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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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    Torgeson Plans New Manhattan Facility

    Aug 11, 2025

    On August 5th, the Manhattan City Commission approved the sale of 8.5 acres in the Manhattan…

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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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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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  • 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.

  • cow

    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.


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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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…

Ward Morgan, Owner, CivicPlus

Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership 
501 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS 66502

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