-facility-in-dodge-city\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-goodyear-tire-investing-125-million-in-topeka-adding-40-new-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Goodyear Tire Investing $125 Million in Topeka, Adding 40 New Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/271857263_309265177878468_8277003869935673251_n.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates Goodyear Tire Investing $125 Million in Topeka, Adding 40 New Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 21, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.\u2019s decision to invest $125 million and hire 40 new employees at its Topeka plant as part of modernizing its Kansas facility, which &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-goodyear-tire-investing-125-million-in-topeka-adding-40-new-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-jtm-foods-is-expanding-in-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces JTM Foods is Expanding in Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ICT21_Groundbreaking-1-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces JTM Foods is Expanding in Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 24, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>WICHITA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that JTM Foods, LLC has chosen Wichita as the new home of JJ\u2019s Snack Pies, a popular treat available at many of the nation\u2019s largest retailers, and has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in the ict21 Industrial District. JTM Foods plans to hire 150 people within the next two years and invest $40 million in the Wichita facility.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-jtm-foods-is-expanding-in-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-north-americas-largest-wheat-protein-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on North America's Largest Wheat Protein Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/amber-wave-ribbon-cutting.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on North America&#8217;s Largest Wheat Protein Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 9, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Phillipsburg Facility Is a $250M+ Investment that Will Create 60+ Jobs~ PHILLIPSBURG \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today joined Amber Wave, a leader in sustainable agriculture, food ingredients, and low-carbon fuels, to cut the ribbon on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-north-americas-largest-wheat-protein-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-cybersecurity-company-to-move-headquarters-to-kansas\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Cybersecurity Company to Move Headquarters to Kansas\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-104.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Cybersecurity Company to Move Headquarters to Kansas<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 29, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced cybersecurity company Novacoast is relocating its corporate headquarters to Wichita from Santa Barbara, California. The company plans to bring 100 new high-tech jobs to the state and help &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-cybersecurity-company-to-move-headquarters-to-kansas\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/kansas-lands-4b-4000-job-panasonic-energy-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Lands $4B, 4,000-Job Panasonic Energy Electric Vehicle Battery Plant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/announcement-horizontal-1.jpeg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Lands $4B, 4,000-Job Panasonic Energy Electric Vehicle Battery Plant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 13, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Governor Laura Kelly Successfully Wins Largest Economic Development Project in State History~ Topeka, Kan. \u2013 July 13, 2022 \u2013 Today, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., plans to build one of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/07\/kansas-lands-4b-4000-job-panasonic-energy-electric-vehicle-battery-plant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-surpasses-9-billion-in-new-economic-development-investment-since-start-of-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Surpasses $9 Billion in\u00a0New Economic Development Investment Since Start of Kelly Administration\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-92.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Surpasses $9 Billion in\u00a0New Economic Development Investment Since Start of Kelly Administration<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 27, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, Kansas has attracted over $9 billion in new investments by private sector businesses. This milestone continues the record-breaking economic development success Kansas &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-surpasses-9-billion-in-new-economic-development-investment-since-start-of-kelly-administration\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-wins-prestigious-gold-shovel-award-for-economic-development-excellence-for-second-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kansas Wins Prestigious Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence for Second Consecutive Year\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-77.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kansas Wins Prestigious Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence for Second Consecutive Year<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 6, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Kansas has won Area Development magazine\u2019s coveted 2022 Gold Shovel Award, marking the second year in a row the state has received this national recognition for excellence in economic development. &nbsp; \u201cFor the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/06\/kansas-wins-prestigious-gold-shovel-award-for-economic-development-excellence-for-second-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-127-new-jobs-110-million-investment-in-olathe\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 127 New Jobs, $110 Million Investment in Olathe\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/olathe-lineage-facility.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 127 New Jobs, $110 Million Investment in Olathe<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 19, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Lineage Logistics is opening a new automated, next generation distribution center for Smithfield Foods, Inc., a vertically integrated food company and the world\u2019s largest pork processor. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-127-new-jobs-110-million-investment-in-olathe\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-largest-economic-development-investment-in-kelly-administration-history\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Largest Economic Development Investment in Kelly Administration History\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MicrosoftTeams-image-62.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Largest Economic Development Investment in Kelly Administration History<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 18, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~$650 Million in Business Investment in Kansas Economy, 500 New High-Paying Jobs in Manhattan~ MANHATTAN \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced her administration\u2019s most significant economic development project to date. Scorpion Biological Services, a subsidiary &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/04\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-largest-economic-development-investment-in-kelly-administration-history\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-20-million-in-business-investment-and-150-new-jobs-in-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $20 Million in Business Investment and 150 New Jobs in Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-39.