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Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

Join Chamber Chat with the McPherson Chamber of Commerce

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Have you taken advantage of this unique Chamber member benefit? Chamber Chat is a weekly pre-recorded 4-minute radio show that airs Thursday mornings on Ad Astra Radio. Chamber director Debbie Hawkinson interviews a different Chamber partner... Read More.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

By the Kansas Department of CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties.Individuals who earn an associate... Read More.

Numerous Career Opportunities Available at Commerce Virtual Job Fair

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages Kansas jobseekers and employers seeking new talent to participate in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will take place from 8:00... Read More.