Warrensburg, Missouri
A Swift Success in Bringing Tractor Supply to Town
Retail Strategies partnered with Warrensburg city leaders to overcome site challenges and successfully bring Tractor Supply Company to the community.
Our Partnership
Retail Strategies partnered with CMK Properties and Warrensburg’s city officials in 2022 to recruit Tractor Supply Co. Our team identified a former grocery store site, conducted feasibility studies, and pivoted to evaluate city-owned land when initial plans stalled. We coordinated with local brokers, MoDOT, and American Water to secure highway access and verify utilities, ensuring the project met TSC’s requirements.
By facilitating incentive discussions, including Chapter 100 bonds and sales tax sharing agreements, we reduced development costs. Our team’s persistence led to the selection of a prime site, with plans submitted and approved by mid-2024, culminating in a new 21,939 sq. ft. store.
Project Timeline
Site Identification
Retail Strategies identified a former grocery store site in Warrensburg as a potential fit for TSC. Our team engaged CMK Properties and local stakeholders to evaluate feasibility and pricing.
Due Diligence
When the initial site faltered, we explored city-owned land near Walmart, conducting in-depth zoning, signage, and utility assessments with the City’s planning department.
Infrastructure Coordination
Our team secured MoDOT highway access, verified water/sewer infrastructure, and clarified city connection fees, ensuring the site was development-ready.
Incentives
We facilitated incentive discussions, securing Chapter 100 bonds and a sales tax sharing agreement to lower costs, boosting project momentum.
Execution & Communication
Geotech surveys and plan submissions were completed, with city approvals finalized by summer 2024. A press release announced the new store, highlighting the partnership.
Two Year Timeline
- Site Identificaiton
- Due Diligence
- Infrastructure Coordination
- Incentives
- Execution & Communication
Results
The new Tractor Supply store opened in Warrensburg in 2024, creating 18 jobs and injecting approximately $420,000 in wages into the community. With an estimated annual sales tax contribution of $115,000 to $250,000, the store significantly boosts local revenue. The project has strengthened Warrensburg’s retail landscape, meeting the needs of residents and surrounding areas.
Proactive City Aid
Looking Forward
Warrensburg is now positioned for continued growth, with a stronger retail base and enhanced economic vitality. Retail Strategies remains committed to supporting the city’s long-term development goals, fostering partnerships that drive prosperity.