Business Finance
The Business Finance unit oversees a variety of incentive and service programs for
the Business Development Division. Our staff works closely with the Business Development
Retention & Expansion and Recruitment project managers to help you understand program
requirements and provide the necessary forms and detailed technical assistance to
participate in Kansas business incentives. Programs include job creation tax credits,
investment tax credits, sales tax project exemptions and revolving loan funds for
local infrastructure projects, as well as "forgivable" and interest-bearing
loans for new and existing businesses.
Business Finance staff also provides cost-benefit analysis and liaison to the Kansas
Board of Tax Appeals for local property tax abatement applications, Enterprise Zone
designation as a non-metropolitan business region for counties, Private Activity
Bond allocations and assistance to local economic developers utilizing the Business
Retention & Expansion E-Survey tool.
For more information and assistance, please contact Darla Price by phone at (785)
296-1868 or e-mail at dprice@kansascommerce.com.
Association Health Care Access Program
This plan offers grants or no-interest loans to associations to assist their members obtain access to quality affordable health care plans.
More...
Certified Development Companies
The network of Certified Development Companies throughout the state provides financial packaging services to small businesses using a variety of private and government sources.
More...
High Performance Incentive Program
This program provides tax incentives to eligible employers that pay above-average wages and are committed to skills development for their workers.
More...
Kansas Economic Opportunity Initiatives Fund
These funds are provided by the State Legislature to address unique opportunities or emergencies that may have substantial impact on the Kansas economy. Examples include major expansion of a Kansas business, potential location of a major employer in Kansas, or the closing of a major federal or state institution.
More...
Kansas Enterprise Zone
The Kansas Enterprise Zone Program provides potential Kansas sales tax exemption and Kansas income/privilege tax credits to businesses creating new jobs in Kansas through major capital investment projects.
More...
Kansas Partnership Fund
The Partnership Fund program provides loans to Kansas cities or counties for infrastructure improvements directly related to specific business projects creating new jobs and capital investment.
More...
Private Activity Bonds
Private Activity Bonds are federally tax-exempt bonds that can lower financing costs for qualifying projects.
More...
Property Tax Abatement Assistance
Assistance is provided to businesses and governmental entities applying for property tax abatement. Division staff liaisons with the Board of Tax Appeals, provides technical assistance on the application process, and runs a complimentary cost benefit analysis to ensure a BOTA response within 30 days.
More...
Small Employer Cafeteria Plan Development Program
This plan offers grants to encourage and expand the use of cafeteria benefit plans authorized by 26 U.S.C. 125 (Section 125 cafeteria plans) by small businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
More...