Episode 11 | Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

Growing a business in Wichita, some think it's not possible. But Luis Rodriguez is convinced that Wichita is a location for growing any kind of business, particularly the technology kind. He joins co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade to discuss his roles at KeyCentrix and Method Productions and what challenges they face in Wichita as the economy transforms during the current technology evolution. Since its inception in 1974, Keycentrix has become a nationally known pharmacy software company serving 1,000 pharmacies across the US, most of them out of state. They are recognized for reliable, accurate and stable technology solutions that include a portfolio of inventory management and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems for specialty, retail and mail-order pharmacies.  As for Method Productions, located in downtown Wichita, this talented group produces videos, graphics, commercial photography, social media assets, audio recordings and podcasts. They have been in business for almost 12 years and have collaborated with numerous area businesses including Digital Brand Communications, Burly Studios and Apples & Arrows.

KeyCentrix
2420 N. Woodlawn Blvd, Building 500
Wichita, KS 67220
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Number of employees: 26
Chamber member since 2007

Method Productions
230 N. Mosley St, Suite E.
Wichita, KS 67202
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Number of employees: 2
Chamber member since 2014

On this episode we discuss:

• Different roles at KeyCentrix and Method Productions
• The Pythagorean Theorem (I know, right)
• How KeyCentrix makes life easier for pharmacies
• Getting customers outside the Wichita area
• Midwestern values and building relationships
• Beating competitors on the east and west coasts
• Hiring the right people to help you grow
• Taking care of your employees
• Making connections through the chamber
• The challenges that Wichita faces in pivoting to more technology businesses
• Cost-effectiveness of developing software in Wichita
• Investing in the community through scholarships 

Learn more about KeyCentrix and Method Productions on their websites and like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram. Check out the links below that features the company and provides more information about their successes:

Mayor's Weekly Media Briefing
KeyCentrix Growing in Wichita
Health Care Tech Provider Acquires Local IT company
Greater Wichita Partnership
Flagship Kansas

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy.

Learn more about this podcast series by visiting our January 7 blog post.