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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

Governor Kelly Announces Flora Food Group Investing $90M, Creating 100 New Jobs in Hugoton December 11, 2024

Governor Kelly Announces MARSHALLTOWN to Invest $27M, Create 40 Jobs in Wyandotte County August 30, 2024

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Most Business Investment Per Capita

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WINNER GOLD SHOVEL 2022

WINNER GOLD SHOVEL 2021

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IMPACT DEAL OF THE YEAR 2024

IMPACT DEAL OF THE YEAR 2022

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GDP Growth in the Nation Q3 2023

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Highest Ratio of Energy Generated by Wind

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Kansas harnesses enough clean energy to power every single home in the state for a year. Twice.

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Best Places to Live in U.S.

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Overland Park ranks #7 out of the top 100 places to live in the United States in 2023.

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Kansas Tourism Wins International Gold for Annual Travel Guide Kansas Tourism earned a Gold Award for its 2024 Kansas Official Travel Guide, which provides information on the multitude of attractions, events, dining, lodging, outdoor adventures and travel resources found throughout the state. read more

Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company’s New Production Facility in Dodge City Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state and local officials to officially mark the opening of Hilmar Cheese Company’s new production facility in Dodge City. read more

Governor Kelly Recognizes Melissa Etheridge, Others at Governor’s Arts Awards Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Arts Commission announced the recipients of the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards during a ceremony held at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center. read more

KANSASWORKS Highlights Available State Agency Jobs at March Job Fair Jobseekers and employers are encouraged to take part in this month’s Virtual State Agency Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. read more

Kansas Celebrates Global Cuisines and Cultures Week on March 16-22 The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce announced that Kansas Global Cuisines and Cultures Week will take from Sunday, March 16, until Saturday, March 22. read more

KANSASWORKS Hosts Manufacturing and Aerospace Job Fair Jobseekers and employers interested in Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace are encouraged to take advantage of March’s Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. read more

Commerce CDBG Program Awards Almost $3.5M for Economic Development Projects The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support 12 housing rehabilitation and commercial revitalization projects across the state. read more

Commerce Unveils Groundbreaking Overhaul of Community Development Block Grant Program The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today significant changes to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Community Facilities program to allow a rolling application process, lower local match requirements and an expanded scope of eligible projects. read more

KANSASWORKS Hosts First-Ever Weekend Job Fair for Jobseekers, Employers The first-ever weekend virtual job fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will take place Friday, February 21, at 7:30 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23. read more

Commerce Hosts Czech Republic and Animal Health Experts for Virtual Roundtable The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Chicago, hosted an online Animal Health Roundtable focusing on best practices in biosecurity and food security. read more

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