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $20 Million in Business Investment and 150 New Jobs in Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 15, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~ Fagron Sterile Services, a Health Care Supply Manufacturing Facility Expanding in Sedgwick County~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Fagron Sterile Services\u2019 (FSS) new expansion in Wichita which will result in more than &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-20-million-in-business-investment-and-150-new-jobs-in-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-ranked-first-in-nation-for-most-economic-development-investment-per-capita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked First in Nation for Most Economic Development Investment Per Capita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Ranked First in Nation for Most Economic Development Investment Per Capita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 2, 2022<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Governor Kelly Receives Site Selection Magazine\u2019s Prestigious Governor\u2019s Cup Award~ WICHITA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas won Site Selection Magazine\u2019s 2021 Governor\u2019s Cup for the state with the most economic development investment per &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2022\/03\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-ranked-first-in-nation-for-most-economic-development-investment-per-capita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-7-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $7 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/hills-banner-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $7 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 21, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA &#8211; Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since she took office in January 2019, more than $7 billion new business dollars have been invested in the state of Kansas and over 29,000 new jobs &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-7-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-100-new-jobs-in-bonner-springs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 100 New Jobs in Bonner Springs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/medline-banner-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 100 New Jobs in Bonner Springs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 14, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Medline Industries, Inc. to invest $77.5 million for new distribution center~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Medline, the country\u2019s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, will invest $77.5 million &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-100-new-jobs-in-bonner-springs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-50-new-jobs-in-montgomery-county\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 50 New Jobs in Montgomery County\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bartlett_grain_Kansas_2021.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 50 New Jobs in Montgomery County<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 12, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~Agribusiness Bartlett to invest $325 million in Southeast Kansas to create new soybean facility~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded plans from Bartlett, a Savage Company, to invest $325 million in a large soybean &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/10\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-50-new-jobs-in-montgomery-county\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-at-berry-global-group-inc-to-create-84-jobs\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion at Berry Global Group, Inc. to Create 84 Jobs\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Berry-featured-image-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Expansion at Berry Global Group, Inc. to Create 84 Jobs<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 14, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today visited Berry Global Group, Inc. in Lawrence to celebrate a major project expansion that will create 84 new jobs and invest $61 million in the community. \u201cBerry Global Group, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-expansion-at-berry-global-group-inc-to-create-84-jobs\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-receives-national-economic-development-recognition\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Economic Development Recognition\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5502-scaled.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Receives National Economic Development Recognition<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 13, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>~ Kansas breaks into Area Development\u2019s Top 20 States for Doing Business recognition~ TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas has received Area Development\u2019s Top 20 States for Doing Business recognition for 2021 \u2013 &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-receives-national-economic-development-recognition\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-superior-boiler-expansion-project-in-hutchinson\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Superior Boiler Expansion Project in Hutchinson\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Superior-Boiler-e1630538893585.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Superior Boiler Expansion Project in Hutchinson<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 1, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>HUTCHINSON \u2013 Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined Superior Boiler to cut the ribbon on their new 73,000-square-foot facility \u2013 totaling a $2,786,000 business investment &#8211; in Hutchinson, Kansas. \u201cSuperior Boiler\u2019s expansion in Kansas is more &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/09\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-superior-boiler-expansion-project-in-hutchinson\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-250-new-jobs-in-emporia\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 250 New Jobs in Emporia\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CSLLC.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 250 New Jobs in Emporia<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 18, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced Communications Solutions, LLC (CSLLC) will expand its operations to Emporia, Kansas, creating 250 new jobs. \u201cOur partnership with CSLCC, which will create 250 new jobs in Emporia, is &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-250-new-jobs-in-emporia\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-75-new-jobs-coming-to-wichita\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 75 New Jobs Coming to Wichita\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/planes.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 75 New Jobs Coming to Wichita<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 5, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Brek Manufacturing Company\u2019s plan to expand its operation into the state of Kansas. The Southern California-based aerospace company announced that it intends to purchase two buildings in Wichita, investing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/08\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-75-new-jobs-coming-to-wichita\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28-million-investment-37-new-jobs-in-manhattan\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28 Million Investment, 37 New Jobs in Manhattan\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bev-hub.