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Manager, In-State Business Development @KansasCommerce. Proud husband, father of two beautiful daughters, completely disgusted Mets fan.

Pittsburg, Kansas
Joined March 2020
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If there’s a place that knows how to make it and ship it, it’s Kansas! Do you know any manufacturing and distribution companies, large or small, that have made an impact in your community? Nominate them for our To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards! bit.ly/3No7St1
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Interested in business development, working collaboratively and enjoy taking on complex challenges? Join our team and help us to continue creating an environment for Kansas businesses to flourish.    Learn more about this open position here: bit.ly/3Fr5iz1
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Thanks Janet. It was a lot of fun!
Great crowd tonight at the To The Stars Kansas Business Awards recognizing lots of amazing Kansas businesses! @ecomm_ks @networkkansas @KansasCommerce
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Packed room & agenda at the Greater Manhattan Lenders Lunch! Thank you @JennLairdKS for all the work you do, and to @imajayhawk, Thomas, @bhenry_ks for attending. @ecomm_ks @MHKChamber @wamegochamber @cityofmhk @StartupCats @networkkansas @KansasCommerce
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The deadline is fast approaching. Please nominate a business and help us recognize & honor the outstanding contributions they make to our communities.
🌟 SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS BY FRIDAY🌟 The 2022 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards will celebrate outstanding businesses and community leaders all across the state. Review the categories and submit your nominations by midnight, August 12! bit.ly/3uOWDkB
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I am honored to join Simmons Pet Food leaders to see the new expansion of the facility in @CityofEmporiaKS on my #ProsperityonthePlains tour. This expansion is across two Kansas communities, investing a total of $115 million and creating more than 170 new jobs.
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Join us at To the Stars: Celebrating Kansas Businesses to recognize businesses making a difference in your community. RSVP today for one of our Regional Awards Luncheons: kansascommerce.gov/celebrate…
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To The Stars: Celebrating Kansas Businesses will be hosting regional award events in April to celebrate local businesses. To learn more about the businesses making a difference in your community and register for an event in your area go to: kansascommerce.gov/celebrate…
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.@GovLauraKelly today announced that Kansas has won the coveted Governor’s Cup award for the most economic development investment per capita in the nation. This is the first time Kansas has won this prestigious award. bit.ly/3Mklwfm
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Thanks Emily and everyone with @RevitalizeYc for inviting me to attend your meeting today! There was great conversation & and ideas.
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Last week, @FedExGround announced plans to build a distribution center in Pittsburg. The expansion of Highway 69 was key to their decision & will provide increased capacity and greater opportunity for SEKS economic development in the future. Read more: bit.ly/3BqsQAU
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I was honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday and impressed with the tour of the new facility!
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The Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit (KAITC) Program is open for 2022 Qualified Company applications! #KansasAngels #InvestKansas kansascommerce.gov/angels
Love watching building transformations in downtown Emporia! This future upper story RHID project will allow for more housing in downtown! @MainStreetKS @KansasCommerce @NatlMainStreet @LtGovToland
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“When someone asks, ‘Why Kansas?’ my answer has remained the same since the beginning: Kansas is open for business.” – Read this article from Brad Fourby to learn how @LeafyGreenFarms is filling a need for fresh, healthy produce in Pittsburg. bit.ly/3mGA91j
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Recognize a Kansas exporter by nominating them for the 2022 Governor's Exporter of the Year award. Nominations are open now until Jan. 31, 2022. bit.ly/3oWDAj6
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🚨 BREAKING: 2021 is officially the most successful year for business in Kansas history! 🚨 This year, businesses have invested over $3.5 billion in Kansas - creating/retaining more than 40,000 jobs. That's huge for our families and economy.
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I enjoyed the WSU Economic Outlook Conference in Hays yesterday and getting the opportunity to discuss our agency’s success and exciting momentum!
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