Category: Kansas News
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The Second Largest Private Investment in Kansas History – And a Major Win for the Animal Health Corridor
Merck Animal Health is investing $895 million to expand its De Soto, Kansas facility — the second largest private investment in state history. Team Kansas celebrates this major win for innovation, job creation, and the future of animal health.
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Fiserv Chooses Kansas
Kansas continues its incredible momentum on the national stage. Team Kansas proudly congratulates Governor Laura Kelly, the Kansas Department of Commerce, and all partners involved in today’s exciting announcement: Fiserv will open a Strategic Fintech Hub in Overland Park, Kansas, bringing 2,000 new high-wage jobs and a $6.5 billion economic impact over the next decade.
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Kansas Aviation Takes Flight: Major Expansion in Sumner County
Celebrating Growth in Kansas! Team Kansas extends its heartfelt congratulations to AAR CORP. on their commitment to expand operations in Wellington, Kansas, with a significant $9.5 million investment. This expansion will add 100,000 square feet to their facility in Sumner County and bring up to 100 new job opportunities to the region. We also applaud…
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Kansas Secures National Recognition with GAF Expansion in Newton
The GAF project is a testament to the power of partnerships. Harvey County Economic Development Council (HCEDC), a proud member of Team Kansas, played a key role in working with local leaders, state officials, and GAF to showcase Newton as the ideal location for their expansion. As GAF CEO John Altmeyer noted, Newton’s strong community…
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Celebrating Kansas’ Minority and Women-Owned Business Successes
Team Kansas was honored to sponsor the 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards Gala, a prestigious event celebrating the diversity, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit of Kansas’ minority- and women-owned businesses. Hosted by the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development, this year’s gala recognized 14 outstanding individuals and companies for…
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MARSHALLTOWN’s Strategic Investment in Wyandotte County
Team Kansas Celebrates MARSHALLTOWN’s $27M Investment in Wyandotte County MARSHALLTOWN has announced a $27 million investment in a new distribution center in Wyandotte County, creating 40 new jobs. This expansion highlights Kansas’s strategic advantages, including a central location and skilled workforce. As Lieutenant Governor David Toland noted, “When companies like MARSHALLTOWN are looking to expand…
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Elanco’s $130M Investment Brings 70 New Jobs to Elwood, Kansas
Team Kansas is excited to share in the recent Kansas Commerce announcement that Elanco Animal Health Inc. is investing $130 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas. This expansion is set to create 70 new jobs in Doniphan County over the next two years, marking yet another milestone in Kansas’s growing reputation as…
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$50 Million Investment in Wathena
We are thrilled to share the exciting news from Governor Laura Kelly, and the Kansas Department of Commerce, about Summit Truck Bodies’ significant investment in our state. Summit Truck Bodies (STB), a leader in service and lube truck body manufacturing, is investing $50 million to build a new state-of-the-art facility in Wathena. This strategic expansion…
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Kansas Wins Fourth Consecutive Gold Shovel Award
A Huge Win for the Kansas Department of Commerce and our State’s Economy! We’re incredibly excited that Kansas has won the Area Development magazine’s Gold Shovel Award for the fourth year in a row! This prestigious award recognizes outstanding economic development achievements, and Kansas is leading the pack in its category. This award is a…
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KMW Announces $105 Million Investment
Exciting news for Sterling! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news for our friends in Sterling and across Kansas! KMW, a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, announced a major investment in the state. Here’s the rundown: This investment is a win-win for everyone involved. “Kansas fought hard to win KMW’s investment because of the company’s…