Economic Development

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Read the Latest:

2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan(PDF, 55MB)

2023 Countywide Market Analysis(PDF, 5MB)


Committed to serving Wyandotte County, Kansas Businesses is the goal the Economic Development Division takes very seriously. Whatever the needs may be, the Unified Government's Economic Development Division is committed to working for:

  • Increased job opportunities for residents.
  • Increasing the community's tax base to continue to provide high-quality services to businesses and citizens.
  • Creating a quality of life characterized by stable neighborhoods and diverse opportunities.
  • Diversifying the local economy with new technology, service sector, and tourism industry growth.

Department Head

Gunnar Hand, Interim Director of Economic Development