Business Resources

Nestled among the rolling hills on the edge of the Kansas River, Bonner Springs is one of the oldest cities in the state of Kansas. Located on the western edge of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Bonner Springs is a convenient place to stay, is easy to find on I-70 and provides great access to local and metro-wide attractions.

Edwardsville has become a business success not only for western Wyandotte County, but the entire Kansas City metropolitan area. Located south of the Kansas Speedway, Edwardsville is among the area’s most prosperous communities, featuring an excellent balance of developments and strong but manageable growth.

The KC Chamber of Commerce focuses on growing the region's economy, advocating businesses' interests in the public policy arena, increasing members' visibility and connectivity and providing innovative programs and resources that help members grow their businesses.

Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce helps businesses achieve and grow through entrepreneur and business management training and providing professional development resources. The HBCC collaborates with policymakers from all political affiliations in regard to legislation and policies that promote small business growth, addressing the challenges of small and minority businesses.

KCADC is a private, non-profit organization charged with representing the economic interests of the entire two-state, 18-county region of Greater Kansas City.

The intent of the FTZ program is to stimulate economic growth in the United States. It was designed to promote American competitiveness by encouraging companies to maintain and expand their companies in the U.S.

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas.

As a trusted advisor to the manufacturers of Kansas, Kansas Manufacturing Solutions provides a suite of services that create growth for small to medium sized manufacturers through increased profits, increased sales, and the creation and retention of jobs.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College offers individualized, confidential and comprehensive business consulting at no charge to prospective and existing small business owners in Wyandotte County.

KC SmartPort is a non-profit economic development organization that works to attract freight-based companies, such as manufacturing, distribution and warehouses, to the 18 county, bi-state Kansas City region.

The KCK Chamber is a membership based organization led by a volunteer board with four full-time employees.

KCSourceLink’s mission is to help small businesses in the 18-county Kansas City region, providing free assistance to small businesses.

Greater Kansas City LISC is a civic leader for community development. In partnership with residents and stakeholders, LISC coordinates and invests in resources that increase community pride and revitalize neighborhoods into healthy, sustainable communities.

MARC is a nonprofit association of city and county governments and the metropolitan planning organization for the bi-state Kansas City region. MARC provides a forum for the region to work together to advance social, economic and environmental progress.

NetWork Kansas is devoted to the growth of entrepreneurship and small businesses throughout the state of Kansas. Their mission is to promote an entrepreneurial environment.

Wyandotte County is unique in that it functions as a unified government. The county and City of Kansas City, KS have been served by one Mayor/CEO since 1997.

KCK offers world-class racing, grand-scale shopping and distinctive dining and lodging. Visitors will enjoy unique experiences packed with hospitality, family fun adventures and spectacular entertainment.

World Trade Center Kansas City serves domestic and international companies within the Kansas City region, offering a variety of workshops, seminars, networking events and internships. In addition, international business education and training needs of the region are supported. The WTC conducts research to identify markets and partners.