Sunflower Certified Sites Program

A SEED Certified Site is a development-ready property that meets specific criteria for commercial and industrial use. It must:

• Be at least 20 acres, controlled by a single entity.
• Have a local government or economic development organization compile and certify site data.
• Feature essential infrastructure, including a 6” water main, industrial-capacity sanitary sewer, and 3-phase, 12 kV electric service.
• Be marketed primarily by Sunflower, the community, and/or local economic development organizations for business recruitment and expansion.
• Be cleared of dense forestation and relatively flat for development.
• Be listed with LocationOne and Sunflower, with complete and current site details.
• Receive official certification from Sunflower Electric Economic Development.

The program aims to:

• Encourage communities to invest in and analyze sites before marketing them.
• Standardize critical site data for site selectors and developers.
• Establish a network of Sunflower Certified Sites for business attraction.
• Enhance the competitive advantage of Sunflower members by ensuring development-ready properties.
• Show commitment to streamlining economic development projects.

Eligible participants include:

• Individuals working with a local economic development office, city, or county.
• Local city or county governments.
• Recognized economic development organizations at the local or regional level.

Interested communities should:

• Contact Sunflower Electric Economic Development for details on the certification process.
• Identify a primary point of contact to gather required site information.
• Submit completed materials to Sunflower for review and certification.

What Sunflower Provides

Sunflower serves as the Program Administrator, overseeing applications and certification. Once verified by a Sunflower’s independent third party, certified sites:

• Receive the Sunflower Certified Site designation.
• Are featured on this website and receive a Certified Site seal on LocationOne.
• Will be recognized and marketed by the Kansas Department of Commerce.