Kansas Chamber

06/17/2026

Tiffany Hall, Executive Director of the Kansas Chamber Education Foundation, is on the road this week in the Lindsborg and Salina area with Leadership Kansas.

She kicked things off with a stop in Lindsborg at Hemslojd, which recently celebrated an incredible milestone. The business has been operating for 42 years, with the current owners proudly stewarding it for the past 15. It is a great example of the small businesses that help define communities across Kansas.

From there, Tiffany made her way to Salina, where Leadership Kansas is spending the week. One of the first stops was Black Hawk Flights at the National Guard, giving participants a firsthand look at the work being done to serve and protect our state.

06/15/2026

Access. Influence. Connection.

Join business leaders from across the state in Washington, D.C. for the Kansas Chamber Congressional Fly-In, September 23 to 25, 2026. This exclusive, members-only experience offers direct access to Kansas’ federal delegation, timely policy discussions, and meaningful connections that move business forward.

This event is one you don’t want to miss. Become a Kansas Chamber member to attend this premier event.

https://kansaschamber.org/events/

06/10/2026

Hear directly from candidates for Governor on June 25th!

The Kansas Chamber is bringing 2026 gubernatorial candidates to Wichita for an important conversation with the business community ahead of the primary election.

This is a unique opportunity for Kansas Chamber members to gain firsthand insight into where candidates stand on the issues that matter most, including workforce, taxes, regulation, and economic competitiveness.

06/08/2026

Eric Stafford’s journey from leading government affairs to serving as President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber reflects a deep commitment to advancing pro-business policy and strengthening Kansas’ economy. After more than a decade advocating for Kansas employers at the Statehouse, Eric is now focused on guiding the Chamber’s next chapter and continuing its work to support growth, competitiveness, and opportunity across the state.

Read more:

New Kansas Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Eric Stafford dishes on his professional path and vision for the organization.

06/05/2026

Patrick Barnes, Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development at the Kansas Chamber, spent time in Lindsborg yesterday connecting with members and community leaders.

It was a great mix of leadership, local perspective, and community pride around one table, with Corey Peterson of Hemslojd, Inc., Rep. Rick Wilborn, Rep. Kristey Williams, Candidate Lori Schultz, and Mayor Clark Schultz all highlighting what makes Lindsborg such a strong and connected community.

Strong relationships like these are what keep the Kansas Chamber moving forward!

06/03/2026

Kansas is stable, but stability alone isn’t enough to compete.

The Kansas Chamber’s 2026 Competitiveness Bluebook shows where we stand today.

Kansas ranks 33rd in total GDP and 49th in GDP growth, well below the national average.
Population growth remains limited, and income ranks in the middle nationally.

At the same time, Kansas continues to show strength in key areas like cost of doing business and business friendliness. The data is clear. Kansas has a strong foundation, but we are not keeping pace with faster-growing states.

That is why Kansas Forward is focused on growing our population, strengthening our workforce, and increasing economic output.

Understanding where we stand is the first step toward moving Kansas forward.

https://ow.ly/9MzE50Z7e08

06/02/2026

Round two of our favorite moments from the Ad Astra Invitational ⛳

All in support of the Kansas Chamber PAC and its mission to elect pro-business leaders who keep Kansas moving forward.

05/26/2026

Kansas Forward reflects the Kansas Chamber's vision focusing on the decisions that shape Kansas’s economic future.

We sat down with Senator Jeff Klemp, business owner and entrepreneur, for a Policy Conversation with the Kansas Chamber focused on workforce growth, taxes, infrastructure, and what it takes to keep Kansas competitive.

Kansas Chamber members can find the full interview in their inboxes.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice.

05/19/2026

Kansas Forward focuses on the decisions that shape Kansas’s economic future.

We sat down with Senator Kellie Warren, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, for a post‑session Policy Conversation with the Kansas Chamber focused on tort reform and Kansas’s legal climate.

Kansas Chamber members can access the full interview. Check your inbox!