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28 Million Investment, 37 New Jobs in Manhattan<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 29, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated Bev-Hub on its new facility in Manhattan. Bev-Hub, a Wichita-based manufacturer, is investing more than $28 million into the Manhattan community to renovate a former brewery to meet &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-28-million-investment-37-new-jobs-in-manhattan\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-6-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $6 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6BN-photo.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Surpasses $6 Billion in New Business Dollars Invested in the State<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 29, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced that since she took office in January 2019, more than $6 billion new business dollars have been invested in the state of Kansas and 26,000 new jobs have &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-surpasses-6-billion-in-new-business-dollars-invested-in-the-state\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-animal-science-innovation-center-in-topeka\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Animal Science Innovation Center in Topeka\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kelly-dog.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Cuts Ribbon on Animal Science Innovation Center in Topeka<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 23, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013\u00a0Today, Governor Laura Kelly joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition Small Paws Innovation Center in Topeka. Hill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition invested $20 million to build this 25,000-square-foot nutrition facility that will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-cuts-ribbon-on-animal-science-innovation-center-in-topeka\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-80-new-jobs-in-tonganoxie\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Governor Laura Kelly Announces 80 New Jobs in Tonganoxie\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Hills-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Governor Laura Kelly Announces 80 New Jobs in Tonganoxie<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 22, 2021<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TOPEKA \u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Hill\u2019s Pet Nutrition\u2019s plan to build a new pet food manufacturing plant in Tonganoxie. Hill\u2019s will invest more than $250 million to construct a new 300,000-square-foot facility, bringing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2021\/06\/governor-laura-kelly-announces-80-new-jobs-in-tonganoxie\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/pretzels-llc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Pretzels, LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pretzels-Inc-copy.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Pretzels, LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 9, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Pretzels, LLC has announced plans to build a 146,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the Lawrence Venture Park. The new facility will result in 281 new jobs and $88 million in new capital investment. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/12\/pretzels-llc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/industrial-service-technologies\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Industrial Service Technologies\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IST-copy.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Industrial Service Technologies<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 9, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>IST has announced it will bring its company headquarters and metal fabrication division to Tonganoxie, Kansas. The company plans to employ up to 37 people within five years. IST is constructing a 6,400 square foot &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/11\/industrial-service-technologies\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/09\/modern-manufacturing\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Modern Manufacturing\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Modern-Manufacturing.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Modern Manufacturing<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">September 17, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Modern\u00a0Manufacturing\u00a0has announced plans to open a new U.S. production facility in Eudora, Kansas, with 78 new jobs projected. The central location will feature state-of-the-art\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0equipment to produce high quality signaling equipment for the railroad industry. The &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/09\/modern-manufacturing\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/great-plains-manufacturing-kubota\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Great Plains Manufacturing \/ Kubota\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Great-Plain-Kubota.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Great Plains Manufacturing \/ Kubota<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 13, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Great Plains Manufacturing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese affiliate Kubota North America Corporation, announced their upcoming purchase of a 750,000 sq. ft. building to further invest in their Salina, Kansas, operations in support of growing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/great-plains-manufacturing-kubota\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/schwans-company\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Schwan's Company\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Schwans.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Schwan&#8217;s Company<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 11, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>August 10, 2020 &#8211; Schwan\u2019s Company, a leading food producer in the United States, has announced plans to build a new 400,000-square-foot expansion at its pizza-manufacturing facility in Salina, Kansas. The announcement of the project &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/schwans-company\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/urban-outfitters-urbn\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Urban Outfitters (URBN)\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/URBN.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Urban Outfitters (URBN)<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">August 5, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Urban Outfitters\u2019(URBN),\u00a0has announced The Kansas Speedway will be home to its new 880,000 square foot distribution center. This exciting partnership between the State of Kansas and Urban Outfitters will bring nearly 2,000 new jobs and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/08\/urban-outfitters-urbn\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/merck-animal-health\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Merck Animal Health\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/merck-1-scaled-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Merck Animal Health<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 29, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Merck Animal Health,\u00a0a division of Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, announced an investment of $100 million in facility expansion and enhancement efforts in its U.S. manufacturing site in DeSoto, Kansas. Investments to the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/merck-animal-health\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/tuthill-corporation\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Tuthill Corporation\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/tuthill-logo-version.