Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas | Insurance | 1600 |
| BNSF Railway | Railroad | 1900 |
| Frito Lay | Snack food mfg. and distribution | 1100 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Tire manufacturer | 1780 |
| Hill's Pet Nutrition | Pet food mfg. and distribution (Hdq.) | 760 |
| Payless ShoeSource | Shoe retailer (Hdq.) | 800 |
| Reser's Fine Foods | Food mfg. and distribution | 1300 |
| Se2 | Life insurance | 750 |
| University of Kansas Health Systems St. Francis Campus | Healthcare | 1600 |
| Stormont-Vail Health System | Healthcare | 4 |
| Wal-Mart | Retail | 1200 |