(Topeka, KAN.) The Kansas Chamber has announced its 2020 legislative agenda, a comprehensive plan designed to kindle a vibrant economy and propel the state’s competitiveness on the global stage. “The business community--from its entry-level workers to its top executives-- are the engine that keeps Kansas running...
Report shows changes to the Kansas tax code could improve Kansas business climate Topeka, KAN. - A report issued Tuesday by the Kansas Chamber and the Tax Foundation found the Kansas tax code needs significant changes to help improve the business climate and grow the state’s...
Limited Registrations are available for the 2019 WIB Conference Topeka, Kan. - Registration for the Kansas Chamber's 2019 Kansas Women In Business Conference (WIB) is quickly filling up. The WIB is Thursday, November 14th at The Oread in Lawrence, Kansas. The theme for the conference is...
Topeka, Kan. - Kansas Chamber President & CEO Alan Cobb issued the following statement regarding his decision not to run for U.S. Senate in 2020: "When U.S. Senator Pat Roberts announced he would not seek reelection in 2020, many Kansans, including myself, considered throwing their hats...
TOPEKA, KS (October 4, 2019) – Each year, the first Friday of October helps to highlight one of Kansas' key industries - manufacturing. "The manufacturing industry is a very important part of our state's economy," said Alan Cobb, President and CEO of the Kansas Chamber. "Manufacturing Day...
TOPEKA, KS (October 2, 2019) – Kansas saw the ranking of its legal climate plummet in the recent U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (IRL) 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey. Kansas fell 14 spots from its 2017 ranking of 18 to the 32nd most favorable legal...
Manhattan, KS (Sept. 3, 2019) - Manhattan will host the third annual Kansas Manufacturing Summit, a day-long forum providing those in manufacturing the opportunity to network, learn about manufacturing resources and industry trends, and gain insight into workforce development. The event will be held Wednesday,...
Kansas City, KS (July 18, 2019) - Time still remains to register for the 2019 Kansas Minority Business Summit (KMB) on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Kansas City Kansas Community College’s (KCKCC) Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center at 6565 State Ave in KCK. Hosted...
Topeka, KS (May 29, 2019) The Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb released the following statement Wednesday regarding the Kansas Legislature's failed effort to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of House Bill 2033: "It’s unfortunate that Governor Kelly and so many Kansas lawmakers are unable...
Topeka, KS (May 17, 2019) The Kansas Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb released the following statement regarding Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of House Bill 2033: "It's extremely disappointing to learn Governor Kelly vetoed a reasonable effort to show middle ground on addressing the tax increase...