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Shovel Ready Certified Sites with Exceptional Midwest Connectivity

July 23, 2026

Site selectors, are you looking for a low-cost, Midwestern location within easy reach of Tulsa, Joplin, Wichita and Kansas City?

Fifty-nine shovel-ready acres in Caney Industrial Park North are now available to any business looking to take advantage of a strategic, central Kansas location that offers strong utilities, attractive incentives and easy highway access to:

  • Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma (62 miles)
  • Joplin, Missouri (84 miles)
  • Wichita, Kansas (115 miles)
  • Kansas City, Missouri (185 miles)

The Tulsa Port of Catoosa, one of the largest inland river ports in the United States, is also located less than 70 miles away.

Businesses who locate to industrial parks in Montgomery County can tap into expanded freight access, strengthened supply chain opportunities and multimodal transportation options including rail, truck, and barge via Port of Catoosa. Operations of varying sizes can capitalize on cost-effective shipping solutions for agricultural, industrial, and manufactured goods. 

Why Choose Montgomery County, Kansas?

Businesses need more than just a central location in order to succeed. That’s why Montgomery Council also provides a strong, dependable workforce, community support, and business-friendly environment needed to ensure faster (and sustainable), long-term growth. 

Here you’ll find:

  • Exceptional incentives including industrial revenue bonds, Neighborhood Revitalization Incentive Programs, entrepreneurship development loans and more. 
  • Seven affordable Kansas Certified industrial sites within the county that include:
    • Independence Industrial Park, NW - 226 acres
    • Independence Industrial Park, SW - 218 acres
    • Coffeyville Industrial Park Site 1 - 63 acres
    • Cherryvale Industrial Park - 66 acres
    • Coffeyville Industrial Park Site 2 - 29 acres
    • Independence Industrial Park S - 129 acres
    • Caney Industrial Park N - 59 acres
  • Quality schools and workforce training partners
  • Affordable housing and a low cost of living
  • Exceptional healthcare services and community amenities

Thanks to strong partnerships with Evergy and our other utility partners, Montgomery County Action Council can also provide businesses with expanded capacity as needed, supporting the expansion of any manufacturing or distribution operation. 

How do Kansas Certified Sites Benefit My Business?

Kansas Certified Sites function like a business address that’s already been prepped for move-in. Things like environmental checks, utility details, access plans, and price are all worked out before you even begin your search for a new building site.

Instead of spending months sorting out the details, you’re left with more time to focus on what really matters: your product, your team, and your plans for growth.

The result? Faster decisions, fewer surprises, and a smoother path from “This looks like an interesting site,” to “We’re building here.”

Plus, the added benefit of statewide marketing and local support/incentive programs ensures the relocation process to Montgomery County  feels less risky and more doable. 

The Secret to Attracting (and Retaining) Talent 

Montgomery County offers a quality of life that helps your business not only attract talent, but retain it, too.

It’s the perfect place for anyone who is looking for thriving and beautiful communities to call home.

Our residents enjoy:

  • Relocation assistance
  • Abundant outdoor recreation
  • Strong public schools
  • Access to quality healthcare services  

In addition, our cost of living is much lower than the national average, and our business sector is thriving, making employment in the county more accessible for newcomers.

We encourage you to take a look around Montgomery County and see what a thriving, growth-minded area like ours can offer. For more information, contact us today. 

Featured listings

Looking to relocate or start your business in the Midwest? Businesses big and small can find the ideal location to site and grow their businesses in Montgomery County, Kansas.

Former Grandview Products, Inc.

Former Grandview Products, Inc.

200 N. Galveston • Cherryvale, KS 67335

Suited for several types of use, warehouse, manufacturing, storage or start up business.  Learn More

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Former KANSASWORKS, Inc.

317 N. Pennsylvania Avenue • Independence, KS 67301

This is an available building in downtown Independence . Learn More

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Former Ranew's Companies- Coffeyville Industrial Park

5184 Industrial Street • Coffeyville, KS 67337

This facility benefits from being located in a dense Industrial Park. Learn More

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