Economic Development would not be possible without business, it is one of the major drivers of wealth in our community. In partnership with the the major employers of Cowley County we continue to help foster growth, workforce retention, and workforce training. Cowley County has a unique and dynamic group of major employers that drive the local economy. A great mix of manufacturing, food processing, and education provides a nearly self sustaining environment that is capable of further growth as well as provide opportunities for new industry.
Employer | Market | Employee #'s |
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef | Food Processing | 850 |
Newell Rubbermaid | Manufacturing | 800 |
GE Aviation | Manufacturing | 750 |
United School District No 465 | Education | 625 |
United School District No 470 | Education | 444 |
William Newton Memorial Hospital | Healthcare | 310 |
Kan-Pak | Food Processing | 277 |
Silgan Dispensing Systems | Manufacturing | 276 |
South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center | Healthcare | 215 |
Southwestern College | Education | 214 |
It is not possible to have business without community support through a dynamic workforce. In Cowley County we have it from educated professionals to skilled laborers we have a unique workforce that is as dynamic as our major employers!
Production Occupation | Administrative Support | Food Processing |
2,335 Workers | 1,499 Workers | 1,163 Workers |
Cowley County has always had a competitive labor market below is available workforce as well as a link to our current Regional Unemployment Percentages, current Sales Tax Rate, and local Sales Tax Distribution.
Cowley County is truly fortunate to have five ideal industrial parks with utilities at competitive rates as well as thriving downtowns with loads possibilities!
Commercial Real Estate | Industrial Parks |
Think your home baking business is ready for a storefront but don't know where to start or who to talk to? Or are you a major employer of the community looking to expand or educate your workforce?
Well we are in the know!
Start Up | Expansion & Growth |