Kansas Resource Guide
-State Marketing Assistance
LOCAL
See Convention and Visitors Bureaus
· promotes economic development and tourism
· supports legislation for business
· promotion of local attractions, hotels, etc.
· newsletters, resource of information and education workshops and
seminars
REGIONAL
Amazing 100 Miles Coalition
233 N. Highway 232
Wilson, KS 67490
Phone: (785) 658-2602
(785) 524-5133
info@amazingl00miles.org
www.amazingl00miles.com
· promotes 4,000 square miles of scenic Kansas between Hays and Salina
Kansas Adventure Times III
120 W. Ash
PO Box 586
Salina, KS 67402
srice@kansasadventure
www.salinachambeLcom/KSAJ)\r.(3/
· promotion of tourism for Hays, Hutchinson, and Salina
Kansas Scenic Byways
609 W. North Street
Salina, KS 67401-2064
Phone: (785) 827-3603
(800) 684-6966
Fax: (785) 827-3029
ddivine@bwrcorp.com
www.ksbyways.org
· promotes the six state scenic byways
Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Association
103 E. Washington
PO Box 128
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Phone: (620) 886-9815
Fax: (620) 886-9815
ptreaty@sctelcom.net
www.peacetreaty.org
· promotes the tri-annual Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty activities
North Central Kansas Tourism Region
1040 Union
Scandia, KS 66966
Phone: (785) 335-2247 Fax: (785) 335-2541
herrmanhouse@nckcn.com
www.northcentralkansas.com
· marketing and promotion in north central Kansas counties: Clay, Cloud, Ellsworth,
Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Osborne, Ottawa, Republic, Russell, Saline, Smith, Washington
Northwest Kansas Travel Council
317 N. Pomeroy Avenue
Hill City, KS 67642
Phone: (785) 421-2151
list@northwestkansas.org
www.northwestkansas.org
· marketing and promotion of the High Plains in northwest Kansas counties: Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Osborne, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Russell, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego, Wallace
Prairie People Tourism Association
203 N. Third Street
PO Box 578
Marion, KS 66861
Phone: (877) 740-7782
Fax: (620) 382-3933
prairiepeopletourism@earthlink.net
www.prairiepeople.org
· promotes the ethnic, historical and cultural value of the communities of Burns, Goessel, Halstead, Hesston, Hillsboro, Kechi, Marion, McPherson, Moundridge, Newton, North Newton, Peabody, Sedgwick
Solomon Valley - Highway 24 Heritage Alliance
PO Box 572
Glasco, KS 67445
Phone: (785) 568-0120
Fax: (785) 568-2298
info@hwy24.org
www.hwy24.org
· marketing and promotion of unique heritage and attractions in the communities along Highway 24 from Glasco to Hoxie
South Central Kansas Tourism Region
414 Beverly Drive
Ellinwood, KS 67445
Phone: (785) 564-3242
mpeter878@earthlink.net
www.sckstourism.com
· marketing and promotion in south central Kansas counties: Barber, Barton, Buder, Comanche, Cowley, Edwards, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Kiowa, McPherson, Marion, Pawnee, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Rush, Sedgwick, Stafford, Sumner
Southeast Kansas Tourism Region
1616 N. Walnut
Iola, KS 66749
Phone: (620) 365-3762
bnilges@cox.net
www.sekinc.org/tourism.html
· marketing and promotion in southeast Kansas counties: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Labette, Linn, Miami, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson
Territorial Kansas Heritage Alliance
734 Vermont, Suite 101
PO Box 586
Lawrence, KS 66044-0586
Phone: (785) 865-4494
Fax: (785) 865-4400
director@Visidawrence.com
www.territorialkansas.org
· development and promotion of the proposed Bleeding Kansas National Heritage Area and unique Kansas heritage
Try Southwest Kansas
www.tryswkansas.com
· marketing coalition for Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal
Wild West Country, Inc.
