Target Sectors

We are built on the strength of people who make things, grow things, and move ideas forward. With a strong industrial base and deep agricultural roots Allen County offers site selectors and growing companies a business-ready location with room to expand. 

Manufacturing

A proven industrial base with room to grow

Manufacturing is one of Allen County’s strongest economic drivers. The county has a long history of production, fabrication, food manufacturing, and industrial operations. That legacy continues today through established employers, a skilled regional workforce, strong transportation access, and a high concentration of manufacturing activity.

Conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 169, 54, and 59, Allen County offers easy access to major metropolitan markets including Kansas City, Wichita, Tulsa, and Joplin. The county is also served by Allen Regional Airport, which features an approximately 5,500-foot runway and supports roughly 17,000 flights annually. The airport provides an important asset for business travel and corporate access, with executives from companies such as Gates, Orizon, and Peerless Products utilizing the facility.

With a Manufacturing Location Quotient of 3.12, Allen County demonstrates a significantly higher concentration of manufacturing employment than the national average. For companies evaluating expansion, relocation, or reinvestment opportunities, that concentration signals an existing workforce, supplier familiarity, reliable transportation connections, and a community that understands the needs of industry.

Allen County Manufacturers

Agriculture

Allen County’s agricultural economy is built on production, service, and rural entrepreneurship. With nearly 250,000 acres of farmland and a local network that includes grain, agronomy, equipment, livestock, and direct-to-consumer producers, the county is well positioned for growth in value-added agriculture, food production, farm logistics, and agribusiness support. Local businesses such as Beachner Grain, Mid-West Fertilizer, and PrairieLand Partners reflect the strength and diversity of Allen County’s ag economy.