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As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas.

The Business & Community Development Division strives to improve the Kansas economy through the creation and retention of jobs and capital investment, as well as improving the quality of life in our state’s communities, particularly in rural areas of Kansas.

Laura Lombard

Director, International Division

Phone: (785) 207-0739

laura.lombard@ks.gov

Team

Randi Tveitaraas Jack

Deputy Director, International Division
Phone: 785 296-7868
Randi.TveitaraasJack@ks.gov

April Chiang

Assistant Director, Export Promotion
Phone: 785- 296-5473
achiang@kansascommerce.com

Chang Lu

Recruitment & International Trade Project Manager
Phone: 913-307-7378
clu@kansascommerce.com

Laurie Pieper

Assistant Director, Global Resources
laura.pieper@ks.gov

Katie Chaires

International Project Manager
Phone: 785-250-8688
katie.chaires@ks.gov

Abena Taylor

International Trade Representative
abena.taylor@ks.gov

Cassidy Nolan

International Trade Representative
cassidy.nolan@ks.gov

Offices

Kansas Department of Commerce

Business and Community Development Division
1000 SW Jackson Street Curtis State Office Building, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785-296-5298