Kansas City Region | Key Industries


ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

  • 235 Manufacturing Companies in the KC region

  • 114,000+ Workers Employed in KC's Manufacturing Industry

  • Total GRP of Manufacturing in KC Valued at $21.6 Billion

  • In the last five years, manufacturing companies choosing KC have pledged to create 5,460 jobs, invest $4.6 billion and occupy 5.8 million sq. ft.

AUTOMOTIVE

  • KC is Home to Major Production Facilities for Ford and General Motors

  • 112 Auto Industry Suppliers in the KC region

  • Nearly 23,000 KC Workers Employed in Transportation Manufacturing — 60% Higher than the National Average

  • Total GRP of Automotive in KC Valued at $5 Billion

  • Panasonic Energy recently announced a $4 billion investment to build a 4.7-billion-sq.-ft. EV battery manufacturing facility in the KC region.

BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN

  • KC is home to key global players in the battery manufacturing industry, including Panasonic Energy and TAB Battery.

  • Legacy Automotive Hub Located in the Battery Belt 

  • Strong Presence of Engineering Talent and Innovative Training Programs

DATA CENTERS

  • More than 4,300 Workers Employed in Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services in the KC Region — 9% Higher the National Average

  • In the last two years, data center projects choosing KC have invested $870.5 million and occupy 1.05 million sq. ft.

DISTRIBUTION & ECOMMERCE

  • 100+ Distribution Employers in the KC region

  • Nearly 70,000 Workers Employed in KC's Transportation and Warehousing Industry — 24% Higher than the National Average

  • In the last five years, distribution companies choosing KC have pledged nearly 6,000 jobs, invest $1.5 billion and occupy 14.8 million sq. ft.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

  • More than 700 Food & Beverage Employers in the KC region

  • 28,000+ Workers Employed in KC's Food & Beverage Industry — 14% Higher than the National Average

  • Access to Agricultural Markets and Abundant Water Sources


Contact us to learn about the industrial advantage in Kansas City.

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