Industry Assets and Target Industry Growth

Pittsburg is steadfast in its economic development. We offer strong competitive industry assets to any business, including:

• Pittsburg State University
• Entrepreneurial Successes of Residents
• Skilled Workforce Pipeline
• Strong Base of Quality of Life Amenities
• Regional Connectivity
• High Quality Public School
• Kansas Polymer Research Center

In 2016 we commissioned Angelou Economics out of Austin, TX to aid in developing an economic development strategy. As a sign of our commitment, we are actively and aggressively pursuing target industries in our local clusters. You’ll find them below.