Secretary of State of Kansas

Panasonic Energy and Kansas Partner to Advance Plans for US-based EV Battery Facility

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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TOPEKA, Kan., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly jointly announced that the state of Kansas has approved an Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion (APEX) state incentive* application submitted by Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.The agreement would make the state the location for a proposed US-based lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, pending approval by Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of Directors.

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  • Global leader in lithium-ion batteries, Panasonic Energy, reaches agreement with one of the nation's leaders in economic development, Kansas, aiming to advance the EV industry in the US
    TOPEKA, Kan., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, and Kansas Gov.
  • Panasonic Energy is a global leader in lithium-ion batteries, with a 100-year history of innovation in batteries spanning both battery cell technology and battery business operations.
  • Panasonic Energy plans to expand its production of EV batteries, as the automotive industry shifts to more sustainable electric technologies.
  • "Kansas has an impressive history of being home to a skilled manufacturing workforce," said Kris Takamoto, Executive Vice President of Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., Head of EV Battery Business.

American Noble Gas Commences Drilling Operations on Initial Exploratory Well to Explore and Develop Natural Gas, Helium and Brine Minerals in the Hugoton Field

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Lenexa, KS, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Noble Gas, Inc. (OTC-QB: IFNY) (“AMGAS” or the “Company”). An independent oil, gas and noble gas exploration and development company announced that the drilling rig has moved on location today and is in process of spudding the initial well and setting surface casing. This marks the commencement of exploratory drilling operations regarding AMGAS’s participation in its previously announced farm-out agreement (the “Hugoton Farm-out Venture”) to develop its natural gas, helium and brine mineral interests in the Hugoton Field in Haskell and Finney Counties Kansas.

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  • While utilizing unconventional methods, our exploratory well may reveal important data on previously untapped gas in-place reserves of natural gas and helium gas which may indicate the discovery of substantial new reserves within the Hugoton Gas Field.
  • The Hugoton Gas Field has previously been considered a depleted conventional gas field.
  • The Hugoton Farm-Out Venture has the contractual rights to explore and develop natural gas, helium and other noble gases as well as brine minerals contained in the Hugoton Gas.
  • About the Hugoton Gas Field:
    The Hugoton Gas Field is a prolific natural gas and helium gas field located in the States of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Heat Biologics’ Scorpion Subsidiary Announces Planned Development of New Kansas Commercial/Biodefense Biomanufacturing Facility

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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DURHAM, N.C., April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heat Biologics, Inc. (Heat) (NYSE American: HTBX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel biodefense assets and first-in-class therapies to modulate the immune system, today announced a planned development partnership of its Scorpion Biological Services subsidiary with a private developer, the State of Kansas and local and university affiliates, to support the development of a new biodefense-focused large molecule and biologics biomanufacturing facility in Manhattan, Kansas. Manhattan is the home of Kansas State University (K-State), its Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI), and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).

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  • Manhattan is the home of Kansas State University (K-State), its Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI), and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).
  • The facility is expected to have a billion-dollar economic impact within the State of Kansas.
  • David Halverson, President of Heats Scorpion subsidiary, noted, We are very excited to break ground on this new facility.
  • Jeff Wolf, Chief Executive Officer of Heat, commented, Today, we are very proud to unveil our plans for our newest biomanufacturing facility in Manhattan, Kansas.

Product innovation at Fagron Sterile Services U.S. drives job growth and investment

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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"We are proud to work with Fagron in support of their continued growth in Wichita," Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said.

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  • "We are proud to work with Fagron in support of their continued growth in Wichita," Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said.
  • FSS US recently released multiple new product lines and developed RFID enabled syringes , resulting in rapid business growth and sales.
  • Fagron is headquartered in Belgium and has five specialized business units in the United States, including Fagron Sterile Services U.S. in Wichita.
  • "Establishing a regional ecosystem for innovation, commercialization, and product development is a Top 10 Key Initiative of the Regional Growth Plan.

The Beneficient Company Group Receives Charter from Kansas State Banking Commissioner

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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DALLAS, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben), a leading technology-enabled financial services company serving the growing market of investors seeking regulated fiduciaries that provide liquidity, custodial and administrative services for their alternative assets, today announced the issuance of a charter from the Kansas State Banking Commissioner.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben), a leading technology-enabled financial services company serving the growing market of investors seeking regulated fiduciaries that provide liquidity, custodial and administrative services for their alternative assets, today announced the issuance of a charter from the Kansas State Banking Commissioner.
  • In addition to being issued this charter, Ben will continue to work alongside the Kansas legislature, the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Office of the State Banking Commissioner with building the states infrastructure required under the TEFFI Act ahead of wider adoption by businesses in the alternative asset industry.
  • On behalf of Ben, I want to thank all of the Ben employees, the Kansas legislators, the Governor's Office, and the State Banking Commissioner who have worked diligently to bring us to this inflection point.
  • The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (Ben) provides a unique suite of simple, rapid, and cost-effective liquidity solutions and other financial and fiduciary services for owners of alternative assets.

Universal Engineering Sciences Strengthens Midwestern Footprint By Acquiring GSI Engineering in Kansas

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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"GSI is a well-run organization, with great people, environmental capabilities, client relationships, and geographically desirable locations," said Ed Alizadeh.

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  • "GSI is a well-run organization, with great people, environmental capabilities, client relationships, and geographically desirable locations," said Ed Alizadeh.
  • GSI Engineering President Chuck Brewer, a Principal Geologist with more than 35 years of industry experience, will continue in his role as President of GSI, reporting to Ed Alizadeh.
  • Mergers with GFA International, Inc., NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services, Contour Engineering, Wallace-Kuhl & Associates, Construction Testing & Engineering, SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, P.C., GEOServices, LLC, McGinley & Associates, Geotechnology, Inc., Alpha Testing, and now GSI Engineering, have made the Universal Engineering Sciences one of the largest, most resource-rich organizations of its kind nationwide.
  • GSI Engineering was first established in 1973 as a professional geotechnical engineering firm in Omaha, Nebraska.

Butler National Acquires All Equity Interest of Boot Hill Casino Manager

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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This equity purchase provides a clear path forward to achieve the mutual goals of BHCMC, BNSC, and the State of Kansas and ultimately benefit the shareholders of Butler National Corporation.

Key Points: 
  • This equity purchase provides a clear path forward to achieve the mutual goals of BHCMC, BNSC, and the State of Kansas and ultimately benefit the shareholders of Butler National Corporation.
  • Clark Stewart, President and CEO of Butler National said, "We have worked diligently to reach our goal of owning all the equity of the Boot Hill Casino manager, BHCMC.
  • The sole Butler ownership of BHCMC achieves a significant milestone for all Butler National shareholders.
  • They were essential in the development of the Boot Hill Casino and casino gaming in Kansas."