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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.


Doing Business

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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Latest News

  • NBAF ribbon cutting

    Officials Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

    May 24, 2023

    Officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting of NBAF — the first U.S. laboratory with biosafety level-4…

  • Somebody Somewhere watch party

    Bridget Everett Celebrates Somebody Somewhere Season Finale in Manhattan

    Jun 01, 2023

    When singer and comedian Bridget Everett was asked by her childhood best friend, Stephanie…

  • NBAF Q&A

    Local Leaders Collaborate over Decades to Bring NBAF to Manhattan, Kansas

    May 30, 2023

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Officials Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

Officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting of NBAF — the first U.S. laboratory with biosafety level-4 containment capable of housing large livestock.

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.

  • wheat

    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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Ward Morgan

Fort Riley and Kansas State University provide a strong network of highly qualified professionals, training opportunities, and collaborative partnerships. This growing pipeline of diverse thinking and backgrounds allows us to be more responsive to the future…

Ward Morgan, Owner, CivicPlus

Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership 
501 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS 66502

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