Updated Vision and Priorities for Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
Over the past year, the PCEDC Board of Directors has been updating the organization’s vision, mission, and priorities.
Category: Community News
Pottawatomie County Economic Update Quarter 2 2024
As Pottawatomie County moved through the second quarter, there was an increase in home sales and building permits. This trend aligns with previous years, where spring and summer months typically see more home sales compared to earlier in the year. The year-to-date sales and use tax totals for 2024 are also comparable to last year’s figures, suggesting stable retail activity across the county.
Community Career Fair To Take Place August 28
Plan on attending the Community Career Fair on Wednesday, August 28th from 10am to 4pm at Iron Clad at 427 Lincoln Ave. in Wamego. This event, cohosted by Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC), Wamego Chamber of Commerce, and KansasWorks will feature employers from across the region.
Get To Know Your Community: Wamego
Pottawatomie County is a great place to live and work. In our “Get To Know Your Community” series, we’ll introduce you to what makes this region special.
Meet Your Neighbors: Zac & Tegan Kreider
Pottawatomie County is a great place to live and work. It’s also home to some great people! In our “Meet Your Neighbors” series, we’ll introduce you.
Meet Your Pottawatomie County Candidates: Primary August 6th
Did you know that Pottawatomie County is moving from three County Commissioner positions to five? In August primary elections will take place in four of the five districts, with a general election in November. Co-hosting with local cities and chambers, we facilitated a County Candidate Forum in every electing district this summer. Meet the candidates here.
Caterpillar Transition Update
We want to provide the community with an update on the ongoing efforts in response to the closure of Caterpillar’s Wamego facility. The impact of this closure on our community cannot be overstated, and we are dedicated to helping every affected employee and family through this transition. The Wamego Caterpillar Facility notified their employees on Thursday afternoon, June 6, that the plant will close mid-2025.
Pottawatomie County Economic Update Quarter 1 2024
Overall economic indicators show a strong labor market with a low unemployment rate. Building permits are picking up at the end of the quarter and are on pace with previous years, though 2023 overall permits were down. Sales tax revenue is down slightly this quarter compared to the first quarter of last year, but still on an upward trend.
Wamego Caterpillar Facility To Close In 2025
The Wamego Caterpillar Facility notified their employees on Thursday afternoon, June 6, that the plant will close mid-2025.
Boys & Girls Club Manhattan Expands into Early Childhood Education with Purchase of Hope Lutheran
Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan expands into early childhood education with the purchase of Hope Lutheran preschool.