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Tuthill Corporation<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 22, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Tuthill Corporation\u00a0has announced the opening of a new manufacturing site for Fill-Rite pumps and products located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Expansion with the Lenexa, Kansas site will support Tuthill\u2019s business and commercial model &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/tuthill-corporation\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/dots-pretzels-llc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Dot\u2019s Pretzels, LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Dots.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Dot\u2019s Pretzels, LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 10, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Dot\u2019s Pretzels, LLC, selected Logistics Park Kansas City in Edgerton, Kansas, for their new manufacturing facility. The premiere pretzel brand in North America plans to begin operations later this year in the new facilitate that &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/06\/dots-pretzels-llc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/05\/anderson-forrester\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Anderson &#038; Forrester\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Anderson-and-Forrester.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Anderson &#038; Forrester<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 21, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Anderson &amp; Forrester, founded in 1928 and a leader in orifice and conversion fitting needs, announced they will relocate their Denver operations to Clearwater, Kansas. The company credits Kansas&#8217; highly skilled workforce and low cost &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/05\/anderson-forrester\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/black-canyon-home-body\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Black Canyon Home &#038; Body\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/All-Shampoo-Review-Black-Canyon-Home-and-Body-1-300x200-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Black Canyon Home &#038; Body<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 15, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Black Canyon Home &amp; Body, a Utah based business that manufactures, and sells beauty products such as; body lotions, hand sanitizer, perfumes, bath salts, shampoo and other hair products has announced their decision to relocate &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/04\/black-canyon-home-body\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/wilson-glass\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Wilson Glass\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Wilson_Glass_LLC-300x300-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Wilson Glass<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 25, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Wilson Glass from St. Joseph, MO announced plans to build a 5,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Urban Hess Business Park in Tonganoxie, Kansas. The company manufactures window frames and installs windows throughout the &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/wilson-glass\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/superior-boiler\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Superior Boiler\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PE_Online_mlogo_superior-e1585322779135-300x174-1.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Superior Boiler<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 25, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Superior Boiler&nbsp;announced it will relocate its Richmond, Virginia, subsidiary to Hutchinson, Kansas. The company expects to add more than 50 jobs in Hutchinson over the next three to five years and all 30 employees who &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/superior-boiler\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/prosperiti-partners-llc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Prosperiti Partners, LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Prosperiti_Builders.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Prosperiti Partners, LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 2, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Prosperiti Partners, LLC, based in Springfield, Missouri, has announced plans to acquire a 400,000 plus square foot former manufacturing building, and establish a state-of-the-art production facility in the Coffeyville, KS Industrial Park that will bring &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/03\/prosperiti-partners-llc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/reiloy-usa\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Reiloy USA\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reiloy-USA.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Reiloy USA<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 18, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Reiloy USA&nbsp;announced they are expanding their advanced manufacturing capabilities and capacity with plans to invest more than $20 million in a new building and new machinery to grow the German-owned company\u2019s footprint in Maize. With &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/02\/reiloy-usa\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/mmgy-global\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"MMGY Global\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MMGYGlobal.png');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>MMGY Global<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 24, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>MMGY will relocate its business operation to a new facility in downtown Overland Park, Kansas. MMGY provides integrated marketing and advertising services to clients in the travel industry. They are planning to bring 157 jobs &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/mmgy-global\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/a-place-for-mom-inc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"A Place for Mom, Inc.\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/A-place-for-mom.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>A Place for Mom, Inc.<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 14, 2020<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>A Place for Mom, Inc. (APFM) announced today the opening of its new office in Overland Park, Kansas. The largest senior care referral service in North America, with offices in Seattle, New York City and &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2020\/01\/a-place-for-mom-inc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/empirical-foods\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Empirical Foods\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empirical_CMYK_Artboard-1-e1553836675340.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Empirical Foods<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Empirical Foods\u00a0to Bring 300 Jobs to Garden City, KS. The empirical family of companies, formerly known as Beef Products Inc. (BPI), announced on Dec. 23 that it will start constructing a new ground beef facility &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/empirical-foods\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/walmart\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Walmart\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Walmart.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Walmart<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Walmart&nbsp;has selected Topeka, Kansas to become the site of a new 1.8 million sq. ft distribution center. The company will invest $200 million and create 300 full-time jobs over the next five years. Walmart will &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/walmart\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/regal-art-gift\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Regal Art &#038; Gift\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Regal.