(Southwest Kansas Tourism Region)
1511 E. Fulton Terrace
Garden City, KS 67846
Phone: (800) 879-9803
Fax: (620) 276-3290
ctb@gcnet.com
www.wildwestcountry.com
· marketing and promotion in southwest Kansas counties: Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, Meade, Morton, Ness, Seward, Scott, Stanton, Stevens, Wichita
Wild West Kansas
www.wildwestkansas.com
· marketing and promotion of Dodge City, Garden City, Hays, Hutchinson, Liberal, Salina
STATEWIDE
Kansas Ag Bankers Association
Phone: (785) 437-2271
Fax: (785) 437-6471
· represents the agricultural banks of Kansas
Kansas Association of Counties (KACC)
6206 SW 9th Terrace
Topeka, KS 66615-3822
Phone: (785) 272-2585
Fax: (785) 272-3585
www.kansascounties.org/
· represents county commissioners in Kansas
Kansas Association for Conservation & Environmental Education (KACEE)
51 S. 64th Street
Kansas City, KS 66111-2002
Phone: (913) 287-6879
Fax: (913) 287-6879
sharilea@kc.rr.com
www.kacee.org
· the recognized leader of the state's conservation and environmental education network,
working towards an environmentally literate Kansas
Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents
www.oznet.ksu.edu/KACAA
· professional organization of K-State Extension staff working in agriculture, economic development, 4-H, or administration
Kansas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (KARVC)
462 US Hwy 83
Oakley KS 67748
Phone / Fax: (785) 672-4344
(877) 225 - 2782
karvc@netks.net
www.ksrvparks.com
Publishes an annual guide, promotes RV camping and campgrounds in Kansas
Kansas Arts Commission (KAC)
700 S.W Jackson, Suite 1004
Topeka, KS 66603-3761
Phone: (785) 296-3335
Fax: (785) 296-4989
kac@arts.state.ks.us
http://arts.state.ks. us/
· lobbying organization for increased support, awareness, and outreach of arts in communities across the state
Kansas Bed & Breakfast Association (KBBA)
221 Arch Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Phone: (888) 8KS-INNS
info@kbba.com
www.kbba.com
· membership association for B&B innkeepers
· publishes annual flyer and maintains a website
· annual conference
Kansas Bowhunting Association
http://www.bowsite.com/kba/
· membership organization
· promote the proper harvest of wild game with a bow and arrow in a humane and sportsman-like manner
Kansas Buffalo Association
9505 W Central, Ste. 103
Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: (316) 721-0970
(888) 28-BISON
Fax: (316) 729-5458
info@kansasbuffalo.org
www.kansasbuffalo.org
· improving the buffalo industry in Kansas
· education of others about all aspects of buffalo
· preservation of the Great plains heritage
Kansas Cattle Towns Coalition
412 S. Campbell
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-2681
heritagecenter@access-one.com
www.kansascattletowns.com
· promotion of six cattletowns of Kansas: Abilene, Caldwell, Dodge City, Ellsworth, Newton, Wichita
Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry
835 S.W Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612-1680
Phone: (785) 357-6321
Fax: (785) 357-4732
lebert@kansaschamber.org
www.kansaschamber.org
· promotes a vigorous and prosperous business climate for Kansas
· annual conference · lobbying organization
Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association
15630 E. 47th Street South
Derby, KS 67037
Phone: (316) 733-0918
· membership organization
· education for Christmas tree growers
· promotion and market development of Christmas tree industry
Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.
PO Box 4267
Topeka, KS 66604-0267
Phone: (785) 478-4554
www.kec.org
· subscribes to cooperative principles and seeks to promote and support the cooperative form of enterprise
Kansas Farm Bureau
2627 KFB Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66503
Phone: (785) 587-6000
www.kfb.org
· call to obtain County Farm Bureau contacts
· membership organization
· lobbying organization for agricultural producers
educates and promotes the agricultural industry in Kansas
Kansas Fruit Growers Association
Kansas State University - Horticulture
3734 Throckmorton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: (785) 532-5420
Fax: (785) 532-6949
www.kansasfruitgrowers.com
· membership organization
· education of Kansas fruit growers
· promotion and market development of
the Kansas fruit growers
Kansas Horse Council
PO Box 1612
Manhattan, KS 66505
Phone: (785) 776-0662
kansashorsecouncil@yahoo.com
www.kansashorsecouncil.com
· membership organization
· represents entire equine industry and interest therein
Kansas Humanities Council
112 S.W 6th, Suite 210
Topeka, KS 66603-3895
Phone: (785) 357-0359
Fax: (785) 357-1723
marion@kansashumanities.org
www.kansashumanities.org
· creates, sponsors, and promotes humanities programs throughout Kansas
Kansas Outfitters Association
PO Box 195
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 325-2747
info@kansasoumttersassociation.com
