Kansas, Inc. receives contributions through the Kansas Economic Development Institute (KEDI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit established solely for research and educational purposes. Your support of Kansas, Inc. goes directly into this fund to make the research work possible.
The purpose of KEDI is to advance the knowledge and understanding of economic development, business, and public policy issues in the State of Kansas through the conduct and sponsorship of research, analysis, and educational programs. KEDI was created to support the mission and objectives of Kansas, Inc., a quasi-public instrumentality established by the State of Kansas.
Kansas, Inc. is a public-private partnership that receives financial support from state government and the business community. KEDI serves as the private sector entity in that partnership. The private dollars received are managed by KEDI and are dedicated to research and educational activities.
KEDI is designed to support the mission of Kansas, Inc. and to provide research support to Kansas businesses, industries, and statewide associations. The KEDI research program focuses on economic policy in areas directed by the Kansas, Inc. Board of Directors and the Kansas Legislature. KEDI contracts with the institutes and faculty of the Regents Universities for specific research projects, and with private consultants or firms with particular expertise. KEDI serves regional and local economic development entities in Kansas that wish to engage in special research projects and studies.
Support of Kansas, Inc. helps finance the highest quality research projects with the goal of crafting policies and recommendations to insure the state's ongoing competitiveness and economic growth. The highest quality professional researchers that are generally recognized as experts in their fields conduct our research projects under the direction of Kansas, Inc. staff.
Support of Kansas, Inc. is directed into KEDI to make the research work possible. As defined by the foundation, support cannot be used to cover operations or administration expenses. Pledges or inquiries can be made to ksinc@ink.org and an invoice will be provided. Contributions can also be sent to:
Kansas Economic Development Institute
632 Van Buren, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66603
For further details on Kansas, Inc. or the Kansas Economic Development Institute contact us at (785) 296-1460.