Allen County, KS

Where Industrial Legacy Meets Bold Innovation.

Allen County Economic Development (ACED) provides professional economic development services to new and established businesses in Allen County, Kansas, with a focus on using innovative economic development strategy to grow the local manufacturing industry ecosystem.

Whether you are a global corporation securing a prime industrial site or a local innovator scaling across the region, ACED delivers the skilled workforce, competitive resources, and strategic support your business needs to thrive.

Allen County Communities

Allen County boasts nine cities and four unincorporated communities, offering one of the lowest costs of living in Kansas. Strategically connected by U.S. Highways 54, 59 and 169, the county is within two hours of four major Midwest markets.

The area is located at the intersection of 2 community colleges and features a major hospital, exciting dining and cultural attractions and scenic outdoor areas.

Business Sites

Allen County Economic Development (ACED) offers seamless, one-stop service for businesses and consultants seeking sites for new and relocating business projects. 

Area business and industrial sites/buildings are kept in the LOIS database. We encourage you to visit this site to get an accurate representation of our market. 

To discuss sites or for related inquiries, please contact ACED.

  • Iola was a community ready to move.

    The building was available, in great condition, and competitively priced—but more importantly, the response from local partners was immediate and aligned. ACED, the City, the County, and Iola Industries all came to the table with a level of coordination and support that set Iola apart.
    Josh Granier
    Plant Manager, Peerless CAG Iola