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Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion May 08, 2025 Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs April 21, 2025 Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's New Production Facility in Dodge City March 17, 2025 AAR CORP. Investing Up to $9.5M, Expanding Operations in Wellington January 15, 2025 View All

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Craig VanWey Named Commerce Employee of the Year Craig VanWey, In-State Business Team Senior Regional Director, has been named the Kansas Department of Commerce 2024 Employee of the Year. Commerce Deputy Secretary Recognized as Top Economic Developer Commerce Deputy Secretary for Business Development Joshua Jefferson was named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect. Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion Governor Laura Kelly and Merck Animal Health announced an $895-million capital expansion project at the company’s manufacturing facility in De Soto – the second largest private investment in Kansas history and the largest economic development project for Merck Animal Health. Commerce Opens Nominations for 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards 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 and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on the Kansas economy and their communities. View All

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Read Lt. Governor/Secretary David Toland’s blog to learn about current initiatives at the Department of Commerce, catch up on his travels across Kansas or take a deep-dive into Commerce programs.

David Toland is the 52nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas and also serves as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Toland was appointed Secretary of Commerce by Governor Laura Kelly in January 2019 and Lieutenant Governor in January 2021.

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