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 (February 2024)

  • University of Kansas Hospital – 6,925
  • University of Kansas Medical Center – 3,895
  • Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, USD #500 – 3,876
  • United Parcel Service (UPS) – 2,800
  • Amazon Fulfillment Center MKC6 – 2,500
  • Associated Wholesale Grocers – 2,313
  • Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KS – 2,300
  • General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant – 2,145
  • BNSF Railway – 2,000
  • Providence Medical Center, Kansas City Campus – 1,300
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart – 1,023
  • Swift Transportation – 800
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College – 774
  • Kellogg’s – 700
  • Board of Public Utilities – 610
  • FedEx Freight – 600
  • Turner School District USD #202 – 584
  • CertainTeed - 550
  • Dairy Farmers of America – 450
  • USPS Bulk Mail Center – 450
  • Hollywood Casino – 430
  • Security Bank of Kansas City – 422
  • Kansas City Steak Company – 400
  • Plastic Packagging Inc. - 395
  • Ball’s Food Stores – 450
  • Old Dominion - 380
  • Fastenal - 373

 

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!

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