Kansas one of seven states selected to develop strategies to grow advanced manufacturing industries

The National Governors Association (NGA) announced today that Kansas is one of seven states selected to participate in the organization’s Policy Academy on developing strategies to expand advanced manufacturing industries. The initiative is called “Making” our Future: Encouraging Growth Opportunities in Manufacturing through Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Investment. Kansas, through the Department of Commerce and the [...]

Written on October 15, 2011 | Posted in Current News | Comments Off

Sugar Mound Arts & Crafts Festival

Mound City, Kan. – If you are looking for unusual arts and crafts, this is the place to come.  Hundreds of vendors come from all directions for this two-day event.  Southeast Kansas Business Journal attended the Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2011 and was not disappointed.  There is great and unusual food to enjoy as [...]

Written on October 9, 2011 | Posted in Current News | Comments Off

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM KANSASWORKS Independence 200 Arco Place, Suite 101, Independence, KS 67301  SECURITY GUARD OPENINGS: Full Time and Part Time positions!  Visit KANSASWORKS.com Job ID # 8531817 for more details! Phone: (620) 332-5904 ● Fax: (620) 331-0856 ● TTY: (620) 332-5926

Written on October 9, 2011 | Posted in Current News | Comments Off

Valent Aerostructures announces expansion in Fredonia

Valent Aerostructures announced today that it will expand its operations in Fredonia, Kan. The company, which currently employs 55 associates will break ground immediately on a new 50,000-square-foot building scheduled to be completed by March 2012. Valent will also be making a significant capital investment in machinery and will be increasing the current employee base [...]

Written on October 5, 2011 | Posted in Current News | Comments Off