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.
Category: Community News
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.
Business Funding Programs Available
Find funding for your business in Pottawatomie County whether you’re starting, growing, or scaling.
Westmoreland Tornado Relief Resources Available
Resources are available for Westmoreland residents who suffered damage in the April 30, 2024 tornado.
County Candidate Forums to Take Place This Summer
Did you know that Pottawatomie County is moving from three County Commissioner positions to five? This November, elections will take place in four of the five districts. With local cities and chambers, we’ll be co-hosting a County Candidate Forum in every electing district this summer.
New Warehouse for Lease: Flint Hills Ventures Breaks Ground on Speculative Warehouse Project
Flint Hills Ventures now has a speculative warehouse project on the east side of Manhattan, Kansas at 1201 Kretschmer Drive, thanking various stakeholders and community supporters.