Economic Development
In collaboration with our member-utilities, Sunflower Electric Economic Development partners with local communities, businesses, and organizations to help create and support opportunities for growth, investment, and innovation. We provide expertise, resources, and connections to help drive community development, whether it’s supporting new business ventures, helping existing businesses expand, or working with local leaders to strengthen infrastructure and workforce readiness.
Focus Areas
- Business Attraction and Expansion: We work with site consultants, business developers and economic development professionals to attract new businesses and support business retention and expansion.
- Site and Building Support: Through our relationships and resources, we assist with site promotion, industrial site certification, and provide data to help businesses make informed location decisions based on the strengths of our region.
- Community Engagement: Strong communities are the foundation of economic growth. We collaborate with local stakeholders to identify needs, foster innovation, and support community-driven initiatives.
- Infrastructure and Planning: Energy is at the forefront of site selection decisions. With decades of energy expertise, we help align infrastructure planning with economic development goals, ensuring communities are ready for growth.
Why Work With Us?
Sunflower’s commitment to our members and their rural Kansas communities drives our efforts to promote long-term success through community and industry partnerships. We’re deeply rooted in the region and focused on building a strong future.