Business Retention & Expansion

Whether you’re thinking of starting a new business or taking your business to the next level, Commerce Business Retention & Expansion programs offer a variety of support tools. Business Retention & Expansion staff will help clients identify the appropriate programs and incentives for their business expansion, meet their licensing requirements and assess the strengths and weaknesses of a local community from a business perspective.

Regional Project Managers provide personalized assistance to Kansas existing and start-up businesses to ensure project confidentiality. Assistance includes developing incentive proposals based on the business’ needs and projected growth; ensuring that programs from all divisions of the Department of Commerce are considered for a project; and serving as a liaison with other State agencies, including the departments of Revenue, Labor and Health and Environment.

Additionally, the Regional Project Managers assist the local communities to ensure they are prepared to meet the needs of their growing business community. Services include Board Training and Strategic Planning facilitation, referral to community development assistance programs and serving as a liaison to other State and federal agencies.

Entrepreneurs will find the answers to many of their business startup questions through the First Stop Clearinghouse. The professional staff will give direction in licensing requirements, business registrations, necessary tax forms and local contacts.

For more information and assistance, please contact Susan NeuPoth Cadoret by phone at (785) 296-2781 or e-mail at scadoret@kansascommerce.com.