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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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    Places to live in America

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    Best college in Kansas

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  • #4

    Top community college in US

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  • #3

    Best small places for business and careers

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Latest News

  • Manhattan KS is a Top Metro by Site Selection

    Manhattan Ranks as a Top Metro, Kansas Wins Governor’s Cup from Site Selection

    Mar 02, 2023

    The Greater Manhattan region and the State of Kansas have been recognized for business growth by…

  • The Edge Collaboration District Office Park Building 3

    The Edge Receives Approval to Expand Footprint

    Mar 07, 2023

    Story provided by the Kansas State University Foundation The Edge, the state-of-the-art…

  • Green Dot Bioplastics Onaga Groundbreaking

    Local to Global: Green Dot Bioplastics Drives Growth in Kansas and Beyond

    Feb 27, 2023

    Green Dot Bioplastics, headquartered in Emporia, Kansas with a manufacturing location in the…

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Manhattan Ranks as a Top Metro, Kansas Wins Governor’s Cup from Site Selection

The Greater Manhattan region and the State of Kansas have been recognized for business growth by Site Selection magazine. See our local rankings and how we helped make Kansas No. 1 for the second year in a row.

Industries

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

Explore our industries

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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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Marty Vanier

K-State is able to analyze and develop solutions for industry, and industry can provide K-State with cutting edge ideas and technology to advance biosecurity solutions.

Dr. Marty Vanier, Director, National Agricultural Biosecurity Center

Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership 
501 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS 66502

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