CS Kansas City's Local Partners

Kansas Department of Commerce
International Trade Division

1000 SW Jackson, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785) 296-3481
https://www.kansascommerce.gov/international/

The Kansas Department of Commerce administers programs and services to support businesses, grow the economy and improve the quality of life across Kansas.  The International Division offers both export and foreign direct investment assistance to help your company grow in Kansas.

Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri International Trade & Investment Office

301 W. High St, Ste 720
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 751-4855

https://exportmissouri.mo.gov/

The Missouri International Trade & Investment Office offers export assistance in the State of Missouri, with 11 foreign offices located in Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. These offices also play a major role in foreign direct investment lead generation within their respective markets.

Kansas Department of Agriculture

1320 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 564-6700
https://agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/agricultural-marketing-advocacy-and-outreach-team/international-marketing-programs2

Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector, including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The Agricultural Marketing, Advocacy and Outreach team offers a variety of programs and services to assist Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses market their products and services overseas.

Missouri Department of Agriculture
Ag Business Development Division

1616 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-4762
https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/intmkt/

The Missouri Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Domestic and International Marketing Program provides a variety of marketing services and has successfully linked Missouri’s producers of processed foods, including meat and poultry; food ingredients; feed ingredients; identity preserved grains; forest products; purebred livestock; and other ag-related products to buyers throughout the U.S. and around the globe, resulting in millions of dollars and increased market exposure.

Mid America District Export Council (MADEC)

MADEC is one of 59 DECs throughout the country charged with encouraging and supporting the export of goods and services that will strengthen individual companies, stimulate U.S. economic growth, and create jobs.  MADEC is made up of experienced international business-people who provide guidance and assistance in international markets. 

For more information on the Mid America District Export Council, visit their website at https://midamericadec.com/

Kansas Small Business Development Centers

Managed by the Small Business Administration, America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) represent the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners, and funded in part by the United States Congress through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can go to their local SBDCs for FREE face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics.

There are nearly 1,000 local centers available to provide no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses. The following SBDCs are located in Kansas:

Small Business Development Center at JCCC
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (913) 469-3878
https://www.jccc.edu/community-resources/ksbdc/

KU Small Business Development Center
718 New Hampshire St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 843-8844
https://business.ku.edu/partnerships/sbdc/overview

America’s Small Business Development Center Kansas
800 SW Jackson St Suite 900
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (800) 949-7661
https://www.kansassbdc.net/



 

Missouri Small Business Development Centers

Managed by the Small Business Administration, America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) represent the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners, and funded in part by the United States Congress through a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can go to their local SBDCs for FREE face-to-face business consulting and at-cost training on a variety of topics.

There are nearly 1,000 local centers available to provide no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses. The following SBDCs are located in Missouri:

Missouri SBDC at University of Missouri Kansas City
4747 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: (816) 235-6063
https://sbtdc.umkc.edu/

Missouri SBDC in St. Joseph (NWMSU)
3003 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: (816)-232-4461

Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)
3950 Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: 417/625-3128
https://www.mssutraining.com/

World Trade Center Kansas City (WTCKC)

30 W. Pershing Rd. Suite 201
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 374-5469
https://www.kcchamber.com/what-we-do/world-trade-center-kc

The World Trade Center Kansas City (WTCKC) at The KC Chamber connects its regional business community to the people, companies, data and government agencies that make up the fabric of global commerce.  As part of a network of 330 World Trade Centers, the WTCKC offers a variety of programs and resources to stimulate international trade and improve our region’s competitiveness in the global economy.   It helps local businesses start or expand upon their international operations and assists businesses from outside to gain a foothold in the KC Business Community.

International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City (ITC)

PO Box 12340
Kansas City, MO 64116
E: office@itcgkc.org
https://itcgkc.org/

The International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City is a regional nonprofit professional association committed to building a strong and successful international business network in the Kansas City region. Its network of international business professionals, educators and students actively work with each other and the community to build a stronger support system for international trade in the region.