Midwest Technology and Business Park

Running a technology or research operation is infrastructure-intensive. High-bandwidth data transfer, continuous lab environments, and energy-hungry equipment all put real pressure on a facility's underlying systems. At Great Plains Industrial Park, that pressure is already accounted for.

The park provides access to high-speed fiber-optic broadband, with connectivity designed for data-intensive operations, cloud-dependent workflows, and real-time communications at scale. For technology companies evaluating a Midwest business park location, the presence of established fiber access is often a nonstarter on the checklist, but it's already in place here.

Energy costs in our area run well below national averages, an advantage that compounds quickly for operations with significant power draw. Testing facilities running continuous cycles, advanced manufacturing lines, and server-dependent research environments all benefit from Kansas's lower electricity rates compared to coastal markets. Over a multi-year lease or ownership period, that cost differential is meaningful.

Speed to market is a real competitive factor for technology and research businesses. We designed our development tools specifically to reduce the administrative and logistical friction that slows industrial facility projects.

Pre-qualified parcels come with environmental assessments, geotechnical reports, utility maps, and clear zoning, removing the early-stage uncertainty that adds months to a typical site selection and buildout process. Our team also works with companies to identify and navigate state and local incentive programs that can materially reduce upfront capital exposure.

For businesses evaluating a technology and research industrial park in the Central U.S., having this level of development infrastructure in place before the lease or purchase agreement is signed is a meaningful advantage over raw or unverified sites elsewhere.

Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are being funded for industry focused investment opportunities centered on utilities, manufacturing, and logistics. KPG is positioned to attract regional and national innovation firms to test and integrate proofofconcept research and development in the park.

Does Great Plains Industrial Park offer Foreign Trade Zone status for technology companies?

Yes. Great Plains Industrial Park has access to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) benefits, which can be particularly valuable for technology and advanced manufacturing companies that import components, equipment, or raw materials. FTZ status can reduce or defer customs duties on imported goods used in manufacturing or assembly, resulting in a real cost advantage for firms with international supply chains.

What does the rapid permitting process look like for technology or R&D facility builds at the park?

Great Plains Industrial Park has a fast-track permitting process designed to reduce one of the most common bottlenecks in industrial development. Pre-cleared zoning, established utility infrastructure, and coordination with local permitting authorities allow technology and research tenants to move from approved site to construction start faster than they typically would at an unimproved site.

Are there tax exemptions available for technology companies that locate at Great Plains Industrial Park?

Kansas offers sales tax exemptions on certain equipment purchases and investments for qualifying businesses, and the park actively helps incoming tenants identify and apply for applicable programs. Technology firms investing in lab equipment, manufacturing systems, or data infrastructure may qualify for exemptions that reduce the effective cost of equipping a new facility. Our Tax Exemption page provides details on the available programs.