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Kansas communities, it's time to make your mark! Round 2 of the Empower Kansas ๐—œ๐— ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—ง ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ is OPEN. Eligible Empower ...
09/28/2026

Kansas communities, it's time to make your mark! Round 2 of the Empower Kansas ๐—œ๐— ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—ง ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ is OPEN.

Eligible Empower Kanas communities can apply for up to $15,000 for projects that last, like public art, park upgrades, welcome signs, downtown faรงades, community gardens, and more. A 1:1 match is required, and up to half can come from volunteer hours.

The deadline to apply is October 31st, 2026, so don't wait! Let's build places Kansans are proud to call home.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4ARSeOu

Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) heard your great feedback from across the state โ€” and is responding in kind. Meet the...
09/25/2026

Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) heard your great feedback from across the state โ€” and is responding in kind. Meet the rebrand, Empower Kansas!

Empower Kansas is your new and improved statewide network for communities committed to improving quality of places through leadership, collaboration, volunteerism and community-driven action. Together, we are creating a brighter future.

Interested in learning how to empower your community? Read more about the program here: https://bit.ly/4z0UqBx

Registration for the ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€: ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ceremony closes tonight at midnight! You wonโ€™t want to mi...
09/21/2026

Registration for the ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€: ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ceremony closes tonight at midnight!

You wonโ€™t want to miss this special evening celebrating the Kansas businesses making a difference in communities across the Sunflower State.

Get your RSVP in before registration closes!

๐Ÿ“… Oct 8, 2026 | Fiorella's Event Center, Overland Park

Don't wait. RSVP here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4wUM2CE

Congratulations to Summit Truck Bodies on the grand opening of their new 220,000-sq-ft facility in Wathena! This $50M i...
09/18/2026

Congratulations to Summit Truck Bodies on the grand opening of their new 220,000-sq-ft facility in Wathena!

This $50M investment doubles production capacity and is expected to create 80 new jobs โ€” proof that Kansas is a place where homegrown businesses grow big. From a Wathena startup in 2003 to a 352,000-sq-ft operation serving customers across North America โ€” that's the kind of growth story we love to see.

Congrats to CEO Kris Eidsness and the entire Summit team on reaching new heights!

You won't want to miss out on the excitement and celebration. Registration for the 2026 ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€: ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐˜„...
09/18/2026

You won't want to miss out on the excitement and celebration. Registration for the 2026 ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€: ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ is still open, but time is running out.

Don't wait any longer to secure your seat (or table) for a night celebrating Kansas' best business, exporters and our newest Kansas Business Hall of Fame inductees. Be in the room where it happens! ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿญ.

๐Ÿ“… Oct 8, 2026 | Fiorella's Event Center, Overland Park

Register now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4wUM2CE

'Tis (almost) the season, Kansas! All 105 counties are invited to join the Statehouse Ornament Project โ€” create an ornam...
09/17/2026

'Tis (almost) the season, Kansas! All 105 counties are invited to join the Statehouse Ornament Project โ€” create an ornament that captures the people, places, and traditions that make YOUR county one of a kind.

The top 3 ornaments from each county will shine on the State Holiday Tree at the Kansas State Capitol. Submissions are due October 1 and winners will be announced at the Kansas Association of Counties Annual Conference in December.

105 counties. One tree. Countless stories. Get your county's ornament in today!

https://bit.ly/472lcx6

Connect with Kansas's brightest business leaders at the 2026 ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€: ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€. An evening of cocktai...
09/14/2026

Connect with Kansas's brightest business leaders at the 2026 ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€: ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€.

An evening of cocktails, dinner, and recognition โ€” plus a room full of the people driving our state's economy forward.

๐Ÿ“… Oct 8, 2026 | Fiorella's Event Center, Overland Park

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $60/person | $450/table of 8

Save your spot ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4wUM2CE

ONE Kansas block. ONE extreme makeover. $500,000 up for grabs. We have just launched the BLOCK program โ€” a Kansas-style ...
09/14/2026

ONE Kansas block. ONE extreme makeover. $500,000 up for grabs.

We have just launched the BLOCK program โ€” a Kansas-style "extreme makeover" for your Main Street. New awnings, faรงades, signage, lighting โ€” a whole block transformed, fast.

This isn't a slow-burn grant. It's for communities that already have the vision, the partners, and the crews lined up to move NOW.

Got a block with 3+ buildings and big potential? Kansas Commerce wants to see it.

Applications are open and close September 30th, so don't wait!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dkiw1x

Bring your whole team! Tables of 8 are available for the 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards.A night of cocktails,...
09/04/2026

Bring your whole team! Tables of 8 are available for the 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards.

A night of cocktails, dinner, and celebrating the businesses that power Kansas.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $450/table (or $60/person)
๐Ÿ“… Oct 8 | Fiorella's Event Center
โณ Register by Sept 15

Book now ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4wUM2CE

Nearly 350 nominations. 11 categories. One unforgettable night. Join us as we celebrate Kansas's best businesses at the ...
08/28/2026

Nearly 350 nominations. 11 categories. One unforgettable night.

Join us as we celebrate Kansas's best businesses at the 2026 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards โ€” featuring the Governor's Award of Excellence, Exporter of the Year, the Randi Tveitaraas Jack International Business Development Award and 2 new Kansas Business Hall of Fame inductees!

๐Ÿ“… Oct 8, 2026 | Overland Park, KS

Reserve your table ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4wUM2CE

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915 SW Harrison Street , Ste 250
Topeka, KS
66612

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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