CS Wichita'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.

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.

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/

U.S. Small Business Administration
Wichita District Office
220 W. Douglas Ave. Suite 450
Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-269-6616
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/ks/wichita

SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

Kansas Small Business Development Centers
WSU Kansas Small Business Development Center
WSU Metropolitan Complex
5015 East 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
Phone: (316) 978-3193
https://www.wichita.edu/research/ksbdc/index.php

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.

WSU Kansas SBDC is one of 8 regional offices and outreach centers covering the State of Kansas. To find the office nearest you, visit https://www.kansassbdc.net/contact.

World Trade Council of Wichita
Wichita State University | W. Frank Barton School of Business
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, Kansas 67260
Phone: (316) 978-3176
https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/wtc/index.php

The World Trade Council of Wichita is affiliated with the Wichita State Barton School of Business’ Center for International Business Advancement [CIBA] and the Wichita Metro Chamber. Together, this unique strategic alliance works to foster the work and ideals of international business via export educational seminars, country and/or agency trade programs, and company specific international trade, export strategy and success case studies as role models and best practices in advancing international business.

Kansas Global Trade Services
334 N St. Francis Ave. #307
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-5858
https://www.kansasglobal.org/

As a fee-based international trade consulting firm, Kansas Global provides customized consulting and services to help companies succeed in the global marketplace.