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!