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Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo Connects Employers and Job Seekers This Week

Monday, April 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2025 Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo will be held Wednesday, April 16, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at the Great Bend Events Center (3111 10th Street). The event is free to attend and open to job seekers of... Read More.

Connect with Job Seekers at the Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo

Tuesday, March 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Time is running out to secure your booth for the Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo on April 16 at the Great Bend Events Center! This event attracts a diverse group of job seekers, including students looking for internships and... Read More.

Grow Workforce Partnership Announces the 2025 Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo

Monday, February 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Grow Workforce Partnership is excited to introduce the 2025 Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo, set for April 16 at the Great Bend Events Center. This event is designed to connect businesses with job seekers throughout Great Bend and... Read More.

Grow Your Future in Ag with the McPherson Chamber of Commerce AFA Scholarship

Monday, February 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Do you know a student who’s ready to grow their future in ag? The McPherson Chamber of Commerce AFA Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for those pursuing careers in agriculture, food, or related fields.Any high school senior residing in McPherson... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces Powerhouse Lineup for 2024 Grow Workforce Summit

Monday, November 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is thrilled to announce an impressive lineup of panelists for the upcoming 2024 Grow Workforce Summit, scheduled for November 13th at the Great Bend Events Center. This year’s event promises... Read More.

Empower Your Business – Registration Open for 2024 Grow Workforce Summit Nov. 13, 2024

Monday, November 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit, a premier event designed to inform and inspire employers and managers in the Barton County area. This year’s summit, organized in collaboration with the... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit

Monday, August 26

By Great Bend Economic Development Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit Nov. 13, 2024, a premier event designed to inform and inspire employers and managers in the Barton County area. This year’s summit, organized in... Read More.

Grow Workforce Presents Hireworks Employer and Jobseeker Summit

Tuesday, October 24

By Grow Workforce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Do you want to elevate your company? Do you need quality employees to join your workforce lineup? If you answered YES, to either of these questions, this event is for YOU!The Grow Workforce Partnership is excited to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $200,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce to expand the state’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $13.97... Read More.

Kansas Population Predicted to Grow but Slowly

Wednesday, August 2

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — The population of Kansas is forecast to grow more slowly in the next 50 years than previously predicted, according to a new report. A Wichita State economic research center predicted the population of Kansas will grow on average about 0.3%... Read More.

Kansas Revenue Forecast Expects Surplus to Grow to $3 billion, Pending Tax Cuts

Friday, April 21

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Budget analysts and economists expect cooling inflation and modest growth to push state revenues slightly higher than expected over the next couple of years, preserving a surplus cushion of billions of dollars.The projection is expected to shape... Read More.