Kansas
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.
Team
April Chiang
Assistant Director, Export Promotion
Phone: 785-296-5473
achiang@kansascommerce.com
Chang Lu
Regional Director, Asia & Export Promotion
Phone: 913-307-7378
chang.lu@ks.gov
Laurie Pieper
Director of Office of Small Business
laura.pieper@ks.gov
Katie Chaires
Regional Manager, Europe
Phone: 785-250-8688
katie.chaires@ks.gov
Tayton Majors
Regional Manager, Americas and Australia
Phone: 785-559-1510
tayton.majors@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
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.
Team
April Chiang
Assistant Director, Export Promotion
Phone: 785-296-5473
achiang@kansascommerce.com
Chang Lu
Regional Director, Asia & Export Promotion
Phone: 913-307-7378
chang.lu@ks.gov
Laurie Pieper
Director of Office of Small Business
laura.pieper@ks.gov
Katie Chaires
Regional Manager, Europe
Phone: 785-250-8688
katie.chaires@ks.gov
Tayton Majors
Regional Manager, Americas and Australia
Phone: 785-559-1510
tayton.majors@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