Team Kansas

09/08/2024

We are proud to have sponsored the 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Gala, an event that highlights the incredible contributions of minority- and women-owned businesses in Kansas. 🎉 These businesses represent the innovation, diversity, and strength that make Kansas a top destination for economic growth and success. 🌾

From our diverse workforce to our commitment to fostering opportunities, Kansas is ready to welcome new businesses and help them thrive. Congratulations to all the award winners for your outstanding achievements! 👏

Learn More: https://teamkansas.org/2024/09/08/celebrating-kansas-minority-and-women-owned-business-successes/

Press Release: https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2024/09/governor-kelly-congratulates-recipients-of-39th-annual-minority-and-women-business-awards/

Membership: https://teamkansas.org/membership/

Department of Commerce

09/01/2024

MARSHALLTOWN is investing $27M in a new distribution center in Wyandotte County, creating 40 new jobs! 🛠️

This expansion highlights Kansas’s strategic location and skilled workforce, making it a prime destination for growing businesses. As Lt. Gov. David Toland said, "When companies like MARSHALLTOWN are looking to expand – they look to Kansas."

Get the full story from the Kansas Department of Commerce: https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2024/08/governor-kelly-announces-marshalltown-to-invest-27m-create-40-jobs-in-wyandotte-county/

Team Kansas News:
https://teamkansas.org/2024/09/01/marshalltowns-strategic-investment-in-wyandotte-county/

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08/25/2024

🐾 In case you missed the big news!🐾 Elanco Animal Health Inc. is investing $130M to expand its Elwood facility, creating 70 new jobs! Proud of the Kansas Department of Commerce team for helping make Kansas the go-to destination for industry leaders and expansion!

The full scoop from Kansas Commerce:
https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2024/08/governor-kelly-elanco-to-invest-130-million-create-70-jobs-in-elwood/

TK News:
https://teamkansas.org/2024/08/25/elancos-130m-investment-brings-70-new-jobs-to-elwood-kansas/

Membership:
https://teamkansas.org/membership/

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08/01/2024

Team Kansas is thrilled to share the exciting news from the Kansas Department of Commerce about Summit Truck Bodies’ significant investment in our state! 🚚 🌻

https://teamkansas.org/2024/08/01/50-million-investment-in-wathena/

Learn more from the Kansas Department of Commerce:
https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2024/07/governor-kelly-announces-summit-truck-bodies-investing-50m-creating-80-new-jobs-in-wathena/

03/22/2024

🎉Congratulations to our partners at Kansas Commerce! Marvin, a leading manufacturer of windows and doors, will invest $76.5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Kansas. This 400,000-square-foot facility, set to complete in 2025, will create approximately 100 full-time positions across Marvin's manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly divisions, with the anticipation of employing a 600-person workforce by 2028 📈.
Marvin's decision to select Kansas City was influenced by our strong workforce 💪, commitment to education 🎓, collaborative approach to economic development, and compatibility. As Marvin expands its operations to 17 cities across North America, we are proud to be part of their growth trajectory and look forward to the prosperity this will bring to Kansas 🌻.
This is a testament to our state's appeal to businesses and our commitment to making Kansas the best place to live, work, and raise a family 🌻.

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows and doors, has selected Kansas City, Kansas, as the future home of its latest manufacturing facility. Marvin is investing $76.5 million to build a 400,000-square-foot facility in the Scannell 435 Logistics...

03/06/2024

“We have a sister company that is located in Tulsa, so we considered building there, but the State of Kansas and Sumner County really stepped up to the plate and made Wellington a wise choice for us,” -- Elite Harness President Nathan Smith

Stepping up to the plate. That is exactly what the State of Kansas, and amazing communities like Sumner County do. 🌻 ⚾ 🔥

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elite Harness is investing $14 million, creating 110 new jobs, in Wellington. Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. Elite will produce wiring harnesses and custom cables f...

03/01/2024

What a great opportunity for high school girls looking at a career in Tech. KC region only for now! KC Tech Council

KC Tech Council’s LEGiT KC program is strategically crafted to empower and equip female-identifying students entering their Junior (class of 2026) and Senior (class of 2025) years of high school with tech exposure, career guidance, leadership opportunities and invaluable mentorship. High school gi...

01/01/2024

🌟 MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU OPPORTUNITY, JOY AND PROSPERITY🌟

To our valued partners and esteemed members of Team Kansas,

As we bid farewell to an extraordinary year, filled with remarkable achievements and tremendous growth, we embark on a new journey filled with endless possibilities and boundless potential. 🎉

It is with great pride that we reflect on our collective efforts and the unwavering support that has propelled us to become the fastest-growing economy in the nation. Together, we have fostered stability, attracted significant business investments, and expanded our talented workforce. 💼

Together, we will continue to drive economic growth, make Kansas a prime destination for businesses, and create a brighter future for all. 🌻🎆

12/28/2023

We are thrilled to share that the Kansas economy has experienced remarkable growth, outpacing the entire nation! 📈 According to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), our state's economy grew by an impressive 9.7% in the 3rd quarter of 2023, making it the fastest-growing economy in the country. 🚀 This follows our exceptional growth rate of 7.4% in the 2nd quarter, which was the second-fastest in the nation.

🙌 Team Kansas is proud of our remarkable achievements and grateful for the continued support of Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Commerce. Together, we are driving economic success and making Kansas a prime destination for businesses and opportunities. Let's keep the momentum going! 🌻🚀⭐