Highly Skilled Talent Ready to Work

Everyone says "we have high quality labor."  Salina has quantified the skill set of our workforce with specific data about their talents.  In addition, two state university studies verify the ability of Salina employers to find the quantity of hard working people to help them succeed. 

A Strong & Growing Retail Environment

Salina is a growth destination for retail activity.  Salina is the only one of the sixth most dominant pull factors in Kansas to grow since 2008.  Salina now has the third strongest pull in Kansas. 

An Environment for Growth

In 2010, the value of building permits issued for commercial & industrial construction increased by more than 139 percent over 2009!  Salina is a great location for capital investment and quality job creation.

Training & Support for Entrepreneurs

Salina treats entrepreneurs with distinctive support to help them grow.  Salina's Project Open initiative fund has grown from $45,000 to $539,800 in less than three years - and it can help your business too. 

We also support existing businesses with the connections to the advice and counsel they need to assist their efforts in expanding their businesses.