Business Development

You won't find a better place in the United States to do business. Low taxes, affordable land, strategic location, an available and highly trained workforce, proximity to education and training institutions, ease of transportation and communications; all make Pottawatomie County an ideal location for business.

Whether you're serving a local or worldwide market - Pottawatomie County is a progressive, business oriented venue for your operations.

Pottawatomie County is blessed with a cluster of successful entrepreneurs. These business people have made successes both locally and worldwide in agriculture, services, manufacturing, innovative software and other businesses and industries. They also provide effective leadership in our communities and in our nonprofit organizations.

Our county and city governments, our chambers of commerce, our local banks, the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation, USDA Rural Development, our regional Small Business Development Center, the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Administration, have each contributed to business success in our county. Each is ready to help you bring your business idea to reality, or to expand for the future.

Contact the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation for current information on regional economic conditions, available land, labor force, business planning, financing opportunities, technical assistance, and other information that will help you make an informed decision for business startup or expansion.

Presentations

As of July 2010

Manhattan Regional Airport Briefing

Fort Riley Briefing

Housing and Econmic Overview

BRI Tour

NBAF Presentation