Wyandotte County is home to several national and international companies who make and distribute recognized brands!

From small, locally-owned businesses to international corporations, entrepreneurs and owners alike have discovered the advantages of being located in Wyandotte County. Our community is ideal for companies either locating or relocating due to the available land, central location and access to a strong workforce.

Top 25 Wyandotte County Employers (March 2021)

University of Kansas Hospital – 6,625
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, USD #500 – 4,080
University of Kansas Medical Center – 3,864
General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant – 2,385
Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KS – 2,300
Amazon Fulfillment Center MKC6 – 2,000
BNSF Railway – 2,000
United Parcel Service (UPS) – 1,192
Providence Medical Center, Kansas City Campus – 1,185
Nebraska Furniture Mart – 1,100
Associated Wholesale Grocers – 1,040
Swift Transportation – 800
Turner School District USD #202 – 641
Kellogg’s – 622
Cerner Corporation Continuous Campus – 602
FedEx Freight – 566
Kansas City Kansas Community College – 549
Board of Public Utilities – 539
Dairy Farmers of America – 532
Security Bank of Kansas City – 528
USPS Bulk Mail Center – 519
Hollywood Casino – 485
Ball’s Food Stores – 450
Kansas City Steak Company – 350
Butler Transport – 340

Making it in the Dotte Lookbook | Volume 1

Making it in the Dotte Lookbook | Volume 2

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WYEDC and partners were not able to host the annual Industry Appreciation Event. In lieu of the event, we created Volume 1 of the Making It In The Dotte Lookbook, featuring 46 Wyandotte County Manufacturing Companies. Volume 2 was released in October 2021. Both books were manufactured right here in Wyandotte County!