Spring Into a New Career at KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide 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. Thursday, April 23. “Companies are investing in Kansas — making this the perfect time for...

Kansas Commerce Selects Third Round of Rural Champions

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has selected the third cohort of Rural Champions to solve pressing needs in their local communities. These nine experienced leaders will receive support to take on and complete locally identified projects in towns across rural Kansas. “Rural communities...

Commerce Opens Nominations for 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The increasingly popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on the Kansas economy...

2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop

2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop You are invited to join the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) at the 2026 KOBD Permitting Workshop, which is designed to demystify the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects and help you move projects forward with confidence. Date: April 28, 2026 Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. –...

Taiwanese Battery Manufacturer Selects Liberal for New U.S. Facility

The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility. The company will invest almost $16 million over the next three to five years and create 80 new jobs....

Pony Express Historic Byway Designated as Kansas’ 13th Scenic Byway

https://youtu.be/mCC4NkhCBrQ Kansas Tourism today announced the official designation of the Pony Express Historic Byway, a significant cultural and historic route traversing northern Kansas. This announcement secures the 13th addition to the Kansas Byways Program, further strengthening the state’s network of scenic and historic travel experiences. The Pony Express Historic Byway...

航空宇宙

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHB2tLJzHf8&t=48s Advanced Air Mobility While similar in mission to traditional aviation, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) represents a transformative advancement within the aerospace sector, encompassing a suite of innovative aviation technologies designed to revolutionize the movement of both passengers and cargo. AAM offers the potential for expedited and more efficient transportation...

Registered Apprenticeship Small Business Grants Awarded; New Round Opens

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland and the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced that $28,000 has been awarded to four small businesses across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain workers and continue building the state’s workforce through apprenticeships. Each awarded company will receive $7,000....