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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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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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April 21, 2026
Governor Kelly Visits Geoprobe, 2025 Exporter of the Year
April 21, 2026
Office of Broadband Announces $16.3 Million in New Grant Funding
April 16, 2026
Spring Into a New Career at KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair
April 15, 2026
Kansas Commerce Selects Third Round of Rural Champions
April 13, 2026
Commerce Opens Nominations for 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards
April 10, 2026
Taiwanese Battery Manufacturer Selects Liberal for New U.S. Facility
April 8, 2026
Pony Express Historic Byway Designated as Kansas’ 13th Scenic Byway
March 25, 2026
Registered Apprenticeship Small Business Grants Awarded; New Round Opens
March 23, 2026
Governor Kelly Announces Indra Group to Invest Nearly $7.5M to Manufacture Air Traffic Radars in Kansas
March 20, 2026
Kansas Tourism Named Destination of the Year, Earns National Marketing Honors
March 19, 2026
Grant Applications Open to Expand Rural Registered Apprenticeship Programs
March 18, 2026
Pilot Commerce Grant to Support Renovating Industrial, Manufacturing Buildings
March 17, 2026
Feeling Lucky? Spring into a New Career at Upcoming Weekend Virtual Job Fair
March 13, 2026
Commerce Celebrates Community Development Block Grant Awards Across State
March 11, 2026
Kansas Tourism Fuels Visitor Experiences with $1 Million in Attraction Development Grants
March 2, 2026
KAC Grant Applications Now Open to Support Community Arts
February 25, 2026
Governor Kelly Announces Nominations are Open for 2026 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award
February 20, 2026
Commerce Reopens Tax Credit Opportunities for Nonprofits, Healthcare Entities
February 17, 2026
Explore New Opportunities at Upcoming KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair
February 13, 2026
Commerce Launches Two New Kansas Community Empowerment Grants
February 12, 2026
Gamechangers & Champions Event to Feature Startup Pitch Competition, Networking
February 10, 2026
Upper Floor Housing Coming to Two Kansas Main Street Communities
February 3, 2026
Governor Kelly Celebrates Joe Walsh, Other Kansas Artists at Governor’s Arts Awards
January 29, 2026
Kansas Tourism Shares Video Campaign Celebrating Kansas’ 165th Birthday
January 29, 2026
Commerce Launches Grant to Promote Rural Opportunities in Kansas
January 28, 2026
Commerce Awards Over $4 Million in CDBG Grants to Kansas Communities
January 28, 2026
Commerce Launches Grant to Support Innovation, Incubator Spaces in Small Communities
January 22, 2026
KANSAS! Magazine Releases Second Kids’ Edition for Students Across the State
January 12, 2026
Commerce Seeking Support to Identify Vacant Buildings for Redevelopment
January 9, 2026
New Grant Opportunities Available Through Revised SIGNS Program
January 8, 2026
Commerce Hosts First Virtual Job Fair of New Year with New Opportunities
December 31, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces $6.7M in Broadband Acceleration Grants for Kansas
December 24, 2025
Fifteen Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced
December 22, 2025
Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas
December 15, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Over $1M for Apprenticeship Programs
December 11, 2025
Commerce Opens Applications for Rural Champions Program
December 8, 2025
Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal
December 4, 2025
Commerce Encourages Jobseekers and Employers to Take Advantage of Upcoming Virtual Job Fair
December 1, 2025
Commerce Awards $100,000 for Tourism Marketing Projects Across Kansas
November 21, 2025
Kansas Tourism Celebrates 80 Years of KANSAS! Magazine
November 19, 2025
Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities
November 17, 2025
Commerce Shares Upcoming November Virtual Job Fair for Jobseekers and Employers
November 10, 2025
Kansas, Korea Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Reciprocal Driver’s Licenses
October 31, 2025
Commerce Launches New Program to Power Research, Innovation in Kansas
October 22, 2025
Commerce Wins President’s Award for Innovation from COSCDA for Youth Job Training Program in Bartlett
October 17, 2025
Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Commerce Celebrate Kansas Businesses at 2025 ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony
October 6, 2025
ROOMS Grants Available for Upper-Floor Housing in Main Street Communities
October 6, 2025
KANSASWORKS Encourages Employers, Jobseekers to Join Statewide Job Fair
October 3, 2025
