Kansas City, Missouri is emerging as a prime location to conduct business, offering an abundant number of opportunities in a wide array of thriving industries. The city’s central geographic location makes it a natural transportation hub and an ideal location for headquarters and distribution. Among U.S. cities, Kansas City ranks as one of the 10 best supporters of small businesses and is considered one of the 50 best cities in the world for global trade. In Addition Area Development magazine ranked Kansas City number 5 on its list of “Top U.S. Distribution Logistics Locations.”