To introduce you to the many benefits of locating your business in Parsons, Kansas we would like to provide the resources listed to help assist you in this important decision. The City of Parsons' website will provide pertinent information about the city, city government, zoning and utilities. The Great Plains Industrial Park website introduces you to the tremendous potential offered by the 13,727 acre former Kansas Army Ammunition Plant property. The Kansas Department of Commerce site provides information regarding state incentive programs and the competitive edge your business will have in Kansas. The Parsons Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Parsons (Main Street program) both offer additional information about our community.
The Annual Report is a culmination of the business progress and activity for 2009. For a small community in Southeast Kansas we are proud to report on expansion projects and the many new businesses that choose to call Parsons home. Parsons has always tried to be a progressive and proactive community when it comes to economic development efforts but we felt it was time to take a new look at our approach and to re-evaluate our target industries. Angelou Economics was selected as the consultant to help guide us through a Strategic Planning process and we are pleased to offer this report as a reflection of our new revitalized approach to economic development.
A Cost of Living calculator is available for you convenience to compare Parsons to other possible locations you maybe considering. You will find Parsons offers great housing opportunities for a fraction of the cost of other locales. SBA's website is a great resource particularly for start-up business information regarding business plans, strategies and corporate structure options.
Our Document Center is a wealth of forms, applications, information and reports all conveniently collected in one location.