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Regal Art &#038; Gift<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">December 5, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Regal Art &amp; Gift, a wholesale garden decor supplier, will open a new distribution operation in Olathe, KS. The company plans to hire up to 20 employees and will invest $5.48M in capital. Founded in &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/12\/regal-art-gift\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/tool-source-warehouse-inc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Tool Source Warehouse Inc.\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Tool-Source-Warehouse-Logo-002.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Tool Source Warehouse Inc.<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">November 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Tool Source Warehouse Inc., a Georgia-based wholesale tool distributor, announced it had signed a lease in a building at Lenexa Logistics Centre South. The company plans to occupy 153,000 square feet and create 25 jobs. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/11\/tool-source-warehouse-inc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/provision-healthcare-llc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Provision Healthcare LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Provision-Healthcare-01.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Provision Healthcare LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 24, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Provision Healthcare LLC, a vertically integrated company that manufactures proton therapy systems and owns and operates the cancer centers it develops, will build a 40,000-square-foot proton therapy center and a 90,000-square-foot medical office building on &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/provision-healthcare-llc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/itrenew-inc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"ITRenew, Inc.\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ITRenew_Logo_square-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>ITRenew, Inc.<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">October 16, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>ITRenew, Inc.\u00a0a leading global IT lifecycle management solutions provider based in Silicon Valley announced plans to expand operations to Olathe, KS. The company plans on creating up to 100 net new jobs over the next &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/10\/itrenew-inc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/western-green\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Western Green\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/WesternGreen.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Western Green<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 12, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Western Green, a leading manufacturer of Rolled Erosion Control and Sediment Control Products, announced that they would open a new manufacturing facility in McPherson, Kansas. Western Green is projected to begin renovations of an existing &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/western-green\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/railway-service-contractors\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Railway Service Contractors\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Railway-Service-Contractors.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Railway Service Contractors<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">July 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Railway Service Contractors\u00a0will relocate its business operations to Wyandotte county, Kansas.\u00a0 They will bring 12 new jobs and $670,000 of new capital investment to their new location.\u00a0 The company performs locomotive and rail equipment, service, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/07\/railway-service-contractors\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/1-vision-aviation\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"1 Vision Aviation\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-Vision-Aviation.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>1 Vision Aviation<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 20, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>1 Vision Aviation\u00a0is planning to set up shop in Salina, bringing with it 50 jobs initially, and within three years up to 450 jobs.\u00a01 Vision is currently headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, and is FAA &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/1-vision-aviation\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/johns-manville-jm\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Johns Manville (JM)\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Johns-Manville.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Johns Manville (JM)<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 12, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced today a new Climate Pro\u00ae blowing wool production line will be built in McPherson, Kan. JM will begin construction &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/johns-manville-jm\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/quest-analytics\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Quest Analytics\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Quest-Analytics3.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Quest Analytics<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">June 11, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Quest Analytics\u00a0will bring 143 new jobs and over $5 million of new capital investment to Overland Park, Kansas.\u00a0 Quest Analytics is a healthcare tech company that designs and develops health plan provider network management software &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/06\/quest-analytics\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/hostess-brands-llc-2\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Hostess Brands, LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hostess.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Hostess Brands, LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Hostess Brands, LLC, announced the opening of a new distribution center located in Edgerton, Kansas. The new location creates synergies with proximity to Hostess\u2019s corporate office as well as its Emporia bakery, access to a &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/hostess-brands-llc-2\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/hostess-brands-llc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Hostess Brands, LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hostess.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Hostess Brands, LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 8, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Hostess Brands, LLC,\u00a0announced the company will be moving its corporate headquarters to Lenexa, Kansas. The partnership between Hostess Brands, LLC and the state of Kansas over the past several years has allowed the company to &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/hostess-brands-llc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/carmax\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"CarMax\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rectangle-Copy-33-Carmax_logo_720x320-Mask.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>CarMax<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">May 6, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>CarMax, a member of the Fortune 500 and S&amp;P 500, announced it will open a new Customer Experience Center this July in Olathe, Kansas, part of the Kansas City metro. The nation\u2019s largest retailer of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/05\/carmax\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/upg-solutions\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"UPG Solutions\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UPG-Solutions.