McConnell Air Force Base Boosts Business Climate in Wichita, KS
For nearly seven decades, McConnell Air Force Base has played a crucial role in keeping America safe. With its fleet of air refueling tankers, highly skilled military and civilian work force and multimillion-dollar budget, the base also has a huge impact on the Wichita region's economy and quality of life.
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Wichita Entrepreneurs Have Launched Big-Name National Companies
From Albert A. Hyde’s development of Mentholatum in 1889 to the takeoff of Clyde Cessna’s aircraft business in 1927‚ early Wichita entrepreneurship paved the way for subsequent savvy capitalists and today’s thriving Wichita commerce.
Read More »Wichita Chamber, EDC Represent 1,500 Business Members
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition offer a number of services and tools to promote business expansion and growth.
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Wichita, KS Economy Includes Diverse Industry Sectors
Think of Wichita and aviation manufacturing comes to mind. So should food production, agriculture, advanced materials and composites, health care and education.
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Downtown Wichita Adds Residential, Entertainment Investment
Downtown Wichita has been transformed into a vibrant center of commerce, culture, entertainment and residential living, with more than $800 million in development over the last 10 years.
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Wichita, KS Nurtures Emerging Technology Industry
With help from two strong mentoring organizations, Wichita has created a name for itself in the technology sector.
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Wichita Entrepreneur Programs Boost Business Startups
Home to such entrepreneurial success stories as Pizza Hut and Residence Inn, Wichita supports small business, family enterprises and entrepreneurship with a range of programs, technical assistance and services, from business development to marketing to leadership training.
Read More »Young Professionals of Wichita Helps 'Recruit and Retain' Younger Residents
When Jon Rolph graduated from Baylor University in Texas‚ he thought he would wind up in Hollywood making films.
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