10. HIGHLY-EDUCATED WORK FORCE:
• 78.8% are high school graduates
• High school graduation rate: 92.2% (MO ave.: 82.5%)
• Three colleges and seven vo-tech schools nearby
• Study demonstrates that workers are available

9. HIGH PRODUCTIVITY: Workers average 13% above national average.

8. CROSSROADS CORPORATE CENTER:
• 120 acres available; all utilities on site
• Industrial land 29¢ per sq. ft.; build to suit.
• 15 additional sites available; 28-500 acres.

7. TRANSPORTATION HUB:
• I-35 & U.S. 36, the Crossroads of the Nation
• Cameron Airport; 4,000-ft. lighted runway; FBO; 24-hour service
• 50 minutes to KCI Airport

6. LOW TAXES: Missouri among lowest five states in U.S.

5. LOW ELECTRICAL RATES: Missouri is among the lowest four percent.

4. LOW COST OF LIVING: 87% of U.S. average.

3. LOCAL INCENTIVES:
• Tax abatement
• Land discounts
• Tax Increment Financing

2. HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE STANDARDS:
• Low crime rate—safe for kids
• Rural lifestyle—no traffic jams
• Clean air and water
• Recreation includes YMCA, camping, fishing, golf, boating, hiking, tennis
• Exceptional schools; recent additions/renovation
• Outstanding full-service hospital with new campus

1. PRO-BUSINESS ATTITUDE
• Largest population growth in rural North Missouri
• Retail sales up 103% in last 10 years
• 670 new housing units in last 10 years