The glitter and glamour of major metro areas calls many of us and it's allure is hard to ignore - high pay, active social and night life. In short, it's the American dream. Or is it?

What happens when the shine wears off of that glitter and the tarnish of long commutes, crowded shopping malls, substandard schools and the insecurity of facing urban woes cloud this dream?

There is a place that can offer you the whole package. It can offer you an opportunity to expand your horizons while providing, a safe, warm, friendly place to raise a family. It offers a quality of life that gives you the best of both worlds - career opportunities and a place your children can walk to school or bike to a friend's house as the smell of grilling steaks fills the air.

It's about balance and passion.

You may already know where this place is. Many of you were raised here. Some of you are just looking to escape the big city. The place is Central Kansas. This is why we have launched hometownrecruiter.com. We know we have a treasure here. We realize this region is unique in offering shopping, job opportunities and entertainment options while not losing our small-town American charm.

We believe in this with all of our hearts and want to ensure its  continued economic viability. We want to maintain its status as a retail trade center by matching the many job openings with qualified folks seeking what we offer - careers, community, family and a chance to live the good life.

Through hometownrecruiter.com, job seekers can search for openings, visit the region virtually and even submit an application.

So, when you decide the time is right to make the change, we are here and we welcome you.