Pottawatomie County Business Development
With over 862 square miles of land, Pottawataomie County is a large county – and it’s full of opportunities for business development in a variety of industries! The county’s southwest corner is increasingly urbanized, with proximity to the extended amenities of the city of Manhattan, KS, and the northern and eastern areas of the country are largely rural, with a plethora of agricultural resources. Thanks to accessible local and state-wide business services, a strong local workforce, and several highly developed industry sectors, Pottawatomie County is an excellent place to grow or expand your business – no matter where in our county you land!
Here at the PCEDC, our goal is to provide the resources needed to foster business and economic development within our county. To learn more about doing business locally, just reach out to our team. Additionally, the following pages provide insights on business development within our communities:
Doing Business in Pottawatomie County, KS
Centrally located in the nation and equipped with excellent transportation infrastructure, Pottawatomie County is advantageously situated for businesses needing high levels of connectivity to Topeka, Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, and beyond. Additionally, a growing county population, highly educated local workforce, and the presence of Kansas State University (arguably the Greater Manhattan, KS, region’s greatest economic asset), support business progression and viability. Our county is also located within Kansas’ animal science corridor, and is particularly well-positioned to serve as a strategic location for businesses operating within the Animal Health & Science, Biosecurity & Food Safety, Computer Science & Information Technology, Crop & Grain Science & Milling, and Metal Fabrication Machinery & Equipment industries.
Grow Your Business in Pottawatomie County, KS
Welcome to Pottawatomie County! Whether you’re looking to launch your small business in one of our communities or expand your existing business into Pottawatomie County, the PCEDC is here to help provide the information and business support you need! Just contact our team to learn more about our county and the support available for Kansas entrepreneurs and business leaders. Additionally, our site is home to data around the Pottawatomie county labor force, employers, economy, and more, so you can learn more about living or working in our area.