www.kansasoutfittersassociation.com
· membership organization
· lobbying organization for the livelihood of outfitters
· enforces the quality of a reputable outfitter
Kansas 1-35 Association
2011 E. Logan/Hwy
68 PO Box 203
Phone: (785) 242-1411
Fax: (785) 242-2238
Ottawa, KS 66067
www.kansasi35.com
· marketing and promotion of cities and communities along Interstate 35
Kansas 1-70 Association
1275 S.W Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66612
www.visitkansas-i70.com
· marketing and promotion of cities and communities along Interstate 70
Kansas Livestock Association
6031 S.W 37th Street
Topeka KS 66614
Phone: (785) 273-5115
Fax: (785) 273-3399
kla@kla.org www.kla.org
· membership organization
· lobbying organization for livestock producers
· educates and promotes the livestock industry in Kansas
Kansas Motorcoach Marketing Alliance
Kansas Department of Commerce
Phone: (785) 296-4922
· promotion of motorcoach tours throughout Kansas
Kansas Museum Association
PO Box 94
Lindsborg, KS 67456
Phone: (785) 309-0244
Fax: (785) 227-2810
jenavalon@cox.net
www.ksmuseums.org
· membership organization
· foster and promote interest in advancement of and appreciation of museums in Kansas
Kansas Nature-Based Tourism Alliance
www.naturalkansas.org
· promotion and education regarding nature-based activities and areas statewide
Kansas on the Net, LLC
147 N. Dellrose
Wichita, KS 67208-3921
Phone: (316) 688-0905
howell@kotn.org
www.skyways.org
· shared information service for the Kansas library community · offers thousands of pages of material about Kansas communities, education, government and libraries
Kansas Originals
233 Hwy 232
Wilson, KS 67490-8704
Phone: (785) 658-2602
(877) 457-6233
ksom@Wtciweb.com
Fax: (785) 658-3372
www.kansasoriginals.com
· provides a market for the work of Kansas artists, craftsmen and food producers
Kansas Outdoors
Kansas Bass Anglers Association (KBAA)
PO Box 3092
Junction City, KS 66441
kbaa@nqks.com
www.kansas-outdoors.com
· promotes Kansas tournament bass fishing, working to establish an active partnership with groups promoting Kansas fishing
Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association (KRHA)
359 S. Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67211
Phone: (316) 267-8383
(800) 369-6787
Fax: (316) 267-8400
www.krha.org
· membership organization
· lobbying organization for the restaurant and hospitality industry · educates and promotes the rapidly growing industry of hospitality in Kansas.
Kansas Rural Center
304 Pratt
PO Box 133
Whiting, KS 66552
Phone: (785) 873-3431
Fax: (785) 873-3432
www.kansasruralcenter.org
· promotes long term health of land and its people through research, education and advocacy
Kansas RV Parks and Travel Inc. (KAN-RVT)
217 E. Hwy 50
St. John, KS 67576
Phone: (620) 549-3546
(800) 808-5778
rsrv@stjohnks.net
Fax: (620) 549-3574
www.kansasrvparks.org
· publishes an annual guide that promotes
RV; camping and campgrounds in Kansas
Kansas Sampler Foundation
978 Arapho Rd.
Inman, KS 67546-8001
Phone: (620) 585-2374
Fax: (620) 585-2217
marci@kansassampler.org
www.kansassampler.org
· works to preserve and sustain rural culture by educating Kansans about Kansas and by networking and supporting rural communities
Kansas Sport Hunting Association (KSHA)
988 9th Avenue
McPherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-1909
Toll-Free: 1-866-672-4868
info@huntkansas.org
www.huntkansas.org
· membership organization
· statewide advocate for Kansas sport hunting
· lobbying organization for the sport hunting industry
Kansas State Historical Society
6425 S.W 6th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66615
Phone: (785) 272-8681
Fax: (785) 272-8682
bathon@kshs.org
www.kshs.org
· identify, collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate materials and information pertaining to Kansas history in order to assist the public in understanding and appreciating their Kansas heritage and how it relates to their lives
Kansas Vegetable Growers Association
4931 N.W 46th Street
Topeka, KS 66618
Phone: (785) 232-0363
· membership organization
· promotion and market development
· education of Kansas vegetable growers
Kansas Winemakers and Grape Growers Association
212 W Golf Link Road
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 825-2515
· membership organizations
· promotion and market development of the wine and grape industry in Kansas
· advocacy organization for wine and grape industry
Tourism Arts Alliance of Kansas (TAAK)
PO Box 1363
Salina, KS 67402-1363
Phone: (785) 825-2700
(866) 770-2787
info@discoverkansasArts.com
Fax: (785) 823-1992
www.DiscoverKansasArts.com
· promotion of various arts and arts-related events throughout Kansas
Travel Industry Association of Kansas
www.tiak.org
· membership organization
· statewide advocate for tourism industry
· lobbying organization for tourism industry
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