The City of Gladstone is located in Clay County, Missouri. The city is situated near the Missouri River on the Missouri-Kansas border, about 12 miles north of Kansas City. Gladstone has an estimated population of approximatedly 28,000 people.

Because Gladstone's residents pay low property taxes, Gladstone is dependent upon its business community for revenues. Gladstone’s top employers are retail based. There is a large variety in the types of businesses in Gladstone, but the City is most proud of its locally owned shops and restaurants.

Many of Gladstone's residents make the commute to the larger economic market of Kansas City. Much of the diversity of Gladstone’s workforce is due to the high level of emphasis placed on secondary and post secondary education. Gladstone's central location provides its residents in close proximity with more than 30 major colleges and universities.

Gladstone brims with community spirit. With safe and attractive neighborhoods, quality municipal services, low cost of living, a wide range of career opportunities nearby, and affordable housing, the city is growing at a rapid rate. People are drawn by the conveniences of a big city but atmosphere of a small town.