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

Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood August 20, 2024

Governor Kelly Announces Summit Truck Bodies Investing $50M, Creating 80 New Jobs in Wathena July 31, 2024

Kansas Earns Gold Shovel Award for Fourth Consecutive Year June 14, 2024

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Most Business Investment Per Capita

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WINNER GOLD SHOVEL 2024

WINNER GOLD SHOVEL 2023

WINNER GOLD SHOVEL 2022

WINNER GOLD SHOVEL 2021

WINNER GOVERNOR'S CUP 2022

WINNER GOVERNOR'S CUP 2021

IMPACT DEAL OF THE YEAR

TOP 10 STATE WINNER

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GDP Growth in the Nation Q3 2023

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Highest Ratio of Energy Generated by Wind

U.S. Department of Energy

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.

Livability

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

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“Kansas has consistently proven to be an ideal location for business growth and innovation, as evidenced by the state’s four-year run as an Area Development Gold Shovel award winner.”

Andy Greiner, Editor

Area Development Magazine

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Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. read more

Commerce Global Resources Team to Promote Cuisines and Cultures Week International Director Laura Lombard today announced the division’s new Global Resources unit will be on the road this fall to promote Kansas Global Cuisines and Cultures Week. read more

Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. read more

Kansas Tourism Awards BARN Grants to Boost Agritourism Development Kansas Tourism today announced $100,000 total has been awarded to the first recipients of the Barn Adaptation and Restoration Needs (BARN) grant program. read more

Virtual Statewide Job Fair Highlights Booming Opportunities for Jobseekers Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the final Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. read more

New Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today that $250,000 will be available through a third round of Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants. The SEED program supports economic development and revitalization efforts in smaller counties across Kansas through investments in quality-of-life initiatives. read more

Kansas Tourism Hits the Road with New Mobile Visitors Center At the Kansas State Fair today, Kansas Tourism unveiled its newest tool for inspiring visitation to the state – the Kansas Tourism Mobile Visitors Center (MVC). This eye-catching van, wrapped in a stunning Kansas sunset design, will travel to large attendance events both in and outside of Kansas, providing information about the Sunflower State and encouraging people to visit. read more

Governor Kelly Announces Second Round of Funding to Improve Digital Skills for Kansans Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. A total of $1.95 million in funds will be available to enhance the digital skills of Kansans. read more

Governor Kelly Congratulates Recipients of 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Minority- and women-owned businesses that were honored and celebrated as a part of Kansas’ Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development hosted the 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Gala this evening at The Wild Sage Ranch in Hugoton. read more

Governor Kelly Announces MARSHALLTOWN to Invest $27M, Create 40 Jobs in Wyandotte County Governor Laura Kelly announced today that MARSHALLTOWN, a recognized supplier of high-quality tools and products to major brands such as Lowe’s and Home Depot, is investing $27 million to build a new distribution center in Wyandotte County. Once the project is completed, MARSHALLTOWN is expected to create 40 new jobs in the Kansas City area. read more

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