250 Manufacturing Companies in the KC region
119,000+ 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.
KC is Home to Major Production Facilities for Ford and General Motors
70 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-million-sq.-ft. EV battery manufacturing facility in the KC region.
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
KC is ranked as the No. 1 Emerging Data Center Market in the World (Cushman & Wakefield).
More than 5,000 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 $3 billion and occupy 1.05 million sq. ft.
466 Data Center Companies in the KC Region
100+ Distribution Employers in the KC region
Nearly 85,000 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.
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