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Nominations sought for business awards

The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for this year’s Kansas Business Appreciation awards.

Each June, the department sponsors Kansas Business Appreciation Month as a statewide tribute to Kansas businesses for the jobs they provide, economic contributions they make and community support they give.

The department accepts nominations in four categories: manufacturing, distribution, service and retail.

Any individual or organization may nominate one or more businesses. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. April 1. Nominations may be submitted online by visiting www.kansascommerce.com and entering ConnectCode KBAMNOM.

For more information, contact Kristy Druse by telephone at (785) 296-3805 or e-mail at kdruse@kansascommerce.com.

In addition to the regional Business Appreciation Month recognitions, one outstanding Kansas business will receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence.

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