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Promoting economic growth and development throughout Pottawatomie County, Kansas

Recent News & Updates

Childcare Assistance Tax Credits – Basics to Know as an Employer

With childcare shortages and rising costs putting pressure on employees, and even keeping some out of the workforce entirely, employers have a unique opportunity to attract talent with childcare benefits. For employers that may be interested in offering these benefits, there are tax credits available...

Pottawatomie County Economic Update Quarter 1 2026

The initial economic data for Pottawatomie County is strong, with a steady labor force around the upper 13,000s (although it peaked to 14,001 in February), and sales tax revenues increasing over the same quarter last year. Home sales were also fairly strong for the early...

FAQs by Beltline Energy

Public interest in Beltline Energy's proposed Pottawatomie County data center project has generated a number of questions from residents and elected officials. To help address those questions and provide additional information to the community, Beltline Energy submitted written responses. We are sharing those responses below...

Available Sites & Buildings

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.

Featured Sites & Buildings

Promote Your Commercial Space

Do you have a commercial building or site that you’d like to sell or lease? 

List it on LOIS for free and it will be included in our featured properties on our website.

Economic Scorecard

Measuring Impact, Guiding the Future

View performance indicators such as our Net Promoter Score, the number of Advance Pottawatomie investors, workforce development programs connecting students with local employers, and the total amount of active loan funding supporting business growth.