The document summarizes an opportunity for companies to grow their business at the Kanza Fire Commerce Park located in Topeka, Kansas. It highlights the park's 1,018 acres of developable land situated near major highways and rail lines. The vision is to provide a sustainable location that respects the native heritage and natural beauty of the prairie landscape. Companies will benefit from local incentives, lower costs of doing business, and a skilled workforce from nearby universities.

1. GROW WITH US
We believe in fresh thinking that results in
sustainable growth. From beautiful prairie landscapes
Fertile
ground
to energy efficient, modern amenities, you’ll find
120 SE Sixth Ave., Ste 110
everything you need to grow right here.
Topeka, KS 66603
Ignite your success at the nation’s hottest new mega P. 785.234.2644
park and be among the first companies to call the Kanza F. 785.234.8656
for NEW
Fire Commerce Park Home. Contact Steve Jenkins at
www.GoTopeka.com
785.234.2644 or sjenkins@TopekaChamber.org.
GROWTH.
What better place for innovation to thrive than in the middle of everywhere?
Welcome to the nation’s hottest new megapark and your company’s future home.
Topeka, Kansas USA

2. The Elements The RIGHT CONDITIONS
Well situated for distribution, the • Flexibility in land parcel size to suit We take pride in attracting innovative businesses and maintaining a
megapark’s 1,018 acres of ready to your needs strong relationship well beyond groundbreaking. When you choose
develop land has been carefully designed • Sustainable and energy efficient Topeka, you’ll receive comprehensive local consultation from day one.
to incorporate 130 acres of green space structural and landscaping design Our team is committed to making your transition as seamless and
including water features and walking successful as possible.
• Designed to be both a modern
trails. From the natural beauty of
business location and pleasant
the prairie to the close proximity of We are fortunate to have one of the region’s most highly
environment for employees.
amenities in our metro, you’ll find our trained and educated workforces.
other elements quite appealing.
• 36% of adults over 25 hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
(2008 Aelera Regional Economic Performance Index)
• Three universities within a 60-mile radius – Washburn University,
The VISION
University of Kansas, and Kansas State University – with a combined
enrollment of 60,000 and over 12,000 graduates per year.
• Washburn University and Washburn Institute of Technology
Proud Native American people, and wildlife that roamed the region.
provide a comprehensive educational system ready to meet the
known as the Kanza, settled in the Over time, the Kanza and the new
northeastern portion of Kansas in the settlers embraced nature’s example workforce needs in manufacturing and other industries.
mid 16th century. They lived off the and created their own prairie fires,
expansive, fertile prairies of the region which resulted in renewed ground We can offer our prospects productive incentives.
and their tribe’s name became the for grasses and crops.
inspiration for the state’s name. • Aggressive local incentives including free land and cash incentives
It is with respect of this heritage that for each job created supported by a sales tax for economic development.
Each year, lightning strikes would the Kanza Fire Commerce Park was • The State of Kansas offers incentives for qualified companies
ignite prairie fires. Nature’s fires conceived. This 1,018-acre business
including workforce assistance/training funds.
invigorated and renewed the prairies’ and industrial park is designed to offer
fertile ground and grasses and global companies a fertile place for • No taxes on machinery and equipment
sustained both the human inhabitants new growth and prosperity.
We proudly boast a high quality of living paired with a
mi.
1200
low cost of doing business.
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• Cost of living in Topeka is 10% lower than the national average.
• Topeka’s cost of doing business is 15% lower than the national
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i. average, with an index of 85. (Moody’s Economy.com)
Interstate, rail and airport access connecting to 500 m
New
York
the nation and the world are located within one Seatt
le
• Westar Energy average electric rates for commercial users are
mile of the Kanza Fire Commerce Park. approximately 30% lower than the national average rate (6.55 cents
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• 6,000 feet of rail frontage (BNSF) per kWh compared to the national average of 9.65 cents per kWh)
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Kansa
and Westar’s system availability is 99.76%.
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north, south, east and west cisco • Community-minded with citywide patronage to the performing
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• Highway interchange located on site arts and museums.
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• On-site access to U.S. 75 (four lane) ton • Active population with athletic venues and kid-friendly venues.
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• 2,000-acre foreign trade zone adjacent to park at Los A
ng eles
Forbes Field Airport