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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced Communications Solutions, LLC (CSLLC) will expand its operations to Emporia, Kansas, creating 250 new jobs.
“Our partnership with CSLCC, which will create 250 new jobs in Emporia, is a testament to our state’s talented workforce and strong economy,” Governor Laura Kelly said...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the agency is awarding $4 million in cooperative agreements to 17 organizations under its Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge program.
RPIC provides planning support, technical assistance, and training to encourage placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can be used to help...
Demolition on Renewable Energy Groups’ partially constructed biodiesel facility may begin soon.
During the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors’ monthly meeting Friday, President Kent Heerman announced that demolition of the facility in southeast Emporia may begin as soon as Tuesday, weather permitting. An exact...
Kent Heermann announced his intention to retire as the president of the Emporia Regional Development Association during a meeting of the board Friday morning.
Heermann will remain in the role he has held for more than 27 years until the first quarter of 2022 in order to give the...
A $6.8 million development project on a portion of the DeBauge-Krueger tract, near 18th Avenue and Graphic Arts Road, passed the first round of approval from the Regional Development Association, Friday morning.
The development would bring in a QuikTrip convenience store and development of a new access road connecting...
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas voted to move forward with expansion plans for a staple Emporia business Friday morning.
Dynamic Distribution — which is classified as a separate business entity from Dynamic Discs, LLC — will now set its sights toward moving into the soon-to-be-vacated Detroit...
Governor Laura Kelly, local legislators and other members of the community helped Simmons Pet Food, Inc. celebrate the opening of its new 208,000-square foot Flexible Packaging facility in Emporia with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning.
The $60 million expansion is expected to create approximately 100 new jobs immediately, with...
Michelin today completed the acquisition of Camso, under the terms announced on July 12, 2018 and after obtaining all of the necessary approvals for the transaction. A total consideration of US$1.36 billion was paid for the acquisition.
Reporting net sales of US$1 billion, Camso has been designing, manufacturing and...
From humble beginnings in Emporia, an international company grew, its seeds having been planted 65 years ago by brothers E. L. (Bud) and R. E. (Gene) Hopkins.
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation celebrated its 65th birthday Monday.
“It is but a milestone in the history of Hopkins, one that we...
Simmons Pet Food, Inc., a supplier of custom and private label pet food solutions in the U.S. and Canada, recently broke ground on a facility expansion at its Flexible Packaging Facility in Emporia, KS. The $38 million investment will increase the facility by 200,000 square feet and create approximately 100...
Emporia, Kansas
This charming, walkable and bikeable town with 14 buildings on the National Register of Historic places is home to Emporia State University.
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Lawmakers found a sweet taste of a Kansas comeback in the rotunda.
Hostess Brands served up Twinkies, Donuts, and other treats for their 'Made in Kansas Day.' The Kansas Dept. of Commerce is organizing the series of events to showcase the state's manufacturing industry.
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