Major Employers
| Name | Type | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Hy-Vee | Retail grocery | 372 |
| Wal-Mart | Retail | 310 |
| PAR Electrical Contractors | Electrical contracting | 200 |
| City of Gladstone | Government | 193 |
| Van Chevrolet | Retail auto sales | 160 |
| Home Depot | Home improvement | 128 |
| Gladstone Dodge | Retail auto sales | 114 |
| Northtowne Hyundai | Retail auto sales | 114 |
| McDonald's | Fast food restaurant | 109 |
| Summit Grill | Restaurant | 100 |