Lawrence lies 45 minutes west of Kansas City and counts the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University among its standout features. The latter is the only inter-tribal university for Native Americans in the nation, representing more than 150 tribes. No surprise, then, that the city ranked #24 for Universities, contributing to an overall #92 ranking for Product. With places like the 45,000-piece Spencer Museum of Art and Clinton State Park (which has one of the state’s largest marinas), Lawrence excelled in terms of Museums (#35) and Attractions (#80). The city founded in 1854 has a highly educated and diverse population, ranking #10 for People. It wowed with its #3 ranking for Educational Attainment. Almost 100% of the workforce has at least a high school diploma. Nearly 29% of residents have a Master’s degree and another 10% have a Doctorate; approximately 9% are Foreign Born (#69). You’ll find education and health care to be major employers. A capstone in the city’s growth is the new Lawrence VenturePark. Once completed, all three phases will yield more than 555,000 square feet of industrial and business space at an estimated investment of $31-million.