Success in our first year: Fiscal year 2024 report
K-State 105 is a university model for statewide economic success.
Our work is guided by a set of meaningful metrics that are consistent with factors known to facilitate economic growth. Take a closer look at our fiscal year 2024 progress, which covers July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Through collaborative work with our partners, we achieved great success in a short amount of time.
408+ total jobs created or retained because of K-State 105 funding
415+ total businesses established or expanded because of K-State 105 funding
546 Kansas employees acquired new skills or received training because of K-State 105 funding
$5.5 million in additional matching funds generated by K-State 105 partners and invested in Kansas communities
Our first year
Learn more about our fiscal year 2024 progress.
Partner testimonials
“The partnership between K-State 105 and NXTUS is broadening economic opportunity, driving innovation and growth, and helping scrappy Kansas job-creators serve and uplift their communities.”
Mary Beth Jarvis, president and CEO, NXTUS
“In a few months both TDI and K-State 105 have proven to be invaluable. With their help Vortex has solved problems and developed products that would have taken years to do otherwise.”
Peter Browning, general manager, Vortex Coatings
Fiscal year 2024 K-State 105 project map
Dive into our work across all 105 Kansas counties in the interactive maps and data platform below. The map, graphics and text are all clickable -- select your county to learn more about K-State 105 work in your community.
This content covers our work from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Partner testimonials
Midway through the K-State 105 project, we’re already seeing a positive impact on Phillips County Health Systems and our community. This partnership has fostered collaboration and communication with our local community members, while providing essential resources and data to guide our efforts.
Tara Overmiller, CEO, Phillips County Health Systems
K-State 105 and its community facilitation team were invaluable as the state embarked on its first ‘local consult’ process for water issues in the state, engaging Kansans across the state in often tough conversations about water policy, funding and more.
Vijay Ramasamy, special advisor for water, Kansas Office of the Governor