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>UPG Solutions<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 30, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>UPG Solutions\u00a0will bring 85 new jobs and $3.8 million of new capital investment to Leawood, Kan.\u00a0 UPG provides proposal management software services and solutions to its customers.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/upg-solutions\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/faith-technologies\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Faith Technologies\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Faith-Technologies.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Faith Technologies<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">April 23, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Faith Technologies, an energy expert in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation will expand its operation to Olathe, Kansas including its manufacturing division. The project will bring more than 780 positions and almost $40 million &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/04\/faith-technologies\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/amerilife-holdings\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"AmeriLife Holdings\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AmeriLife-Holdings-01.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>AmeriLife Holdings<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 26, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>AmeriLife Holdings\u00a0will relocate its business and expand its operations in Overland Park, Kansas.\u00a0The company will bring 61 new jobs and $1.25 million of new capital investment to Kansas.\u00a0AmeriLife provides insurance benefits and insurance consulting services.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/amerilife-holdings\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/card-compliant\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Card Compliant\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CardCompliant-01.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Card Compliant<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 10, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Card Compliant\u00a0will relocate its operations to Leawood, Kansas and expand its business in this state.\u00a0\u00a0 The company will bring 43 new jobs and almost $3.0 million of new capital investment to this state.\u00a0 Card Compliant &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/card-compliant\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/selectquote-insurance-services\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"SelectQuote Insurance Services\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-Quote-2.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>SelectQuote Insurance Services<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>SelectQuote Insurance Services\u00a0will bring over 900 new jobs and $10 million of new capital investment to Overland Park, Kan.\u00a0 SelectQuote is an insurance agency that utilizes a sales center format to offer comparison shopping for &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/selectquote-insurance-services\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/the-lewer-agency\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"The Lewer Agency\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Lewer-Agency-01.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>The Lewer Agency<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 3, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>The Lewer Agency\u00a0will relocate its business and bring 52 new jobs and $3.5 million of new capital investment to Overland Park, Kansas. The Lewer Agency is a nationally licensed managing general insurance agency and third-party &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/the-lewer-agency\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/loomis-armored-us-llc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Loomis Armored Us, LLC\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Loomis_Logo.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Loomis Armored Us, LLC<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">March 1, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Swedish-owned armored car service,&nbsp;Loomis Armored Us, LLC, will relocate regional operations to Kansas City, Kansas to allow for future growth.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/03\/loomis-armored-us-llc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/trueaccord\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"TrueAccord\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TrueAccord.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>TrueAccord<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 19, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>TrueAccord, a San Francisco-based FinTech company, announced today it will invest $1.34 million in a new shared services operation in Lenexa, KS. The company will create more than 150 jobs in a 12,000-sq.-ft. office space. &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/trueaccord\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/mears-group\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Mears Group\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Mears-Group.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Mears Group<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 14, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Mears Group&nbsp;will bring 55 new jobs and almost $2.0 million of new capital investment to Lenexa, Kansas.&nbsp;This project involves a regional headquarters operation that provides services in gas and electric transmission, gas and electric distribution, &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/mears-group\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/honeywell-international-inc\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Honeywell International Inc.\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Honeywell.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Honeywell International Inc.<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 7, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Honeywell International Inc., announced plans to expand the Olathe, KS facility by adding over 100 jobs to their repair and overhaul division. The company&#8217;s Olathe location currently manufactures safety and flight control systems, weather radar &#8230; <\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/honeywell-international-inc\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/kennyhertz-perry-law\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Kennyhertz Perry Law\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/KP-Law.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Kennyhertz Perry Law<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">February 4, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Kennyhertz Perry Law will bring 11 new jobs and $1.5M of new capital investment to Mission Woods, Kansas.<\/p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/02\/kennyhertz-perry-law\/\" class=\"btn plain_btn read_more\">Read More<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"card col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4\"><figure class=\"h-100 relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/es\/2019\/01\/receivables-performance-management-relocation\/\" class=\"cover_link\" title=\"Receivables Performance Management Relocation\"><\/a><div class=\"post_img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Receivables-Performance-Management.jpg');\"><\/div><figcaption><h5>Receivables Performance Management Relocation<\/h5><h6 class=\"date\">January 15, 2019<\/h6><div class=\"wp-content\"><p>Receivables Performance Management will relocate operations from out of state and establish a new office location in Wichita, KS. 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