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"The report covers capital infusion, total payroll and revenue, and the jobs created and saved for the approved companies. ... The Department of Commerce is pleased with the 2018 results and equally delighted with our ability to provide this program to certified companies seeking seed and early stage investment."

"Presentation giving an overview of economic initiatives in Kansas, including the PEAK program, the High Performance Incentive Program (HPIP), STAR Bonds, Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ), and Workforce Development programs, with pictures of completed STAR bond redevelopment projects in Kansas."

"The report covers capital infusion, total payroll and revenue, and the jobs created and saved for the approved companies. ... The Department of Commerce is pleased with the 2017 results and equally delighted with our ability to provide this program to certified companies seeking seed and early stage investment."

Tables listing various projects financed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, showing the financial aspects thereof.

"This is an incentive program, a quid pro quo, which can provide tax benefits to businesses who in return are willing to expand the scope of their capital investments, pay a higher than average wage and make a significant investment in employee training. It can be a great tool for Kansas economic development."

Presentation giving an overview of the High Performance Incentive Program, which "provides tax incentives to employers that pay above-average wages and have a strong commitment to skill development for their workers. ... A substantial investment tax credit for new capital investment in Kansas and a related sale tax exemption are the primary benefits of this program."

Presentation giving an economic report of the activities of the PEAK program in Kansas. "Per a Legislative Post Audit report from December 2014, a Return on Investment of $57 to every $1 of incentive was received for the PEAK Program. PEAK has become one of Kansas' most important economic development tools."

"STAR Bonds support the development of major commercial entertainment and tourism areas that serve as statewide and regional destinations. Projects include high quality attractions that increase tourism and generate significant positive economic impacts. ... STAR Bonds are a valuable economic development tool that has generated a significant economic impact for Kansas. In addition to creating thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment, most projects are exceeding revenue projections and the bonds are anticipated to pay off early."

"The Promoting Employment Across Kansas (PEAK) program is the primary economic development tool that the Department of Commerce uses to support business growth and job creation in Kansas. ... PEAK is intended to encourage economic development in Kansas by incenting companies to relocate, locate or expand business operations and jobs in Kansas."

Information concerning the positive economic impacts of STAR Bonds. "STAR Bonds are a valuable economic development tool that has generated a significant economic impact for Kansas. In addition to creating thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment, most projects are exceeding revenue projections."

Testimony in support of HB 2405, "which extends the sunset on the Angel Investment Tax Credit program."

"Sales Tax Revenue (STAR) Bonds provide Kansas municipalities the opportunity to issue bonds to finance the development of major commercial, entertainment and tourism areas and to use the sales tax revenue generated by the development to pay off the bonds."

Presentation giving an overview and utilization statistics on three Kansas Department of Commerce programs for economic development in Kansas.