Kansas made a top 10 list for most competitive states for capital investment and new facility development, according to Site Selection magazine.

“Our top 10 finish in the Competitiveness Awards is just another example of how Kansas is one of the best states in the nation for business,” said Bill Thornton, secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce. “We’re excited to build on this success, and we look forward to another strong run of business development.”

The Competitiveness Awards evaluate states on criteria such as capital investment, new facilities created, existing facilities expanded, jobs created and jobs retained.

This is the second consecutive year that Kansas has made the top 10.