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Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto
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Governor Laura Kelly visited Geoprobe Systems in Salina last Thursday to officially honor the company’s selection as the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year.
Office of Broadband Announces $16.3 Million in New Grant Funding
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $16.3 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program.
Spring Into a New Career at KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair.
Kansas Commerce Selects Third Round of Rural Champions
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has selected the third cohort of Rural Champions to solve pressing needs in their local communities.
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Kansas: Start at the Center
Reach the entire U.S. market — and beyond
Whether by highway, rail or air, Kansas offers excellent transportation and marketing advantages for your business. Because we’re centrally located, and because we’ve focused on building and maintaining outstanding multimodal infrastructure, it’s easier and less expensive to ship to and from Kansas. We’re home to numerous production facilities, warehouses and distribution centers that have found shipping raw materials and finished goods is more profitable when you’re located in the nation’s heartland.
#3
ranked infrastructure (CNBC, 2019)
#6
best roads in the nation (Reason Foundation, 2019)
140,000
miles of public roads
19 minutes
average work commute (U.S. News, 2019)
As the geographic center of the United States, Kansas offers excellent transportation and marketing advantages for your business. Because we are focused on building and maintaining an outstanding multimodal infrastructure, it’s easier and less expensive to ship to and from Kansas.
We’re home to numerous production facilities, warehouses and distribution centers that have found shipping raw materials and finished goods is more profitable when you’re located in the nation’s heartland.
Roads and Highways
Running directly through Kansas, I-35 connects the U.S. with two of its largest trading partners – Canada and Mexico. As the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement takes effect, Kansas’ strategic location will play a significant role in safeguarding the health and prosperity of North America’s economy. I-35 and I-70 intersect in the Kansas City Area, which means trucks leaving Kansas can quickly and efficiently reach international ports on both coasts.
Currently, there are more than 1,000 private carriers, 350 intrastate for-hire carriers and 9,500 Kansas-based motor carriers with intrastate and/or interstate operating authority licensed in Kansas. Thanks to our state’s proximity to major markets, our transit times and shipping rates for common carriers can compete with any in the country.
Rail
Kansas is served by a comprehensive rail network comprised of 4,257 miles of total track, the sixth largest network in the nation. Our rail network ensures freight service to virtually anywhere in Kansas via the four Class I railroads, eleven Class III (short line) railroads and three switching/terminal railroads in the state. These operators administer more than 105 freight transfer facilities and terminals in our state, connecting our communities and businesses to local, national and global markets.
Airports
Kansas is home to eight commercial service facilities, 132 public-use airports and more than 200 private airports. Many of our airports are located adjacent to industrial parks, offering attractive, low-cost, foreign trade zone eligible locations to businesses seeking independent air services for cargo and company personnel.
Air Cargo
Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) airport handles substantial freight movements from two dedicated all‐cargo buildings for freight processing. A variety of air cargo carriers service Kansas, most commercial airlines also offer small package delivery services to businesses. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) offers state-of-the-art cargo handling facilities, enabling the easy transit of goods from businesses to global markets.
Inland Waterways
While Kansas is a landlocked state, access to inland waterways provide another convenient mode of transportation. Kansas has access to 122 miles of the Missouri River along the northeast corner of the state with eight commercial terminals located near Atchison, Leavenworth, Lansing, White Cloud and Kansas City. Additionally, the
Port of Catoosa
is located approximately 50 miles from Kansas’ southern border, making it a convenient option for businesses manufacturing and/or assembling large goods.
The Port of Kansas City Woodswether Terminal
The Port of Kansas City – Woodswether Terminal is located within one mile of downtown Kansas City and the interstate highway loop at River mile 367.1 on the south bank of the Missouri River.
Logistics Park Kansas City: A Heartland Hub with Global Reach
Want to learn more about the location advantage Kansas provides your business?
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Explore Kansas’ key industries and learn how you can be part of the next Kansas success story.
Manufacturing thrives in Kansas. Kansas is specialized in several major advanced manufacturing subsectors and is poised for additional future growth.
Advanced Manufacturing
A growing number of companies are choosing Kansas to locate their headquarters and professional services, tapping into the state’s highly qualified, educated workforce.
Corporate & Professional Services
Location and infrastructure are critical to a business’ ability to be competitive. There’s no state better suited for your logistics and distribution operations than Kansas.
Logistics & Distribution
Known as America’s breadbasket, Kansas produces nearly 20 percent of all wheat grown in the U.S. While our roots in agriculture are deep and well known, specialty food and beverage manufacturers and consumer brands have also embraced Kansas as home for their operations.
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Kansas has a proud history as an aerospace manufacturing leader. Some of the industry’s earliest pioneers, including Clyde Cessna, Walter and Olive Anne Beech and Lloyd Stearman made Kansas their home. Help us write the next chapter for the industry in our state.
Aerospace & Defense
The animal health sector in Kansas continues to grow in both size and influence. Anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor is the single largest concentration of animal health interests in the world.
Animal Health
Kansas’ investment in the life sciences continues to attract biotech companies from around the globe.
Bioscience
Grown from the middle.
Agriculture
As an agricultural leader and a state blessed with tremendous natural resources, Kansas is well positioned to be a forerunner in renewable energy production.
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Governor Kelly Announces Indra Group to Invest Nearly $7.5M to Manufacture Air Traffic Radars in Kansas
March 23, 2026
Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas
December 22, 2025
Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto
July 14, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus
June 10, 2025
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To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards
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Governor Kelly Visits Geoprobe, 2025 Exporter of the Year
Governor Laura Kelly visited Geoprobe Systems in Salina last Thursday to officially honor the company’s selection as the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year.
