Business Climate
Overview Manhattan is not only home to Kansas State University and Fort Riley but also to diverse high-tech, scientific and service-related businesses. Manhattan has a vibrant and stable economy located in the center of a bustling community.
Forbes magazine ranked Kansas as the number one state in which to locate a new business due to few regulatory blocks and fiscal obstacles.
Business growth in the area reflects:
Positive business environment
Workforce quality
Operating costs
Quality of life
Ease of working with local officials
The Corporate Technology Park is a state-of-the-art 190-acre park next to the Manhattan Regional Airport, offering four-lane highway access and sonnet route fiber optic access.
Whether by plane, train, truck, or cyberspace, the central location of Manhattan allows businesses to service their clients anywhere in the world. In fact, Manhattan businesses have the potential to reach over 92 million consumers within a 500-mile radius.
