Kansas, Wichita economic development groups recruiting companies for Farnborough Airshow

Want to get your name out to European aviation companies?

The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition is sponsoring the “Kansas Pavilion” during the Farnborough International Airshow in July.

The pavilion allows businesses to showcase products and services at the show, held July 9 to 15 in Farnborough, England.

“This is a a major event in the aviation world,” Kansas Department of Commerce Secretary Pat George said in a statement. “The pavilion will offer exibitors a unique and cost-effective way to explore global business opportunities. There are tremendous opportunities for companies to enter or expand into foreign markets.”

The show attracts more than 120,000 visitors. It alternates with the Paris Air Show.

The deadline to apply is March 1. For information, contact Larry Childs at (785) 296-6273 lchilds@kansascommerce.com, or Tammy Nolan at  (316) 268-1128  tnolan@gwedc.org