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!