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The top two employers in the Greater Manhattan Area are also the two greatest pull factors to the region: Kansas State University and Fort Riley Military Base. These two entities create roughly 13,000 jobs, and the Base currently trains about 20,000 soldiers (see chart below). These two entities are huge economic drivers for the region, shaping the economy in major ways. Because of the college, research and development is considered an important business sector in Manhattan. Fort Riley has also helped provide economic activity and investment for Manhattan.
For employment information at Kansas State University please follow this link.
For civilian employment information at Fort Riley Military Base please follow this link.
For employment information at Kansas State University please follow this link.
For civilian employment information at Fort Riley Military Base please follow this link.
Top Employers in Riley and Pottawatomie County (3rd Quarter, 2016)
Company | Number of Employees | Location |
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Kansas State University | 6,028 | Manhattan |
City of Manhattan | 320 | Manhattan |
USD #383 | 1,350 | Manhattan |
Mercy Regional Health Center | 795 | Manhattan |
CivicPlus | 289 | Manhattan |
Caterpillar Work Tools, Inc | 500 | Wamego |
Community Healthcare System, Inc | 450 | Onaga |
Custom Wood Products Inc | 145 | St. Marys |
Dillons Companies Inc | 85 | Manhattan |
GTM Sportswear | 693 | Manhattan |
Brinks Home Security | 300 | St. Marys/Manhattan |
Menards | 150 | Manhattan |
Parker Hannifin Corporation | 169 | Manhattan |
Pottawatomie County Government | 182 | Westmoreland |
Wamego School District (USD 320) | Wamego | |
Kaw Valley School District (USD 321) | 150 | St. Marys |
Rock Creek School District (USD 323) | 135 | Westmoreland |
Walmart | 480 | Manhattan |
Westar Energy, Inc | 275 | Emmett |
The Onyx Collection, Inc | Belvue | |
Fort Riley Military Base (Military Training) | 19,468 | Fort Riley |
Fort Riley Military Base (Civilian) | 7,470 | Fort Riley |
Manko Window Systems | 235 | Manhattan |
Riley County Government | 190 | Manhattan |
Pawnee Mental Health Services | 235 | Manhattan |