Kansas Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Taiwan-Based Apogee Power Plans Liberal, Kansas, Lithium Battery Manufacturing Operations
HF Rubber Expands Topeka, Kansas, Production Operations
J.M. Smucker Company Expands Topeka, Kansas, Operations
Shield AI Plans Newton, Kansas, Flight Test Operations
Reser’s Fine Foods Expands Topeka, Kansas, Operations
Merck Animal Health Expands De Soto, Kansas, Manufacturing Operations
Fiserv Plans Overland Park, Kansas, Operations
Amazon Plans Salina, Kansas, Distribution Operations
Australia-Based Ceres Tag Plans Overland Park, Kansas, Headquarters Operations
AAR Expands Wellington, Kansas, Aviation Components Operations
Flora Food Group Plans Hugoton, Kansas, Manufacturing Operations
PTMW Expands Topeka, Kansas, Manufacturing Operations
MARSHALLTOWN Plans Wyandotte County, Kansas, Operations
Summit Truck Bodies Expands Wathena, Kansas, Production Operations
Recent Features
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Plugging into Kansas: Power, Policies and People Will Propel Data Centers
New nuclear innovation, forward-looking energy policy and workforce alignment position Kansas as a scalable partner for next-generation data center investment.
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All Roads Lead to Kansas: Logistics and Distribution Thrive at the Center
Location, logistics parks, and workforce are a dominant force in this state’s distribution strategy.
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Kansas Helping Transition Service Members, Families into New Careers
With innovative programs such as SkillBridge — and dedicated workforce development professionals at KANSASWORKS — Kansas is a strong player in assisting and placing veterans and their families into promising careers.
2024's Leading Metro Locations: U.S. Cities on the Rise Amid an Economic Reshuffling
Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report reveals shifting dynamics in America’s cities.
19th Annual Area Development Gold and Silver Shovel Awards
Economic growth shines at the Area Development Shovel Awards, with states like South Carolina and Louisiana leading the charge. Discover which regions are driving innovation and sustainability in industries from automotive to green technology.
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Life Sciences Are Flourishing Throughout Kansas
With its strong educational and workforce development programs, Kansas continues to draw life sciences companies.
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Kinetic Energy Attracting Investments Throughout Kansas
Kansas has earned its global reputation as a force in the renewable energy industry.
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Life Sciences are Flourishing in Kansas
When it comes to the life sciences, Kansas means business. Investment in the fast-growing field is making the state a top place for research, discovery, and production of new technologies to improve the health of people, animals, and other living things.
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Diversifying the Economy Puts Kansas in Driver’s Seat
As a new era of transportation in America charges up, Kansas’ vision is helping companies electrify the next generation of driving.
Area Development’s 17th Annual Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts — First Two Platinum Shovels Awarded
Area Development’s annual Shovel Awards highlight the nation’s swift post-pandemic economic recovery in 2021 with many projects being initiated that represent billions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs.
