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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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K-State Opens Biomanufacturing Lab and Training Facility

Kansas State University's recently opened Biomanufacturing Laboratory and Training Facility creates industry-aligned training and immersive research experiences that prepare students for rapidly evolving careers in biomanufacturing. This talent pipeline will benefit new and existing industry within the region while continuing to position Kansas as a national leader in biomanufacturing and biosecurity. 


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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.

  • germ

    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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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 commissioning of NBAF will place a global spotlight on Manhattan as the world’s preeminent location for research on emerging, zoonotic and high impact animal diseases that are not currently in the United States.

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

Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership 
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