Kansas Department of Commerce Recognized as REPP Member of the Year at Export-Import Bank of the United States’ 2025 Annual Conference
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) awarded the Regional Export Promotion Program (REPP) Member of the Year Award to the Kansas Department of Commerce during its 2025 Annual Conference.
A member of the Regional Export Promotion Program since 2024, the Kansas Department of Commerce has demonstrated an outstanding level of collaboration and commitment to supporting exporters, namely by hosting a series of informative and impactful webinars. The webinars have been crucial to the increased awareness and accessibility of EXIM’s programs to Kansas-based exporters, generating greater participation and engagement across the state.
“The collaborative spirit and unwavering support of the Kansas Department of Commerce exemplifies and reflects the values and missions of EXIM and the work that we do to support American business,” said Acting President and Chairman James Cruse. “The innovation and advocacy of the agency has been an invaluable resource to exporters, allowing them to access the tools necessary to thrive in international markets and making them a standout recipient of this year’s REPP Member of the Year award.”
“With 95% of the world’s consumers living outside of the United States, the state of Kansas is firmly committed to supporting and providing resources to Kansas exporters of all sizes,” said David Toland, Lieutenant Governor and Kansas Secretary of Commerce. “This award acknowledges how serious we are about helping Kansas companies succeed in the global marketplace.”
ABOUT EXIM:
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the nation’s official export credit agency with the mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. To advance American competitiveness and assist U.S. businesses as they compete for global sales, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. As an independent federal agency, EXIM contributes to U.S. economic growth by supporting tens of thousands of jobs in exporting businesses and their supply chains across the United States. Learn more at www.exim.gov.
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