Stay up to date with the latest information on Kansas businesses, grants and opportunities for communities from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Mar 2, 2022
~Governor Kelly Receives Site Selection Magazine’s Prestigious Governor’s Cup Award~ WICHITA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced Kansas won Site Selection Magazine’s 2021 Governor’s Cup for the state with the most economic development investment per capita in the country. This is the first time in state history that Kansas has…
Read MoreFeb 28, 2022
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced the opening of a public comment period for the Broadband Acceleration Grants. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD), a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, has opened a public comment period for the state’s Broadband Acceleration Grant Program.…
Read MoreFeb 24, 2022
~Hill’s Pet Nutrition Recognized for Deal of the Year Impact Award~ TONGANOXIE - Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Hill's Pet Nutrition and the Kansas Department of Commerce for being nationally recognized with a Business Facilities 2021 Deal of the Year Impact Award. The award received is in the Specialty Manufacturing…
Read MoreFeb 15, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly encourages Kansans to participate in this week’s KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair. The Virtual Job Fair will take place from 8 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, to 5 p.m. Thursday, February 17. “This is an excellent opportunity for Kansans to promote their talents and experience to businesses and other employers," Governor Laura…
Read MoreFeb 11, 2022
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced 40 rural Kansas communities will receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) totaling more than $17.6 million to help support critical community development projects. “These grants will help our communities improve public safety, revitalize vital infrastructure and maximize economic opportunity for our Kansas families,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “It’s further proof that investments…
Read MoreFeb 10, 2022
~Legislation Could Help Kansas Land Biggest Private Sector Investment in State’s History~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed the bipartisan bill known as Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion Act (APEX). The bipartisan bill creates a new tool in Kansas’ toolbox that allows the state to compete on a national and global scale for large economic development projects. "This positions Kansas to potentially land a once-in-a-generation opportunity that could transform our…
Read MoreJan 31, 2022
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly, today, announced the launch of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) program. BASE is a new grant opportunity to help support infrastructure development and advance economic development opportunities across Kansas. "Programs like this provide vital funding to ensure Kansas communities continue to recover from COVID-19…
Read MoreJan 24, 2022
TOPEKA– Kansas Day is this Saturday, January 29, and Kansas Tourism is inviting everyone to help celebrate our state’s 161st birthday. This annual commemoration of Kansas’ statehood is designed to help us reflect on our state’s history while highlighting the things that make Kansas special. Kansas Tourism is proud to…
Read MoreJan 14, 2022
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced the call for nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award.The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is the highest honor the Governor of Kansas awards to exporting businesses.Exporters of the Year are considered best in class in conducting overseas business…
Read MoreJan 13, 2022
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced a new grant opportunity to help communities develop or enhance tourism attractions to boost their local economies. “Our tourism industry supports Kansas jobs, injects millions into our economy and preserves our state’s unique history for future generations,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These grants…
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