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Why Overland Park?

Overland Park is attractive to companies considering relocation because it combines access to a large metropolitan market with a business-friendly suburban environment.

Overland Park offers a compelling combination of skilled talent, central geography, economic incentives, modern infrastructure, corporate-friendly policies and strong quality of life, positioning it as a leading destination for relocating businesses.

Overland Park has attracted and retained major employers in telecommunications, engineering, health care, finance and technology. Large employers include T-Mobile, Black & Veatch, Quest Diagnostics, WellSky Corporation, Shamrock Trading Corporation and others that support thousands of high-skill jobs.

One of the most visible economic development wins has been the transformation of Sprint's former headquarters into the Aspiria mixed-use business campus. It has been repositioned as a multi-tenant innovation campus attracting numerous employers and new investment including office tenants, educational institutions, entertainment venues and mixed-use development. In 2025, Overland Park secured one of the largest economic development projects in Kansas history when Fiserv announced a major fintech hub at Aspiria.

Overland Park has quietly become a fintech center, with firms including:

This clustering effect has created a specialized talent pool and attracted additional employers to the area continuing to drive high-wage job growth and investment. Major employers and recent expansions have cited the region's growing technology talent base as a key reason for locating in Overland Park.

Key Advantages

Central location

Located within the Kansas City metro area, Overland Park continues to invest in its transportation infrastructure and offers access to major interstate highways, national transportation routes and Kansas City International Airport, making it well-positioned for companies serving customers across the United States.

Highly educated workforce

Overland Park is known for a highly educated talent pool and has a strong concentration of professional, technology, engineering, health care and financial services workers. The local business community is actively investing in workforce development through initiatives such as the Chamber’s Opportunity NOW.

Overland Park benefits from partnerships with educational institutions including Johnson County Community College, The University of Kansas Edwards Campus and Kansas State University Olathe. These institutions provide workforce training and help attract employers looking for skilled talent.

Competitive cost

Locating a business in Overland Park offers numerous cost-competitive advantages including tax structure, wages and real estate.

Business-friendly resources

Businesses benefit from state and local programs including job creation incentives, workforce training and other relocation incentives. The City and state have demonstrated a willingness to support significant employer expansions and relocations.

Proven record

Overland Park continues to attract major corporate investments and job creation. Projects worked by the Chamber EDC have resulted in substantial capital investment and thousands of new jobs. Recent announcements from companies such as Fiserv and Security Benefit reinforce the area's reputation as a desirable corporate location.

High quality of life

Overland Park is consistently recognized for its strong schools, safe neighborhoods, extensive parks and a high quality of life that is attractive to workers and their families.

Collaborative ecosystem

Public-private partnerships between the Chamber, the City of Overland Park, major employers, public schools and regional partners provide assistance with site selection, demographic data, workforce training and expansion planning.

Overland Park is particularly attractive for:

  • Financial technology
  • Professional and business services
  • Health care and health technology
  • Engineering and consulting
  • Information technology
  • Corporate headquarters and shared-service centers
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