The Kansas business climate is conducive to a wide variety of businesses.
We have compiled reports and web sites that showcase the state and local advantages
for select industries.
Advanced Composites and Plastics
The Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition has identified advanced or "engineered"
materials (composites) and polymers (advanced plastics, elastomers, etc.) as an
emerging cluster in South Central Kansas.
Open the Market Feasibility Study.
Animal Health
The Kansas City metro area is a leader in the $14.2 billion global animal health
market. Detailed information is available at www.kcanimalhealth.com.
Aviation and Aerospace
Wichita is often referred to as the "Air Capital of the World" and has
the highest concentration of aircraft manufacturing employment and skills in the
United States.
Open the Competitive Advantage Report.
Bioscience
A major bioscience effort is under way and centered around a $500 million investment
initiative through the Kansas Economic Growth Act. Detailed information is available at www.kansasbioauthority.com and
www.kansasbio.org.
Manufacturing
The Alliance for Innovation in Manufacturing is an advocate for expanding the Kansas
City metro area’s manufacturing base, with a particular focus on promoting manufacturing
as a career choice. Detailed information is available at www.aimkc.org.
Transportation and Logistics
Kansas City SmartPort, Inc. showcases the advantages of the Kansas City metro area for a variety
of transporation and logistics activities. Detailed information is available at
www.kcsmartport.com.