Office of Small Business

Fueling Dreams. Supporting Growth. Building Kansas’ Future.

The Office of Small Business is dedicated to empowering small businesses with the resources, connections and support they need to thrive. By fostering innovation and driving economic growth, through resources such as NetWork Kansas, we help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into impactful ventures that shape the future of Kansas.

For inquiries about certifications and other services offered, please contact Director Laurie Pieper at [email protected]. To access the Certification portal, click here. To search the directory, click here.

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266,816 small businesses

583,244 small business employees

99.1% of Kansas businesses are small businesses

49.1% of Kansas employees work in small businesses

Unsure where to start?

Kansas runs on small business and ConnectKS is your starting point. Whether you’re launching, growing, or simply exploring your next move, we connect small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community builders with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive. This is more than a platform it’s the heart of Kansas’s small business ecosystem. Let’s build a stronger, more connected Kansas together.

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Made in Kansas

Kansas manufactures the finest products in the world. We are also home to the finest people in the world. Our ingenuity and work ethic are unmatched. When you take a skilled workforce that knows how to get the job done and combine it with a centralized location and a world-class business climate, it’s easy to see why the best products in the world are Made in Kansas.

The Made in Kansas program is designed to showcase Kansas-made products and provide those companies with a verified stamp of assurance for use in promotional activities. Participation is free.

For more information, go to madeinkansas.com

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Contact:

Katrina Gray, Program Manager
[email protected]

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