Export experts meet with Kansas businesses during statewide tour

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TOPEKA (KSNT) – State leaders are announcing the start of an upcoming series of conferences aimed at showcasing international export opportunities to Kansas businesses.

The Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC) International Division unveiled plans Tuesday, July 2, for the Kansas Exporters Roundtable Series. It will be a monthly series beginning in July and will take KDC staff to 12 cities across the Sunflower State to offer advice to small and medium-sized businesses.

“When considering whether or not to export, think of it as a way to expand your business’s exposure to the world,” said Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. “Exporting can significantly expand your customer base, which translates directly into increased sales and profits.”

This monthly series is organized in collaboration with the US Commercial Service and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Both groups will have representatives who will present on export-related topics such as:

How exporting can increase turnover.
Information on financial assistance for export.
Export success stories or unique lessons.

“Because of our central location, available transportation and intermodal services, Kansas is an ideal state for manufacturing many high-quality products and services,” said Laura Lombard, director of the International Division. “The International team is staffed with top-notch personnel and extensive resources to help companies grow their sales and increase their exports. I encourage you to attend one of the roundtables and see how the Department of Commerce can help you and your business.”

The full schedule for the series, which will run from 2024 to 2025, is available below:

Wednesday, July 10 at noon in Hutchinson (register here)
10am on Monday, August 19 in Salina (register here)
10am on Friday, September 6 in Hugoton (register here)
9am Tuesday, October 8th at McPherson (register here)
8am Wednesday, November 20 in Wichita (register here)
Wednesday, December 11 at noon in Manhattan (register here)
Wednesday, January 22 at noon at Seneca (register here)
8:30am Wednesday, February 12 in Lawrence (register here)
11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4 in Olathe (register here)
11am Tuesday, April 15th in Colby (register here)
11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 in Dodge City (register here)
Friday April 25 at noon in Hays (register here)
8am Tuesday, May 6 in Pittsburgh (register here)
11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7 in Emporia (register here)
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25 in Leavenworth-Lansing (register here)

If you have any questions, please email April Chiang of the KDC at [email protected]. More information is available online by clicking here.

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