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KC RATINGS & RANKINGS FOR 2011
With an abundance of cultural offerings and a quick commute to Kansas City, Liberty, Mo., ranked no. 7 on CNN Money’s list of “America’s Best Places to Live 2011.”
CNN Money, August 2011.
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, residents of the Kansas City metro area earned more than $85.2 billion last year, ranking 26th in the nation for total personal income. Kansas City Business Journal, August 2011.
Kansas City Ranks in Top 10 Metros for Job Recovery in Retail Sector
After recording 105,000 retail jobs in June, Kansas City is showing job recovery in the retail sector ranking sixth among the nation’s 100 largest metros according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. Kansas City Business Journal, August 2011.
Leavenworth County, Kan. ranks among top five in Midwest compensation
With average compensation topping $70,000 a worker, Leavenworth, Kan., ranked no. 5 in Midwest compensation among 1,055 counties. The report is based on the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis from 2009. Kansas City Business Journal, June 2011.
Kansas City Ranks in Top 20 for Green Jobs
A recent study released by the Brookings Institution ranked Kansas City no. 17 among U.S. metro areas for its number of green jobs. Kansas City Business Journal, July 2011.
Kansas City amid Four Entrepreneurial Cities to Keep your Eye on
Kansas City has been recognized as one of the “Four Entrepreneurial Cities to Keep Your Eye On” and a force to be reckoned with according to Entrepreneurs Unplugged. Entrepreneurs Unplugged, July 2011.
Kansas City Ranks among the Top 10 ‘Clean-Tech’ Metro Areas
According to a report from researchers Brookings and Battelle, Kansas City ranks no. 6 as a “Top 10 ‘Clean-Tech’ Metros.” USA Today, July 2011
Six Area High Schools Rank among Nation’s Best
According to Newsweek magazine, five schools from Johnson County and one from Kansas City are among the best in the nation. The criteria used to determine the top 500 schools included graduation rates, college matriculation rates, test scores and the number of advanced placement courses offered. Kansas City Star June 2011.
Kansas City Ranks among “Top 10 Cities for College Grads”
Kansas City ranked no. 4 on Livability’s list of “Top 10 Cities for College Grads.” Kansas City was chosen due to the area’s affordability and economic growth while sustaining a highly active nightlife. Kansas City Business Journal June 2011.
Liberty is named one of the “10 Best Towns for Families”
The City of Liberty, Mo., ranks no. 3 in Family Circle’s list of the best towns and cities across the country for families. Liberty stood out for its giving spirit and top-notch schools. Family Circle 2011.
Manhattan and Columbia are among the “The Best Small Places to do Business”
Manhattan, Kan., ranked no. 1 followed closely by Columbia, Mo., at no. 8 on Forbes latest rankings of “The Best Small Places to do Business” which ranks the top 25 best big cities and the 25 best small places – metropolitan areas with fewer than 250,000 people – in which to do business. Forbes 2011.
MCI Airport Ranks as a Top Pick for Business Travelers
USA Today's panel of "Road Warriors" selected Kansas City International Airport as the favored airport among midsize markets USA Today March 2011
Kansas City Ranks as One of "Best Cities for Moms"
The Daily Beast ranked Kansas City no. 18 on its list of, "Best Cities for Moms." for its availability of child care workers and maternity health specialists.
The Daily Beast May 2011
Kansas City is a Top Market for IT Talent
According to KLG Advisors, Kansas City is among nine metro areas that stand out for its strong supply of IT talent, low competition and favorable employment costs.
Kansas City Business Journal May 2011
Kansas City Ranks among the Top 10 Cities to Find a Job
Monster.com ranked Kansas City no. 10 on its list of "The Top 10 Cities in the U.S. to Find a Job," and was singled out for its large demand in creative, marketing, IT and health care industries. MarketWatch.com June 2011
Bloch Building Named one of World's Most Beautiful Buildings
Travel & Leisure included the Bloch Building expansion at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in its "12 Most Beautiful Buildings in the World" list. Travel and Leisure February 2011
Kansas City Named a top-10 Moving Destination
U-Haul International Inc. named Kansas City no. 10 on its annual National Migration Trend Report, "The 2010 Top 50 U.S. Destination Cities."
Kansas City Business Journal February 2011
Kansas City ranks as one of America's Biggest Brain Magnets
Kansas City ranked no. 5 in Forbes' "America's Biggest Brain Magnets" list. The KC region ranked high due to its low cost of living, high personal income growth rates and a healthy real estate market. Forbes.com, February 2011
Kansas City Named 13th Most Affordable U.S. City
Forbes examined the 50 largest U.S. metros, and Kansas City earned its spot as no. 13 for its low cost of living and housing affordability. Forbes.com January 2011
Kansas City Ranks among Top 10 Hottest Job Markets
Monster.com ranked Kansas City no. 10 on its list of "The Hottest Markets for Job Seekers in 2011." The region was singled as one of two hot markets for retail, IT and health care jobs. Kansas City Business Journal January 2011
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