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Hutchinson, Kansas is a strong and solid community that serves as the seat of Reno County. Founded on the banks of the Arkansas River in 1871, Hutchinson lies 45 miles northwest of Wichita, in the south central portion of Kansas. The Census 2000 recorded the city?s population as just over 40,000.

Hutchinson?s founder was a Baptist preacher, who mandated that no liquor would be sold here. This kept the city?s growth to a minimum, but also prevented the rough and violent beginnings of so many Kansas towns. The temperance ban only lasted until 1876, but Hutchinson had attracted many of the devout Amish and Mennonite faiths, and the community retained its quiet atmosphere.

The first industry in Hutchinson was the selling of buffalo bones. Settlers went out to the plains and picked up the bones from the enormous herds that had roamed here, exporting them for use as fertilizer and knife handles. The discovery of huge salt deposits in and around the town led to the salt mining industry. Today, Hutchinson, Kansas is known as ?Salt City?. Agriculture remains an important part of the economy, with wheat, soybeans and corn as the main crops. Hutchinson boasts the world?s largest grain elevator.

When the city of Hutchinson was only one year old, it was chosen as the site of the Kansas State Fair, and still holds that honor today. This enormous event draws visitors from all over to enjoy the celebration of the Kansas lifestyle. The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is housed on one of the Fair's permanent buildings. This marvelous facility, including a planetarium and theaters, offers education and delight.  The Hutchinson Zoo is another local attraction. It specializes in native Kansas wildlife and plant species.

Hutchinson?s central location and low cost of living create an ideal location for new businesses. Kansas maintains an excellent highway system and Hutchinson lies only an hour from the Wichita Airport, a top-notch facility. Found in the Nafta corridor, Reno County and Hutchinson have a number of impressive tax incentives to aid incoming firms. Hutchinson residents have long held a reputation for a strong work ethic, and have created a steady, dependable work force. The outstanding Kansas school system helps to maintain a well-educated populace.

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