Office of Broadband Announces $16.3 Million in New Grant Funding
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $16.3 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program.
Spring Into a New Career at KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair.
Kansas Commerce Selects Third Round of Rural Champions
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has selected the third cohort of Rural Champions to solve pressing needs in their local communities.
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Kansas: Start at the Center
Reach the entire U.S. market — and beyond
Whether by highway, rail or air, Kansas offers excellent transportation and marketing advantages for your business. Because we’re centrally located, and because we’ve focused on building and maintaining outstanding multimodal infrastructure, it’s easier and less expensive to ship to and from Kansas. We’re home to numerous production facilities, warehouses and distribution centers that have found shipping raw materials and finished goods is more profitable when you’re located in the nation’s heartland.
#3
ranked infrastructure (CNBC, 2019)
#6
best roads in the nation (Reason Foundation, 2019)
140,000
miles of public roads
19 minutes
average work commute (U.S. News, 2019)
As the geographic center of the United States, Kansas offers excellent transportation and marketing advantages for your business. Because we are focused on building and maintaining an outstanding multimodal infrastructure, it’s easier and less expensive to ship to and from Kansas.
We’re home to numerous production facilities, warehouses and distribution centers that have found shipping raw materials and finished goods is more profitable when you’re located in the nation’s heartland.
Roads and Highways
Running directly through Kansas, I-35 connects the U.S. with two of its largest trading partners – Canada and Mexico. As the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement takes effect, Kansas’ strategic location will play a significant role in safeguarding the health and prosperity of North America’s economy. I-35 and I-70 intersect in the Kansas City Area, which means trucks leaving Kansas can quickly and efficiently reach international ports on both coasts.
Currently, there are more than 1,000 private carriers, 350 intrastate for-hire carriers and 9,500 Kansas-based motor carriers with intrastate and/or interstate operating authority licensed in Kansas. Thanks to our state’s proximity to major markets, our transit times and shipping rates for common carriers can compete with any in the country.
Rail
Kansas is served by a comprehensive rail network comprised of 4,257 miles of total track, the sixth largest network in the nation. Our rail network ensures freight service to virtually anywhere in Kansas via the four Class I railroads, eleven Class III (short line) railroads and three switching/terminal railroads in the state. These operators administer more than 105 freight transfer facilities and terminals in our state, connecting our communities and businesses to local, national and global markets.
Airports
Kansas is home to eight commercial service facilities, 132 public-use airports and more than 200 private airports. Many of our airports are located adjacent to industrial parks, offering attractive, low-cost, foreign trade zone eligible locations to businesses seeking independent air services for cargo and company personnel.
Air Cargo
Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) airport handles substantial freight movements from two dedicated all‐cargo buildings for freight processing. A variety of air cargo carriers service Kansas, most commercial airlines also offer small package delivery services to businesses. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) offers state-of-the-art cargo handling facilities, enabling the easy transit of goods from businesses to global markets.
Inland Waterways
While Kansas is a landlocked state, access to inland waterways provide another convenient mode of transportation. Kansas has access to 122 miles of the Missouri River along the northeast corner of the state with eight commercial terminals located near Atchison, Leavenworth, Lansing, White Cloud and Kansas City. Additionally, the
Port of Catoosa
is located approximately 50 miles from Kansas’ southern border, making it a convenient option for businesses manufacturing and/or assembling large goods.
The Port of Kansas City Woodswether Terminal
The Port of Kansas City – Woodswether Terminal is located within one mile of downtown Kansas City and the interstate highway loop at River mile 367.1 on the south bank of the Missouri River.
Logistics Park Kansas City: A Heartland Hub with Global Reach
Want to learn more about the location advantage Kansas provides your business?
Contact Us
Explore Kansas’ key industries and learn how you can be part of the next Kansas success story.
Manufacturing thrives in Kansas. Kansas is specialized in several major advanced manufacturing subsectors and is poised for additional future growth.
Advanced Manufacturing
A growing number of companies are choosing Kansas to locate their headquarters and professional services, tapping into the state’s highly qualified, educated workforce.
Corporate & Professional Services
Location and infrastructure are critical to a business’ ability to be competitive. There’s no state better suited for your logistics and distribution operations than Kansas.
Logistics & Distribution
Known as America’s breadbasket, Kansas produces nearly 20 percent of all wheat grown in the U.S. While our roots in agriculture are deep and well known, specialty food and beverage manufacturers and consumer brands have also embraced Kansas as home for their operations.
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Kansas has a proud history as an aerospace manufacturing leader. Some of the industry’s earliest pioneers, including Clyde Cessna, Walter and Olive Anne Beech and Lloyd Stearman made Kansas their home. Help us write the next chapter for the industry in our state.
Aerospace & Defense
The animal health sector in Kansas continues to grow in both size and influence. Anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor is the single largest concentration of animal health interests in the world.
Animal Health
Kansas’ investment in the life sciences continues to attract biotech companies from around the globe.
Bioscience
Grown from the middle.
Agriculture
As an agricultural leader and a state blessed with tremendous natural resources, Kansas is well positioned to be a forerunner in renewable energy production.
Energy & Natural Resources
Business Resources
Incentives & Financing, Taxes, Credits & Exemptions, Site Selection, Doing Business in Kansas
Quality Places
Infrastructure assessment, community planning, development support, and downtown activation
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TRAVEL KANSAS
Plan your trip to Kansas. Places to visit, things to do. Order a free Travel Guide.
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