Commerce Launches Kansas Global Business Expansion Program

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce launched the Kansas Global Business Expansion (K-GLOBE) program on Wednesday.

The program merges two formerly separate programs, the Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program (KITSAP) and the Kansas International Trade Marketing Assistance Program (KITMAP), into one international business development-focused grant.

K-GLOBE is administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce’s International Division to support the exporting efforts of small- and medium-sized Kansas businesses by exhibiting products internationally at trade shows and conferences.

The grant assists Kansas companies by conducting export-related marketing and business development activities such as foreign sales trips, market research, website localization, and translation and interpretation services.

The new program provides companies with reimbursement for 50% of eligible direct expenses up to $10,000 per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Eligible businesses are companies with their headquarters located in Kansas whose products or services originated in the state, or with products that received substantial value-added processing in Kansas.

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