• #ToTheStarsKS - Be sure to use our new hashtag in your posts and photos! 
  • You can now update your listings on TravelKS.com to convey business continuity amenities and practices related to COVID-19 such as mask requirements, cleaning protocols, occupancy limitations and so on.  This is a great way to help build traveler confidence in your business.  When you log into the extranet, go to  "Profile" > "Accounts" > "Manage Amenities." View this video tutorial for help.
  • Applications are open for the relief funding for economic development and connectivity in the state. Visit the Kansas Department of Commerce website to apply.  
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Sponsored by Kansas Tourism Division and TIAK

Date:  Wednesday, August 26, 1-2 p.m.

Speaker & Topic: Tracy Quillin with Humanities Kansas.  Tracy will be covering grants and other resources available as well as the Crossroads: Change in Rural America project that kicks off later this month.

Zoom Info:  https://zoom.us/j/93942071372

Meeting ID: 939 4207 1372
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We're highlighting good news and great ideas from around Kansas. If you see something that impresses you, send it to Kelli.Hilliard@ks.gov.

  • Telecasts of the Dynamic Discs Open that took place in June will be aired on the CBS Sports Network, August 26-29th.  Emporia is excited to have this opportunity to share disc golf with the largest audience it's ever seen! 
  • Kansas celebrated the 50th anniversary of the completion of I-70 this week. This 424-mile stretch of I-70 in Kansas was finished in June 1970, and has been an important freight corridor that has provided countless jobs and has kept Kansas moving!
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