FROM THE DESK OF DAVE STEWART: Business Facilities’ 20th Annual Rankings Report MidAmerica Industrial Park ranks #5 best in nation
08/15/2024
Business Facilities’ Magazine recently announced its selection of MidAmerica Industrial Park as the No. 5 best industrial park in the United States in its July/August edition. The ranking is among the top 10 parks of its kind with comparable benefits and infrastructure assets for its current employers and prospective new businesses seeking relocation or expansion.
As a top 10 globally-ranked industrial park with more than 2,000 shovel-ready acres, we consistently rank high because of the total land size of MidAmerica. However, the amount of developed land and undeveloped land is not the only measurement or even the most critical calculation to place an industrial park on a list for site locations.
MidAmerica’s ranking reflects the important balance of growth for not only our small to middle-sized employers, but also the capability of providing services and valuable infrastructure to some of the largest Fortune 500 corporations.
Our long-term strategic plan has resulted in critical infrastructure investment decisions made by our Board of Trustees. These capital investments ensure MidAmerica is prepared for growth of all sizes due to our space availability and shovel readiness. Together with our on-site partners, the Grand River Dam Authority and the Cherokee Nation, our infrastructure assets make MidAmerica highly competitive among our competition.
Improvement and expansion in our water resources, power production, roads, residential development, workforce training, and quality of life initiatives means MidAmerica remains on a trajectory to be one of the most innovative and pro-business environments in the nation for corporate growth.
Congratulations to our team, our partners in economic development and our employers on achieving this ranking. Each of you play a critical role in our success and future growth.
Onward and upward,
Dave Stewart
HOW THE SELECTION IS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO BUSINESS FACILITIES’ MAGAZINE
“This year’s Business Facilities’ Industrial Parks ranking focused on size in terms of acreage, then honed in on locations that excel in strategic location, transportation and infrastructure, and amenities. Ranging from 100,000+ acres to close to 2,000, the top ranked parks this year showcase the breadth of options for companies of all sizes. As decision-makers seek leading logistics, flexible space, and amenities there are a growing number of properties with a variety of choices for companies.”