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KANSASWORKS Highlights Career Opportunities at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Commerce Groundbreaking ROI Study on Registered Apprenticeships 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. 2025 Sunflower Summer Free Program Opens Statewide on July 12 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. Commerce Awards $4.1 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Revitalization Efforts 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 across the state. View AllOur Department
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Stay up-to-date with the latest information regarding international trends and topics, and how they impact the Kansas international trade industry.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. August 6 Bob Imbriani Presenting Register Here
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. July 17 Explore the benefits and opportunities of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) in this dynamic panel discussion featuring Chris Gutierrez of KC SmartPort and John Senese from the Port of …
June 10 2 pm CST Presenter: Laura Wolff
Presented By: Viktoria Soltesz
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025⏰ Time: 1:00 PM CST 📍 Register Here: https://info.ibt.onl/uscommercialservice-the-b2b-digital-advantage-how-to-market-smarter-sell-more-and-scale-faster The digital landscape is evolving, and B2B companies must adapt to stay competitive, generate leads, and drive sustainable growth. Join the Kansas Department …
May 6, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Expanding into international markets requires strategic planning and well-structured agreements. This webinar will provide businesses with essential insights into selecting the right foreign distributors, negotiating favorable terms, and drafting …
April 23, 2-3 p.m. In a highly globalized world, cross-cultural understanding is a critical component for success in international trade. With over 90% of markets located outside the United States, businesses must navigate cultural differences …
March 27, 2-3 p.m. In times of increasingly rapid changes to the trade policy of the United States and other countries through higher tariffs and tighter enforcement of import/export laws and regulations, it is imperative …
March 13 at 3:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm CST Join us for our expert panel discussion on export credit insurance and discover how it can help your company grow international sales with confidence. Learn how …
Trump Tariffs 2025: Impacts & Options – Three Part Series Presented by: Thomas Cook Tom is Managing Director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com), an international business consultancy advising on supply chain management, trade compliance, purchasing, …
Thursday, February 27th from 3:00 pm to 3:00 pm (CST) Description: A discussion of what tariffs are and why they matter to consumers, businesses and their advisors. Tariffs are nothing new; many of the laws governing …
Attend this webinar to learn about how attending international trade shows benefits companies, what to expect, how to prepare, and how to get the most of out of them! Date and Time: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, …
With a clear understanding of free-trade agreements, you can access new customers in foreign markets and tap into a whole new world of suppliers. Join Kansas Department of Commerce and free trade agreement expert Dulce …
Learn about management team qualities, company culture, business performance and other characteristics that help to make exporters successful and how to access resources to help your company become a successful exporter. Dr. Pieper is a …
Learn how to research your next export destination including scorecards and actionable market intelligence with John Addessi, Business Advisor at Johnson County Community College and Small Business Development Center, and Laurie Pierper, Ph.D., Assistant Director …
Help your company succeed in exporting to Mexico with valuable info provided by Tom Johnston, Director, Kansas Mexico Office. Mexico is a stable international trade partner and one of Kansas’ largest trading partners. Learn everything …
Business leaders know that skill shortages and workforce disruptions create problems that ripple through the entire workplace. Mike Beene, Assistant Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce, oversees Workforce Services, Human Resources, Building Services and …
Manufacturers need to be positioned to take advantage of growth opportunities. ABOUT THIS EVENT: Learn more about scalable solutions for Kansas Manufacturing Solutions representatives: Tiffany Stovall, CEO Nic Lydon, Director Continuous Improvement Originally aired: Nov. …
SE Asia offers opportunities for Kansas companies to grow their export business. ABOUT THIS EVENT: Learn more about Southeast Asia from three international experts. Jeff Willis, Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division Director, will give …
If export documentation or Free Trade Agreements prevent you from exporting or expanding your export business, this webinar featuring Meredith Bond, U.S. Commercial Service, and Jay Devers, Bestway International, will provide you a roadmap for navigating the …
Spain and Portugal have traditionally represented significant export markets for the United States. Spain and Portugal are a bridge between Europe, Latin America, and Africa, making this a lucrative region for companies in the United States …
Corporations are being asked to exercise a high degree of ethical behavior through social media making ES&G a high priority. In this webinar Lesa Brownell will talk about the importance of compliance as it relates …
Lesa Brownell discusses potential compliance and overall export issues regarding the Conflict in Ukraine. Review Powepoint Presentation
The Kansas Department of Commerce has a Mexico office designed specifically to help Kansas businesses. Review Powepoint Presentation
Learn how the SBA and EXIM Bank can help you with your exporting opportunities. Speakers are Mark Klein, EXIM, and Ian A. Lorenzana, SBA.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Bob Straetz, European Union (EU) Specialist, Office of European Union and Regional Affairs, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce What you will learn: What is the CE mark?When is the CE mark …
As you know, the supply chain disruption issue is complicated and multi-faceted. This webinar will be a deeper dive into controlling the supply chain and how Kansas companies can avoid common dilemmas. Jay Devers, Bestway …
Just about every sector is being affected by the slow movement of goods, from food to clothing to holiday gifts. Discover what industry leaders are saying about the global supply chain disruptions and how Kansas …
As our neighbor to the North, Canada is often the first place many Kansas exporters look to share their goods. A shared language, shared culture, and excellent economic relationship with Canada makes doing business there …
In this one-hour webinar, Joshua Erickson will explain why your business needs a website globalization strategy and how to create one.
Find out how you can attend the virtual show with 100% booth reimbursement through the Kansas STEP program. Learn more during an informational webinar on April 14 at 11 a.m. CST.
Find out how you can attend the virtual show with 100% of booth reimbursement through the Kansas STEP program. Learn more during an informational webinar on March 24 at 2 p.m.
Vietnam is opening a lot of opportunities to foreign companies who want to do business there. Learn About Vietnam Vietnam has been enjoying strong growth since the 90s despite crisis and uncertainties in the global …
Virtual marketing is playing an increasingly critical role in international business. But how much do you know about participating in virtual trade shows or the best ways to use virtual media to generate quality trade …
Watch Secretary David Toland award Dan Stewart at Creekstone Farms Premium Farm.
Learn about exporting services from Kansas trade professionals. With more than 95% of the world’s consumers outside the United States, international markets offer significant sales opportunities for the prepared exporter. Please join us for this …
Learn everything about the Exporter of the Year award.
The Kansas Department of Commerce has a Mexico office designed specifically to help Kansas businesses.
The International Division has returned to Commerce – better than ever!
We have launched the Blueprint to Build program to provide rural Kansas communities a faster, more affordable way to construct state-of-the-art community centers! There will be $14M available to help reduce construction costs and speed up the process.
Commerce Launches Blueprint to Build Grant Program for Community Centers
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Blueprint to Build prog…
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Then grabbed a delicious lunch at Sharky’s new outdoor space.
Lots of positive momentum in this great #SEK community! #CDWeek2025
Then saw the beautiful #HEAL project The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative, which is a great launching pad for new businesses as well as providing high quality, locally sourced food for Fort Scott and Southeast Kansas.
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