More than $9 billion invested in Kansas in just over 3 years

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Greater than $9 billion has been invested within the Sunflower State by non-public sector companies since January of 2019.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says that since she took workplace in January 2019, the Sunflower State has attracted greater than $9 billion in new investments by non-public sector companies. She stated the milestone continues the state’s record-breaking financial improvement.

Gov. Kelly famous that the Kansas Division of Commerce – led by Lieutenant Gov. David Toland – has closed on 658 financial improvement initiatives which have created or retained greater than 43,500 jobs all through the state.

“Our monitor report of totally funding colleges, investing in infrastructure, and increasing broadband entry has resulted in additional companies selecting to name Kansas dwelling,” Kelly stated. “Right here’s what this new, $9 billion milestone means for Kansans: Extra jobs, stronger communities, and better alternative.”

Kelly famous that the announcement follows a string of financial improvement wins for the state. Earlier in June, she stated Kansas gained the celebrated Gold Shovel Award for the second yr in a row for its excellence in attracting high-value funding initiatives which create a big variety of new jobs.

In March, Kelly additionally stated Kansas gained the Governor’s Cup because the state with essentially the most financial improvement investments per capita within the nation. She stated in April, Scorpion Organic Service invested $650 million in a brand new biomanufacturing facility in Manhattan.

“Governor Kelly has made financial improvement a precedence for all areas of the state,” stated Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. “So, passing the $9 billion mark isn’t a surprise. Corporations giant and small acknowledge Kansas as a successful funding – and the success tales simply preserve accumulating.”

Kelly additionally stated the Scorpion funding will carry 500 high-paying jobs to the world.

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