The Cavalry promotes development within the state through its sponsorship of the state’s Business Appreciation Awards program, participation in workshops and seminars and a variety of other economic development activities.

The concept of the Kansas Cavalry serving as business ambassadors for Kansas continues to be a focus today. As the organization grows, it continues to build on its past success and strives to make important contributions to the economic future of our state.

Activities and Initiatives

The Kansas Cavalry has developed a regionalized approach to encourage increased involvement among members and to fulfill the purpose and mission of the organization. Members of the Kansas Cavalry make significant contributions to the state of Kansas through the activities and initiatives below:

§  Partner with KEDA and other economic development organizations to educate business leaders about the state’s economic development programs and to promote the state as a great place to locate a business.

§  Actively address regional economic development initiatives identified at the Governor’s Prosperity Summit.
 
§  Host regional meetings to educate the public – small-business owners in particular – about state programs that support business growth.
 
§  Participate in the annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference, providing assistance in networking with chief executives and senior executives of major corporations in Japan and Kansas.

§  Nurture and advance international exporting efforts of Kansas businesses through collaboration with Commerce’s Trade Division.

§  Initiate regional activities among Cavalry members to increase individual involvement as well as address the unique needs of the various regions of the state.

§  Meet with executives of Kansas businesses that have company headquarters located in Kansas, with the assistance of Commerce staff.