KANSAS TOP EMPLOYERS
Kansas companies recruit from some of the nation's best universities and technical
schools and benefit from pro-business legislation and low taxes. Most importantly,
Kansas encourages business leaders to grow, innovate and think big. The Kansas economy
has expanded from its original base in agribusiness into an economy with a diverse
mix of professions. The largest employment sectors are services, wholesale and retail
trade, manufacturing and government. The Top Employers in
Kansas are . . .
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KANSAS ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Looking for a great place to grow your business? A place with low operating costs,
talented workers and business-friendly policies? A place where innovation is the
norm, not the exception? If this sounds like the perfect place for your business,
then Kansas is where you need to be. The Kansas Economic Indicators
are . . .
Job Trends, Wages and Market Data –
http://www.dol.ks.gov/LMIS/lmis.html
Regional Population and Employment Data -
http://www.dol.ks.gov/LMIS/regional/regionarea.html
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KANSAS LABOR SUMMARY
One of the positive factors in the expansion of the Kansas economy is the Kansas
worker. A highly motivated and well-educated workforce is ready to assist your firm.
Though much of the state's population is concentrated in its metropolitan areas,
firms locating in any region of the state will find a high-quality workforce ready
to put its talents to work. If your company would like estimates of the potential
labor supply for a particular community, please contact us. The
Kansas Workforce Summary includes . . .
Kansas Department of Labor
http://www.dol.ks.gov/index.html
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KANSAS WAGE DATA
Labor costs in Kansas are very competitive. When businesses consider a state's cost
of doing business, in which labor costs are a major factor, Kansas has costs that
average more than 20 percent below the highest indexed states. The
Kansas Wage & Salary Data is . . .
For more details on wage data, please review the Kansas Wage Survey by the Kansas
Department of Labor . . .
http://www.dol.ks.gov/LMIS/wagesurvey/wagesurvey.html
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KANSAS EDUCATION FACTS
The state's education system is one of the best in the nation and a powerful factor
contributing to the success of many businesses. The high school graduation rate
and percentage of the population with a bachelor's degree are both well above the
national average. A progressive business climate, coupled with a top-notch education
system, has resulted in an adept, well-skilled and highly trainable workforce. A
study by the Kansas Board of Regents shows tuition and fees at the state's six universities
compare favorably with colleges in five neighboring states, falling as much as 23
percent below the regional average. Kansas' Education Highlights
include . . .
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KANSAS ENERGY STATS
Kansas possesses a built-in advantage over other states when it comes to meeting
your energy needs. With one of the largest natural gas fields in the world, Kansas
is among the nation's leading producers of natural gas. Our statewide power costs
are typically less than the national average. Kansas Energy
Statistics are . . .
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KANSAS TRANSPORTATION DETAIL
For years, companies have taken advantage of the state's central location and access
to major transportation corridors. Whether by highway, rail or air, Kansas offers
excellent transportation and marketing advantages for your business. Because we're
central and because we've focused on building and maintaining an outstanding infrastructure,
it's easier and cheaper to ship to and from Kansas. We're home to numerous production
facilities, warehouses and distribution centers that have found that shipping raw
materials and finished goods is more profitable when you're located in the nation's
heartland. Transportation and Access to Markets from Kansas
include . . .
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KANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Kansas' environmental regulations strive for balance between the prudent conservation
of our environmental resources and sensitivity to the operation of our industries.
For environmental/regulatory questions relating to site selection, please contact
the Kansas Department of Commerce. We will put you in touch with the appropriate
Kansas Department of Health and Environment official.
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