• Congrats to the following recent Attraction Development Grant recipients!  Applications for the next round will open in January 2023. 
    • Colonial Fox Theatre Pavilion - Pittsburg
    • Exploration Place Gallery Improvements - Wichita
    • Good Karma Micro-Dairy Improvements - Russell
    • Indian Peace Treaty Ground Improvements - Medicine Lodge
    • Kansas State Fair Expo Center Improvements - Hutchinson
    • Oregon Trail Glamping Project - Hiawatha
    • Route 66 Roadside Park - Baxter Springs
    • Walter Johnson Sign - Iola
    • White Tail Run Winery Disc Golf Course - Edgerton
    • World's Largest Belt Buckle - Abilene
    • Young Memorial Park Improvements - Colby
  • Deadline is Nearing! Grant applications are due for the Rural Mural and Public Art program on Monday, May 16. For more details on the grant click here.
  • Did you miss the huddle on Wednesday? If so you can watch the recording here to learn about the recently passed Rural Tax Incentive Bill. To learn more about the programs and how to utilize the resources make sure to register for the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation webinar next Thursday.
  • We are Hiring! We are looking for an intern who would assist with projects within our Marketing, Website, Agritourism and Byways programs. If you know someone who would be perfect for this position please have them check out the position here.
Internship
  • Did you miss a previous Travel Talk?  No worries....click here
  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Upcoming Webinars

Deja Vu: Lessons for the Restaurant Industry from the Lodging Industry

Date:  Tuesday, May 17
Time: 12pm CST
 
Join this webcast to explore the lodging industry’s evolution and the similar challenges it faced 20 years ago with the introduction of online travel agencies. Panelists translate lessons learned from lodging into advice for restaurant operators on how to best manage — and benefit from — these new channels.
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Statewide Housing Development Resources Webinar

Date:  Thursday, May 19
Time: 11am CST
 
It's time to formulate our plan for getting new resources into our communities across the state. We hope you'll join us to learn more about our development programs and how the anticipated new resources will expand our offerings. We're also seeking your input on our proposed rules, processes, and timeline for awarding funds.
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Decode the Future 2022

Date:  Thursday, May 19
Time: 12pm CST
 
We are living in a time of more. More insecurity. More global unrest. More technology and data concerns. And more pressure to act faster, more decisively, and with more purpose. The speed of change isn’t going to slow down, and tomorrow’s problems won’t get any less complex. As economic, societal, and environmental pressures rise, today’s leaders must adapt.
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