"Some of our competitors say we are a conservative company. That's fine, but I also would use the words 'patient' and 'sharp' when describing us. We do our homework. We have experienced people who know what they are doing."

Kansas City

ERSTWHILE COW TOWN BECOMES “NOW TOWN”

Greater Kansas City usually catches people by surprise with its rolling and wooded landscape, fashionable suburbs, rapid growth, educated workers, vibrant retail climate, and pro-business environment.

But know it or not, our scenic home town is listed among the leading 10 percent of metropolitan markets in hi-tech GDP growth, earned a five-star rating as one of the nation’s most logistically friendly cities, ranks second among ideal business relocation cities, and is the third most popular city among Europeans seeking U.S. opportunities.

Our former “cow town” has emerged as today’s “now town” with nearly 1.8 million people living in eight counties split by the Missouri-Kansas Border. While agriculture remains a core industry, we’ve developed a highly diversified business base from engineering to health science, and from telecommunications to transportation. So give both KC and Kessinger/Hunter a good look. You’ll like what you see.

excerpts from the KC Business Journal 2008 Book of Lists