Kansas Arts Commission Opens Nominations for 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards
October 1, 2025
Commerce Announces $23M in Funding Available for Broadband Investments
September 30, 2025
Commerce Offers $1.5M in HEAL Grants to Revitalize Downtown Buildings
September 23, 2025
Commerce Receives IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award
September 23, 2025
Tallgrass Artist Residency Program Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiration
September 19, 2025
Kansas Tourism Wins Second National Award for Sunflower Summer Program
September 17, 2025
Commerce Announces 12 Rural Mural Awards to Enrich Kansas Communities
September 15, 2025
Commerce Assistant Secretary to Serve on IEDC Board of Directors
September 10, 2025
KANSASWORKS Partners With Kansas Companies to Offer Weekend Job Fair
August 27, 2025
Commerce Receives IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award
August 25, 2025
Grant Applications Open to Help Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Kansas
August 22, 2025
Fourth Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives
August 8, 2025
Commerce Awards $362,000 in E-HEAL Funding for Rural Downtown Buildings
August 4, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption
August 4, 2025
Commerce’s Quality Places Division Awarded Two National Impact Awards
August 1, 2025
KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair Fuels a New Economic Era for Kansas
July 29, 2025
Commerce Awards Over $8.7 Million in CDBG Funds to Support 16 Community Projects
July 16, 2025
‘Hire a Veteran Day’ Virtual Job Fair Focuses on Transitioning Servicemembers
July 15, 2025
Commerce Announces Awardees to Implement Innovative ACCEL-KS Program
July 15, 2025
Kansas Arts Commission Awards $1M for Arts and Culture Projects
July 14, 2025
Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto
July 9, 2025
KANSASWORKS Highlights Career Opportunities at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair
July 9, 2025
Commerce Groundbreaking ROI Study on Registered Apprenticeships
July 9, 2025
Commerce Awards $4.1 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Revitalization Efforts
July 8, 2025
2025 Sunflower Summer Free Program Opens Statewide on July 12
July 3, 2025
Commerce Launches New Chapter of Kansas Community Empowerment Program
June 24, 2025
International Delegation Visits Kansas for One Health Industry Engagement Days
June 23, 2025
To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards Headed to Pittsburg – Nominate A Business Today
June 23, 2025
Kansas Tourism Announces 2025Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup
June 16, 2025
KANSASWORKS Hosts June Virtual Job Fair for Open Positions Across Kansas
June 12, 2025
Commerce Supports Five Communities with Upper Floor Units Downtown
June 11, 2025
Commerce Launches New Kansas Small Business Office
June 10, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus
June 4, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces $2.3M for Digital Skills Programs to Drive Workforce Readiness
June 2, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Groundbreaking of $43M Freestate Middle Mile Network Broadband Initiative
May 28, 2025
Collaboration Fuels Investment in Kansas’ Smallest Rural Communities
May 27, 2025
Kansas Tourism Awards Almost $600K in Attraction Development Grants
May 23, 2025
Sunflower Summer Program Wins National Award for Tourism Impact
May 15, 2025
Craig VanWey Named Commerce Employee of the Year
May 12, 2025
Commerce Deputy Secretary Recognized as Top Economic Developer
May 8, 2025
Merck Animal Health Investing $895M in De Soto Plant Expansion
May 6, 2025
Commerce Opens Nominations for 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards
May 6, 2025
Commerce Offers Opportunity to Attend 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress
April 30, 2025
Commerce International Division Recognized for Excellence in Export Promotion
April 30, 2025
Commerce Launches Blueprint to Build Grant Program for Community Centers
April 29, 2025
KANSASWORKS to Hold Weekend Statewide Virtual Job Fair in May
April 25, 2025
Kansas Arts Commission Announces 2025 Tallgrass Artists-in-Residence
April 24, 2025
Commerce Awards Over $1.5 Million to Help Fund Downtown Revitalization Projects
April 22, 2025
Commerce Awards CDBG Grants to Support Commercial Revitalization Projects
April 21, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Fiserv to Open Strategic Fintech Hub in Kansas; Create 2,000 Jobs
April 21, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Partnership with Fiserv to Launch Strategic Fintech Hub
April 17, 2025
Commerce Encourages Communities to Attend Housing Resources Event
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