Headquarters + Offices

Why Kansas City

The Kansas City region is an ideal location to establish and grow a headquarters or office operation. Some of America’s most iconic brands are homegrown in KC, including American Century Investments, Burns & McDonnell, Evergy, Garmin International, Hallmark, and H&R Block.

With a legacy of entrepreneurial innovation, KC is a dynamic blend of fresh ideas and American creativity, all within a stable and reliable market.

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OneKC Value Proposition

Corporate operations seeking the perfect mix of value, efficiency and talent should look no further than the Kansas City region—where it’s not just OneKC, it’s one of a kind.

Low-Cost with High-Value

KC offers low business costs, competitive wages and exceptional livability—providing high value for companies and talent compared to other major U.S. markets.

Central Location

KC’s central position and 60 nonstop flights create fast, affordable access to both coasts—ideal for client service, business travel and productivity.

Options

KC offers unmatched choice with two states, diverse tax structures, multiple incentives, and urban or suburban locations—all within one integrated market.

Talent

KC provides headquarters and office operations a highly educated, easy-to-recruit talent pool backed by strong academic institutions and consistent workforce growth.

The Human Edge

Talent Takes Good Companies to Great.

Kansas City creates, attracts and retains highly educated professionals, giving companies the workforce they need to excel. The highly educated population rose twice as fast as overall population growth in the past five year. Dive deeper in KC’s workforce insights.

The In-Office Advantage

There’s a strong focus in the KC metro area to develop a workplace environment that supports flexibility, but also creates a compelling culture that employees are eager to experience in person.

Expensive metros can lead to more employees living further away from where they work to reduce cost of living. Commutes and high cost of living are often cited as the biggest barrier to spending more time in the oficce.