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Cowley First, the Cowley County Economic Development
Partnership, was established in 2004 as a united effort to
promote Cowley County. As a public/private partnership with
support from the City of Arkansas City, City of Winfield, Cowley
County and private businesses, Cowley First is making business
growth and development a top priority. With innovative programs
and a vision for the future, Cowley First is both a community
development organization and an economic development
leader in south-central Kansas.

With four major industrial parks, one already at capacity, it’s
clear that businesses consider Cowley County the right place to
locate and a great place to grow. Cowley County has long been a
leader in plastics manufacturing, aviation and food processing,
along with newer, innovative technology-based companies that
have found great success and support locally.

Cowley First’s primary objective is to stimulate start-up businesses
and promote growth through industrial innovation. In
addition, the organization works to attract new businesses to the
county by making information readily accessible on available
buildings and site locations.

Companies such as Newell Rubbermaid, MeadWestvaco
Calmar, Winfield Consumer Products and Western Industries
Plastics Products Group, all with a strong presence in the local
plastics cluster, continue to find Cowley County a logical place to
call home. And with a diverse industry base including manufacturing
and food processing, others, such as Fluid Kinetics, Inno-
Labs, Galaxy Tool, Reliable Power Products Group, Creekstone
Farms Premium Beef and KanPak give evidence to the success
possible in Cowley County.

Cowley First offices are open 8-5 Monday through Friday for your convenience.  You are welcome to stop in or call for more information on our services and resources

The Kansas Economic Development Guide is a publication which showcases Kansas’ strengths and key industries as well as gives an informed look at residential and business life in Kansas. This publication is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce. To view this publication online, click here.

This countywide partnership is dedicated to assist in expansion and retention of existing businesses, support local entrepreneurs, attract new businesses and industries while utilizing Cowley County’s prominent business atmosphere, high quality of life, recreation and tourism opportunities and excellent education facilities. See why Cowley County is the right place for your business.

• Quality of Life
• Skilled Labor
• Lower Utility Costs
• Lower Labor Costs
• Central Location
• Excellent Transportation
• Lower Taxes