Scorpion Biological Services decision to locate in Manhattan has some tie-in with the decision to build NBAF in that city. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran said it was the goal when NBAF was built in Manhattan that business and industry, science and research facilities, would grow up around Manhattan. "As NBAF comes on line later this year this is one of the first and biggest announcements that could come with that day."
The Senator added the goal is to make sure that there are many others. "We need to make sure we have the necessary infrastructure and workforce, but with NBAF here, great opportunities for Kansans who like science, mathematics, engineering and research, and in the process of their careers help make America a safer place."
Scorpion is a $650 million investment project that will create 500 high paying jobs in the next seven years. The facility in Manhattan will support development of vaccines that enable an accelerated response to global biological threats.