COMPANY INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES Smithfield Hog Producon Food Manufacturing 1,000+ ConAgra Grocery Products Food Manufacturing 300-349 Modine Manufacturing Thermal Management Component Manufacturing 200-249 Wright Memorial Hospital Health Care 200 Landmark Manufacturing Metal Fabricaon 150-199 GFG Ag Services Agriculture 25-49 Trenton Coca-Cola Sales/Distribuon 1-24 Preferred Popcorn Food Manufacturing 1-24 Barnes Greenhouses Agriculture Wholesale 1-24 Global Instruments Electronic Manufacturing 1-24 Green Hills Animal Nutrion Pet Food Manufacturing 1-24 Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation, Missouri Why Missouri... • Missouri is financially stable. It has had a AAA bond rang for 50+ years. • In Missouri, taxes do not eat up all of your company’s profits. Missouri ranks in the top 10 states on a number of tax rankings: #5 for corporate tax rank #6 for newly established, labor- intensive manufacturing firms #6 for mature, labor-intensive manufacturing firms #7 for both unemployment insurance tax rank and property tax rank (Source: Tax Foundaon-Locaon Maers, 2015, Tax Foundaon – State Business Tax Climate Index 2017) • Missouri leads the naon as the only state that allows companies to annually select from either three- factor (property, payroll and sales) or single-factor (sales only) income tax apporonment. As of Sept 2016, Missouri is the only state to offer this strategic advantage for manufacturing and service companies. • Missouri is centrally located in the U.S. and has been ranked number 9 out of all 50 states for infrastructure by the Site Selecon Group. The Trenton, Missouri Region Located in north central Missouri, midway between Kansas City and Des Moines, Grundy County offers a business-friendly environment with many compeve edges. The county’s strategic posion along an east- west Union Pacific rail line and transconnental north-south Interstate 35 provides first-rate access-to-markets. Companies are able to reach business hubs like Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Memphis, Indianapolis, and Cincinna within a day’s drive. This important advantage combined with the low costs of doing business, an educaonal system which features a variety of degrees and training programs, and excess ulity capacity make the region a perfect opon for relocang, expanding, or starng any business. Industries like Food Processing and Agriculture, Automove, and Transportaon and Distribuon place a parcularly high value on the advantages and resources that Grundy County provides. The State of Missouri ranks in the top 10 states for the value of its agricultural raw materials as well as automove and vehicle producon. The Transportaon and Distribuon industry alone has grown by 50% in the county over the last five years. POPULATION Grundy County Population = 10,097 Grundy County Labor Force = 5,011 Labor Force within 50 miles = 58,954 Major Employers
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COMPANY INDUSTRY EMPLOYEESSmithfield Hog Production Food Manufacturing 1,000+ConAgra Grocery Products Food Manufacturing 300-349
Modine Manufacturing Thermal Management Component Manufacturing 200-249
Wright Memorial Hospital Health Care 200Landmark Manufacturing Metal Fabrication 150-199GFG Ag Services Agriculture 25-49Trenton Coca-Cola Sales/Distribution 1-24Preferred Popcorn Food Manufacturing 1-24Barnes Greenhouses Agriculture Wholesale 1-24Global Instruments Electronic Manufacturing 1-24Green Hills Animal Nutrition Pet Food Manufacturing 1-24
Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation, Missouri
Why Missouri...• Missouri is financially stable. It has
had a AAA bond rating for 50+ years.
• In Missouri, taxes do not eat up all ofyour company’s profits. Missouri ranksin the top 10 states on a number oftax rankings:
#5 for corporate tax rank
#6 for newly established, labor-intensive manufacturing firms
#6 for mature, labor-intensivemanufacturing firms
#7 for both unemployment insurancetax rank and property tax rank
(Source: Tax Foundation-Location Matters, 2015,
Tax Foundation – State Business Tax Climate Index 2017)
• Missouri leads the nation as theonly state that allows companies toannually select from either three-factor (property, payroll and sales)or single-factor (sales only) incometax apportionment. As of Sept 2016,Missouri is the only state to offer thisstrategic advantage for manufacturingand service companies.
• Missouri is centrally located in theU.S. and has been ranked number 9out of all 50 states for infrastructureby the Site Selection Group.
The Trenton, Missouri RegionLocated in north central Missouri, midway between Kansas City and Des Moines, Grundy County offers a business-friendly environment with many competitive edges. The county’s strategic position along an east-west Union Pacific rail line and transcontinental north-south Interstate 35 provides first-rate access-to-markets. Companies are able to reach business hubs like Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Memphis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati within a day’s drive. This important advantage combined with the low costs of doing business, an educational system which features a variety of degrees and training programs, and excess utility capacity make the region a perfect option for relocating, expanding, or starting any business.
Industries like Food Processing and Agriculture, Automotive, and Transportation and Distribution place a particularly high value on the advantages and resources that Grundy County provides. The State of Missouri ranks in the top 10 states for the value of its agricultural raw materials as well as automotive and vehicle production. The Transportation and Distribution industry alone has grown by 50% in the county over the last five years.
POPULATIONGrundy County Population = 10,097
Grundy County Labor Force = 5,011
Labor Force within 50 miles = 58,954
Major Employers
HighwayThe City of Trenton is distinctively located at the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 65, both of which have two-lanes. U.S. Interstate 35 is also 30 miles west of the county, and U.S. Highway 36 (four-lanes) is 20 miles south.
RailThe county offers access to rail services and is located on a Union Pacific rail line which has two spurs in the City of Trenton.
AirThere are several airports in the area that are available for use by businesses or private aircraft.
Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) • Located 1 mile east of the city's central business
district• Public use airport that can accommodate
corporate jets• One runway is 4,307 feet in length by 75 feet• 100 LL & Jet A fuel is available 24 HR self service
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) • Located 97 miles southwest of the county• Offers 43 non-stop flight destinations• Serves major airlines, including Allegiant, American,
Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and United
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)• Located 134 miles north of the county• Offers 19 non-stop flight destinations• Serves major airlines, including Allegiant,
American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and United
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MiamiHialeah
Fort LauderdaleCoral Springs
Saint PetersburgClearwater Tampa
Pasadena
Beaumont
Orlando
New Orleans
Lafayette
Mobile
Waco
Abilene ShreveportFort Worth
Tucson Plano
Columbus
Lubbock
Savannah
Tempe
Macon
ScottsdaleGlendale
Birmingham
EscondidoOceanside
Augusta
AmarilloAlbuquerqueLong Beach
AnaheimSan Bernardino
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PasadenaOxnardSanta Clarita
Chattanooga
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HendersonBakersfield
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Minneapolis
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Pembroke Pines Hollywood
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IrvineHuntington Beach Moreno ValleyTorrance
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Overland ParkIndependence
ChesapeakeNewport News
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Berkeley Concord
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AuroraNaperville
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Grand Rapids
PatersonYonkersBridgeportWaterbury
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Los Angeles Charlotte
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JacksonMontgomery
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NashvilleRaleigh
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500 Mile Radius
Distribution InfrastructureIn just a day’s drive from Grundy County, companies can reach over 21% of the U.S. population and the following large markets:• Chicago, IL• Minneapolis, MN• St. Louis, MO• Milwaukee, WI
• Memphis, TN• Indianapolis, IN• Cincinnati, OH• Oklahoma City, OK
Electric Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU), Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L), and Grundy County Electric Cooperative
Renewable EnergyTMU is a member of Missouri Public Energy Pool (MoPEP) and the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA). They have partnered with MoPEP to have local solar generation assets implemented in Trenton, and they can procure and deliver renewable electricity as needed to companies.
Natural GasEmpire Gas
Water/Wastewater Trenton Municipal Utilities
TelecommunicationsMid-States, AT&T, Sudden Link, and Blue Bird
ACCESS TO MARKETS
UTILITIES
Population within 500 miles = 65.2 million
STATE• Missouri Works Program• Sales/Use Tax Exemption for Manufacturers• Inventory Exemption• Energy Exemption• Job Training Grants• Employee Recruitment and Referral• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
North Central Missouri College (NCMC)NCMC is located in the City of Trenton. In 2015, it had an annual enrollment of 1,700 students. The college offers a variety of degrees and certificates, high-school dual credit classes, and customized training for area employers in order to help them meet specific workforce needs. The college’s most well-known programs include:
• Nursing and Health Care• Agriculture
• Business• Education
LOCAL• An assortment of Revolving Loan Programs• Utility Incentives• Property Tax Abatement (Grundy County is anEnhanced Enterprise Zone)• Chapter 100For more details on all available incentives contact:Micah Landes, North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director: 660.973.2996 or email: [email protected]
Grundy County stakeholders and employers have long praised the area's educational institutions as one of the region's greatest economic assets. The quality of learning and enrichment opportunities available to the local youth and adults are innovative, customizable, and top-ranking. It is no surprise that the percentage of the population with a 2-year degree in the county is 2.6% higher than the Missouri average and 1.9% higher than the U.S. average!
INCENTIVES
GRUNDY COUNTY MISSOURI U.S.
10.1% 7.5% 8.2%
COST OF DOING BUSINESS
Individual income tax = 6%Corporate income tax = 6.25%
See tax rankings on page 1
Education
Percentage with a two year degree
Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation, Missouri
Micah LandesExecutive Director660.973.2996 | [email protected] North Central Missouri Development Alliance PO Box 111/1301 Main Street, Trenton, MO 64683
QUALITY OF LIFE
Crowder State Park Located on 1,912 acres in the sprawling green hills of Missouri, the park combines scenic views with recreational activities like hiking, biking, backpacking, equestrian trails, fishing, boating, and camping.
JamesportThe City of Jamesport is Missouri’s largest Amish settlement. Located just outside of Trenton, it's history, shops, and activities make it a great tourist destination.
Grundy County MuseumThe museum facilities include Baker School, a fully restored one-room school house, the Annex Building and the Main Museum Building. The main building includes three floors of items and displays reflecting the community and the accomplishments of its citizens.
HealthcareWright Memorial Hospital opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in 2011 and is a part of Saint Luke’s Health System of Kansas CIty. The 25-bed full-service hospital features 24-hour emergency services, four primary care clinics in the region, surgical services, outpatient specialty clinics, and outpatient imaging services, such as MRI, CT, 3-D ultrasound, and 3-D mammography.
SafetyIn 2016, Trenton was ranked as one of the Top 50 Safest Cities in Missouri (out of 961 cities). Both violent crimes and property crimes are less prevalent in the Grundy County area when compared to the Missouri and U.S. averages.Source: Sperling’s Best Places, 2015. Note: 1=low crime, 100=high crime
Source: Sperling’s Best Places, 2015
Cost of LivingThe cost of living in Grundy County is 19 percent lower than the U.S. average and 10 percent lower than the Missouri average.
LOW CRIME RATES
GRUNDY COUNTY MISSOURI U.S.
Violent Crime 32.7 47.1 41.4Property Crime 36.6 45.3 43.5
COST OF LIVING
GRUNDY COUNTY MO U.S.
INDEXOverall 81 91 100
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