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An older logo of the Kansas Department of Commerce, still used in some areas of their website
The Kansas Department of Commerce is a department of the government of Kansas under the Governor of Kansas. As the state's lead economic development agency, it is responsible for business recruitment and expansion, as well as workforce development. The head of the Department is the Secretary of Commerce, who is appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the Kansas Senate.
Leadership
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The Department is led by the Secretary of Commerce. Under Governor Laura Kelly, David Toland is currently serving as the secretary.
Organization
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Secretary of Commerce
Deputy Secretary, Business and Community Development Division
Business Recruitment
Business and Technical Assistance
Business Finance
Training Services
Creative Arts Industries Commission
Deputy Secretary, Workforce Services Division
America's Job Link Alliance
Employment Services and Local Areas
Training Services
Workforce Training and Education Services
Information Technology
Chief Fiscal Officer, Fiscal Division
Chief Legal Counsel, Legal and Regulatory Division
Human Resources
Kansas Athletic Commission
Building Services
Regulatory Compliance
Executive Director, Governor's Council of Economic Advisors
Marketing and Communications Director
Executive Director of Business and Education Innovation