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    Something Special In-Between

    With strong roots in manufacturing, industry, agriculture and research, we are continuing to grow as a nexus of innovation, production and development.


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The Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership’s business-friendly environment, biosecurity expertise and world-class agriculture research capacity make us something special. Our region is unlike any other place you’re considering.

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    Manufacturer Plans 146 Jobs at New Manhattan, KS Facility

    Apr 01, 2025

    PTMW, a Kansas-based metal fabricator and manufacturer, plans to create 146 new jobs and invest…

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    Solar Turbines Taking Over Wamego Caterpillar Facility

    Jun 02, 2025

    Several hundred jobs will be retained in Wamego, Kansas as Solar Turbines plans to begin operations…

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    Amazon Plans Facility at Manhattan Business Park

    Jun 02, 2025

    On May 20th, the Manhattan City Commission approved a purchase and sale contract with Amazon.com…

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Manufacturer Plans 146 Jobs at New Manhattan, KS Facility

PTMW, a Kansas-based metal fabricator and manufacturer, plans to create 146 new jobs and invest over $14M in a new facility in Manhattan. Average wages for the project are approximately $60,000 per year and when fully staffed, the project will add more than $8.7M in payroll to the local economy annually.


Industries

Looking for a region that wants to work with you? Give us a call and learn more about how we will help.

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    Animal Health and Science

    We're the western anchor of the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, where about 60% of international companies in the animal health industry have a strategic presence.

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    Biosecurity and Food Safety

    We have been dubbed “The Silicon Valley of Biodefense” for establishing the leading research ecosystem related to biosecurity, biodefense and food safety in the world.

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    Crop and Grain Science, and Milling

    We're in the heart of it all — where the nation’s food supply and innovation meet, and leading organizations are dedicated to advancing agriculture.


Living Here

Ballet classes and football games. Wine tastings and soccer tournaments. Hiking adventures and bison watching. Our ranchers and researchers, business owners and college students, experienced executives and young professionals have created something special indeed. 

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Sites and Buildings

The Greater Manhattan area has opportunities for businesses large and small to invest in and establish themselves — put down roots in this rapidly expanding region.

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Bonnie Rush

The K-State College of Veterinary Medicine has research expertise and resources focused on creating new technologies for preventing, diagnosing, and treating domestic and foreign livestock diseases. Basic scientists are committed to improving the…

Dr. Bonnie Rush, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University

Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership 
501 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS 66502

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