What's happening in the Greater Manhattan region? Find out more about our dynamic community and the people, businesses, schools and vibe that contribute to our great quality of life and robust economy.
Mar 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of HBOA lot of us around the area are captivated by HBO’s Somebody Somewhere starring Manhattan native and New York comedy diva Bridget Everett. It’s a bit surreal…
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In spring 2021, several Manhattan businesses and organizations were startled to be contacted for merchandise and permission to be featured in the then upcoming HBO comedy series…
For more than 15 years, the federal government has been planning and then building a biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) and 4 (BSL-4) facility within the continental United States to…
Feb 15, 2022
Cimarron Trailers, an employee-owned horse and livestock trailer manufacturer, announced today that it has acquired the assets of TravAlum, a local aluminum trailer manufacturer…
Jan 25, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation recently opened a 27-acre lot to new development in the Wamego Industrial Park. The site is currently zoned for heavy…
Jan 21, 2022
It’s a great time to start a career in the Greater Manhattan region. The area is home to a growing group of young professionals who are passionate about their careers and…
Dec 08, 2021
An organization in the Greater Manhattan region is addressing the disparities in resources that make it difficult for Black-owned businesses to thrive. The group, Black…
Dec 03, 2021
With more than $7 billion of new business investment coming into the state since January 2019, Kansas isn’t only poised for growth, it’s actively growing — a rare feat…
Nov 22, 2021
Natural Choice Company of St. Marys was recently named the Kansas minority manufacturing business of 2021. Governor Laura Kelly, Lt. Governor David Toland and the state’s Office…
Nov 18, 2021
Manhattan, Kansas is the westernmost point of the region referred to as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, an established innovation sector with the highest concentration of…
