The story of a revitalized economy in Manhattan, Kansas is a story of thorough partnership with Kansas State University.
"The story of Manhattan’s growing economy is rarely told these days without focusing on the $1.25 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility," according to an article by Morgan Chilson.
"But Manhattan is a thriving community, and it would be a mistake to tie all of that success to NBAF," adds Chilson, before telling the story of Manhattan's downtown redevelopment and its ongoing with community development partnerships with Kansas State University.
FULL STORY: Manhattan, K-State: Stronger together
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