A new course for economic growth

A new partnership is being formed to align, focus and fast forward our economy. The Greater Wichita Partnership is based on a "best practice" model that has been successful in other communities. The Partnership consolidates the efforts and initiatives of related nonprofits focused on economic development growth (Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition, Wichita Downtown Development Corporation, and the Leadership Council). The Chamber's last economic development campaign set the stage for this effort with the creation of the Leadership Council and the formation of the Leadership Council's three priority initiatives:  growing primary jobs, diversification through entrepreneurship, and enhancing educational attainment/workforce development. The Chamber Board, GWEDC and the Leadership Council agree that this new alignment is an important step towards a more regional effort that provides our area with a more focused and competitive advantage. As the newly formed Greater Wichita Partnership assumes the responsibility for  job growth activities, the Chamber will work to align our programs with the Partnership and evaluate new ways to strengthen Wichita's business community. More information is available in these two news releases that can also be found on the Chamber's website : Greater Wichita Partnership formed Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition (GWEDC) leadership change