2007 Gardner Advantage

Gardner, Kansas is located on Interstate 35 approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This rural/suburban community has experienced unprecedented growth since 1990, with an estimated population growth of 100%.
             

The City of Gardner is a full-service community providing, water, sewer and electricity through city-owned infrastructure. In addition, Gardner continues to provide "small-town" attention to its business base through timely processing of development applications.

Currently, Gardner is home to six manufacturing firms ranging in size from 20 to 250 employees. Most of these firms have expanded their operations over the past five years, demonstrating Gardner's pro-business environment.

Gardner's labor pool extends into the Kansas City metro area, as well as smaller rural communities to the south and west.

Gardner, Kansas, is just what you've been looking for. Located on the fast growing, southwestern edge of greater Kansas City, this distinctively Midwestern community provides its businesses and residents alike with an opportunity for growth and a pleasurable lifestyle. Rich in community pride, Gardner has maintained the "small town" philosophy of responding quickly to individual needs and concerns, while being forward-looking enough to plan for future growth.

The people who call Gardner home enjoy all the benefits of a country lifestyle. Whether it's in safe, tree-lined neighborhoods, a lakeside residence, or an acreage that provides lots of elbow room, you'll find housing opportunities to meet any taste and budget.

Home to a number of annual community celebrations, including the Johnson County Fair, the residents of Gardner feel a sense of ownership and civic pride.

All the advantages of small town living, plus all the amenities of the "big city" can be yours in Gardner. With a convenient location in suburban Kansas City, you'll be close enough to take advantage of as much of the action as you like.

If sports are your passion, Gardner offers access to a wide range of professional sports from Royals baseball and Chiefs football, to indoor soccer with the Attack, professional tennis with the Explorers and hockey with the Kansas City Blades.

You'll also enjoy the convenience of personal attention of Gardner's many shops and stores. And some of the most distinctive shopping experiences in the county are just minutes away. From the Country Club Plaza to large regional shopping centers and factory outlet malls, our area offers the shopping experience you are looking for.

The quality of Gardner's award-winning school district reflects the community's commitment to excellence in education. The schools in Gardner have small class sizes, a continued investment in modern facilities and advanced technology, and a philosophy committed to ensuring that students achieve their highest individual potential.    

Close to home are a wide range of post-secondary educational opportunities. Johnson County Community College, one of the nation's top ten community colleges, is just minutes away. In addition, 20 two and four-year colleges and universities are located in the metro area, including the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri.

Gardner's central location in the United States make business and personal travel convenient and affordable. Local companies, for example, have a distinct advantage when it comes to shipping goods and receiving materials. And with its front door on Interstate 35, Gardner's residents enjoy a hassle-free commute in the metro area and are linked to the nation's interstate system.

In the pathway of projected growth for the metro area, Gardner's future is bright with affordable housing, a cost of living that ranks below the national average, excellent schools, access to a wide variety of "big city" amenities and small town charm.  Gardner, Kansas, is just what you've been looking for.