This afternoon, we had a productive conversation with the Caterpillar Real Estate team, who confirmed that Solar Turbines—a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar—will be taking over the Wamego facility.
Pottawatomie County’s initial economic data for 2025 includes strong labor force data and year-over-year sales and use tax growth. While these indicators started off strong, home sales were slow, even seasonally, with year-over-year data for home closings trailing last year’s cumulative data for the same...
In this year of growth and transition, we helped local employers attract and retain talent, supported business expansion, and played a key role in job creation. Through strong partnerships, we fostered collaboration and provided businesses, stakeholders, and residents with valuable resources. We also enhanced communication...
In partnership with the Greater Manhattan Economic Partnership (GMEP), available Pottawatomie County and Manhattan, KS area sites and buildings are listed on the LocationOne (LOIS) database system. LocationOne Information Systems is an online economic development, GIS-enhanced, site selection engine that provides site and building information in real time. Our access to LOIS’ services is made possible by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas Economic Development Alliance.
Amazing location along Highway 24 in the Wamego Industrial Park. Includes 258,112 square feet on 44 acres in Wamego, Kansas. Located just 15 miles from Manhattan, KS, 45 miles from Topeka, and 1.5 hours to Kansas City, it's immediately accessible to 1-70 and I-35.