Dodge City / Ford County Development Corporation
Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation
Contact: Joann Knight
101 E Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: 620-227-9501
INTRODUCTION TO DODGE CITY
DODGE CITY, KANSAS
The area of Dodge City and Ford County, Kansas has had a long history of supplying the right needs for industry from the early cattle drives to today’s agricultural, energy, and manufacturing markets. Ford County currently has two of the world’s largest beef processing facilities, National Beef and Cargill Meat Solutions, and four of the state’s major wind farms. It has also been ranked in the top 10 “Least Economically Stressed Counties” in the United States by the Associated Press and has become a growing center for the energy and tourism industries.
Dodge City and Ford County offer businesses a hardworking labor force, high quality of life in the community, and lower costs of living.
ABOUT US
The Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth and development of existing businesses and pursues quality new businesses to help sustain the economic vitality of the area. With the recent investments announced, Dodge City and Ford County have experienced an increase of 13.1% in job growth over the past five years, accounting for over 2,000 additional new job openings in all areas including accounting, health, manufacturing, hospitality, agribusiness, and education.
The Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation is a joint partnership between the City of Dodge City, Ford County, and several private businesses.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Residents and visitors to Dodge City and Ford County are able to get the best of both the new and old in the community. The city and county have retained much of its historical Old West and agriculture roots, while also offering newer high quality recreational facilities. Additionally, the county is located near Wichita, Kansas, which offers more big city amenities.
DOING BUSINESS
Dodge City and Ford County, Kansas have made huge investments in the community’s tourism attractions, developing a community rich with cultural and recreational opportunities. This has also allowed them to develop a high quality of life, attracting new businesses and workers. Paired with competitive tax incentives and business assistance programs, Dodge City and Ford County offers new and existing businesses many advantages.