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Manhattan-area Chamber reports Torgersen expansion, Amazon activity and new childcare facility ribbon cutting
Summary
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce representatives told Riley County commissioners about a planned Torgersen Electric fabrication facility, active Amazon site work at the business park and a childcare accelerator ribbon cutting scheduled the same week; the chamber noted both projects involve no local tax abatements.
Representatives from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce updated Riley County commissioners on economic development activity during the Aug. 11 meeting.
Darren Solton, president of the Manhattan Chamber, said the city recently approved the sale of three lots in the business park totaling about 8.5 acres to Torgersen Electric, a Topeka‑based electrical contractor. Solton said Torgersen plans a $5 million…
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