The NBAF: Playing a key role in Kansas City’s future

Late last week, the Kansas City Business Journal had a great article about the role the NBAF will play in Kansas City’s future.

Here are some excerpts;
“The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, which the Department of Homeland Security plans to construct in Manhattan, Kan., will play an essential role in protecting this nation from terrorist attack. Scientists at the $650 million research facility will develop defenses to human, animal and zoonotic diseases.

“NBAF will also be a once-in-a-generation economic boon for Kansas City. It will secure Kansas City’s leadership position in the Animal Health Corridor, which stretches from Manhattan to Columbia, Mo. The corridor already accounts for 32 percent of the $19 billion global animal health industry.

“It’s estimated that NBAF will generate a $3.5 billion …”

You can read the whole article here.