Why do Business in Manhattan, Kansas?
Just Ask Our Employers
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“As the leader of a company that builds local government websites, I frequently have the opportunity to visit many communities across the United States. Although many of these locations are great places to visit, I am always ready to come back to Manhattan where "community" has a deeper meaning. From the friendly faces of my neighbors to the youthful vigor of the university and military population, I know that Manhattan is a place that people are glad to call home. When founding our technology company nine years ago, we decided to locate in this community because it provided a highly educated workforce, a low cost of living, top rated schools and a positive business environment. Combined, these factors make "The Little Apple®" incomparable to any other place – a quality of life unmatched by other communities.”
S. Ward Morgan, CEO
Networks Plus / Vanyon / CivicPlus
Ph: (785) 587-4121
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“It is nice to know that you have the facilities to grow a business in a place you like to live and raise a family.”
Ben Brunner, President
Environmental Manufacturing, Inc.
Ph: (785) 687-080
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"The presence of AMI/MAMTC in Manhattan gives the small to mid-sized manufacturing company access to expert technical manufacturing and product design help without having to search out high dollar consultants that are located some distance away."
Joe E. Farrar, President
Farrar Corporation
Ph: (785) 537-7733
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“What I enjoy about basing our company in Manhattan is that it is in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas, which is centrally located in the United States. We ship to all fifty states, so this location is perfect. We also find that here we have a lower cost of doing business. We can hire educated, qualified people at reasonable salaries, keeping our wages very competitive, yet excellent for our bottom line. We are able to work closely with a local bank, accountant, attorney, and other business associates; and we know all conduct business as good, hardworking, and honest mid-westerners. We also enjoy the fact that we have been able to support college students, our future, with job opportunities. Simply put, we very much enjoy being part of the success of the Manhattan community.”
Michele Johnson, Owner
Prizm, Inc.
Ph: (888) 427-4752
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“The diversity of the local market, including Ft. Riley and Kansas State University, makes the Manhattan area a unique and vital market area in Kansas”.
John Eichman, President
Midwest Concrete Materials
Ph: (785) 776-8811
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“It is a pleasure to employ the well-educated and enthusiastic members of a workforce that understands and practices those values associated with the Midwest.”
Bob & Tracey DeBruyn, Chairman & President
The Master Teacher
Ph: (785) 539-0555
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“I believe that our local construction industry rivals that of a large town. We have general contractors and subcontractors in Manhattan that have experience working on multi-million dollar projects. In addition to recognizing the positives that come with doing business in Manhattan, I’m confident visiting site location consultants and visiting businesses will come to know and appreciate the real secret of Manhattan: the benefits of a big city in a small town, with abundant shopping, sports, dining, nightlife, art, theater and outdoor recreation.”
Neil W. Horton, CEO
Bayer Construction
Ph: (785) 776-8839
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“The availability of quality four-lane access to I-70 puts our national distribution company in a position to take advantage of the centralized location of Manhattan, Kansas.”
Dennis Mullin, President
Steel & Pipe Supply Co., Inc
Ph: (785) 587-5100
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"Manhattan has been an ideal place to grow our business. I'm most impressed with the quality of the labor pool here. Being located at the home of
K-State, we have a large pool of both part-time and full-time applicants that are bright, motivated, and quick to learn."
Dave Dreiling, President
GTM Sportswear
Ph: (800) 336-4486
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“From a Human Resources perspective, our company has found that the employees we’ve hired in this area bring with them a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. The high quality of life offered in the Manhattan/Flint Hills area contributes significantly to low employee turnover. Other valuable sources of employees here are the trailing spouses and dependents associated with Fort Riley and K-State. They frequently bring a high level of skill, experience and flexibility – and often choose to remain in the community because of the desirable quality of life.”
Criss Mayfield, Director of Administration
Abbott Workholding Products
Ph: (785) 776-8555
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