As the state's lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity. The Department comprises various programs and services that create jobs, attract investment, provide training, encourage community development and promote Kansas as a great place to live, work and play.
AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry - one of the world's fastest growing energy industries. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world.
The Blue Green Alliance is a national partnership of labor unions and environmental organizations dedicated to expanding the number and quality of jobs in the green economy. With partners USW, Sierra Club, CWA, NRDC, LIUNA, SEIU and UWUA, the Blue Green Alliance is uniting more than six million people in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy.
The Kansas Logistics Park is located between interstates 35 and 135 and provides access to two Class 1 rail carriers as well as the Watco short-line railroads. The central location enables original equipment manufacturers and suppliers to minimize the burden of supplying large components into the heart of the nation’s wind resources.
The Great Lakes WIND Network has established a worldwide reputation in working with original equipment manufacturers to assess readiness and capabilities of prospective component suppliers who wish to enter the wind industry's manufacturing supply chain. The organization also serves as a valuable resource to industry original equipment manufacturers by connecting them with competitive component suppliers across the United States.
Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI) of Manhattan, Kansas, is an organization affiliated with Kansas State University that offers a wide variety of services to help companies and individuals engineer solutions and develop new products for commercialization. AMI draws upon the resources of a talented team of experts in engineering, product design, manufacturing and business that work side-by-side with its clients to meet their specific goals.
The Climate and Energy Project (CEP) supports lively, informed conversations about our energy future. Our goal is to help halt the Midwest's contributions to global warming and climate change. We support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by increasing energy efficiency and developing renewable energies in a sustainable manner.
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