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Virtual Job Fair to Highlight Hundreds of State Agency Opportunities 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’s virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will feature many exciting employment opportunities available across the state’s 98 government agencies. Currently, there are more than 700 vacancies across the state. Governor Kelly Travels to Japan, South Korea to Create More Jobs for Kansans 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’ historic economic development success and create new job opportunities for Kansas workers. Kansas Commerce Department Hires New International Director Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today Laura Lombard has been named the agency’s new International Director. Lombard brings 15 years of experience in international relations and business development to the position, most recently serving as President and CEO of Kansas Global Trade Services in Wichita. Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports 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’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $13.97 billion in 2022. The agency’s International Division oversees the administration of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) award, enabling eligible businesses to leverage these funds for conducting focused activities that promote export growth. View All

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Office of Minority and Women Business Development

Providing certification and education for disadvantaged, minority-and women-owned businesses.

The Office of Minority and Women Business Development promotes business development with a focus on disadvantaged, minority-and women-owned businesses and offers certifications in these areas. Information and referrals are provided in the areas of procurement, contracting and subcontracting, financing and business management. The office also partners with other business advocates to sponsor business education workshops and seminars.

CONTACT

Rhonda Harris, Director of Minority & Women-Owned Business

(785) 296-3425

[email protected]

Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards
Nominations for 2023 are now closed.

Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise or Women Business Enterprise

Certification from the Kansas Statewide Certification Program increases opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses to gain contracts and subcontracts from government and private entities committed to the inclusion of minority- and women-owned businesses.

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Leadership and Organizational Development Training and Executive Coaching

Head for Results.
Heart for Service.
We are  an internationally recognized leadership development firm dedicated to helping individuals and organizations become more authentic leaders.

Self Identified – Minority, Women & Veteran-Owned Business Directory

Join the Minority, Women & Veteran-Owned Business Directory Today

  • Maximize Your Exposure to Supplier Firms
  • Receive Support with the Certification Process
  • Get on the State’s Radar for Present and Future Opportunities

Kansas has received $69 million+ to support small business funding

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