Kansas Wins Prestigious Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence for Second Consecutive Year

TOPEKA – Kansas has won Area Development magazine’s coveted 2022 Gold Shovel Award, marking the second year in a row the state has received this national recognition for excellence in economic development. “For the second year in a row, Kansas has been recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in job creation and business investment,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “There’s a reason why: Our track record of fully funding schools, investing in infrastructure, and expanding broadband access has resulted in more businesses choosing to call Kansas home.” The annual award is given to states that attract high-value investment projects that create a significant number of new jobs in their communities.