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on Aug 29, 2019 / by Angie Prather
#ILoveWichita, Community pride, Wichita Flag

Flag Photo Contest Entries Up 44% in 2019

Enthusiasm for the Wichita flag continues to surge at full throttle. The annual #WichitaFlagSummerTravelContest had 359 entries this year, up 44% from 250 entries in 2018. And where did your city flag travel during the summer months? You’ll ...
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Wichita Flag
on Jul 18, 2019 / by Courtney Sendall
#ILoveWichita, Wichita Flag

Celebrate Wichita's Birthday on July 21

Wichita will turn 149 years old on Sunday, July 21, and we've gathered a few ideas for how Wichitans can celebrate. Participate in a Birthday Celebration Wicked Stitch is offering free Wichita flag wine glasses or Wichita- themed canvas totes ...
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Government Relations
on Sep 11, 2018 / by admin
Wichita Chamber Events, Wichita Flag

Open Streets ICT: A Dunkin' Good Time

By Tram NgoEver wanted to dunk the Mayor, Police Chief or a City Council Member or two? Well we've lined up your opportunity at Open Streets ICT on Sunday, Sept. 23."What is Open Streets ICT?" you might be asking. Open Streets ICT is a FREE (we all ...
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Board of Directors
on Aug 23, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Civic pride, Wichita Flag

Winners of the 3rd Annual Photo Contest Named

There were 250 entries in the 2018 contest.Your Wichita flag was photographed in 30 states in the U.S.A. and in 25 different countries around the world during the third annual #wichitaflagsummertravelcontest. There were 250 entries using the hashtag ...
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Member Minute Profile
on May 15, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Small Business, Wichita Chamber Events, Wichita Flag

Member Minute with Dandelion Wine Design

Facebook and Instagram @dandelionwinedesign – 316-308-0803Jan Sattler is the creative talent behind many of the Chamber’s most popular graphic design projects. She's developed numerous invitations as well as the Chamber’s ...
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on Jan 16, 2018 / by admin
#ILoveWichita, Jeff Longwell, Wichita Flag, Wichita Thunder

#ILoveWichita Night this Saturday with the Wichita Thunder

At an unveiling event on Jan. 4, Mayor Jeff Longwell displayed the Wichita flag jersey that will be worn at the Jan. 20 game, and Vanesa Barnard of Jason's Deli showed off the rally towel that will be given to the first 500 people that evening.The ...
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on Dec 13, 2017 / by Courtney Sendall
city of Wichita, Plates for Parks, Wichita Flag

Show Your Support for the Official Wichita Flag License Plate

It was announced in October that the City of Wichita will be submitting a bill during the next legislative session to add a Wichita flag license plate option for Kansas motorists. The City has surpassed their initial goal of 500 signatures of ...
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on Sep 07, 2017 / by Courtney Sendall
Great Image Designs, Wichita Flag

Announcing the #WichitaFlagSummerTravelContest winners

The 2nd annual #WichitaFlagSummerTravelContest has concluded and the results prove that Wichitans love their hometown’s flag. The contest received nearly 173 unique entries, which was more than triple the number that was received in 2016. At ...
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on Jul 20, 2017 / by Angie Prather
#ILoveWichita, Civic pride, Wichita Flag

How Are you Celebrating Wichita’s Birthday? (Part 3)

We have four more ideas to share with you for celebrating Wichita’s 147th birthday bash on Friday, July 21. Increased social media activity during the @wichitaflag's 80th birthday celebration put Wichita on the map.Share what you love about ...
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on Jul 19, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Chambr videos, Community pride, Wichita Flag, Wichita murals

How Are you Celebrating Wichita’s Birthday?  (Part 2)

Wichita’s 147th birthday bash is Friday, July 21. How are you celebrating? We shared some ideas in yesterday's post and have five more listed below. Hyde Elementary School proudly displays a Wichita flag.Wave your #WichitaflagGone are the days ...
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on Jul 18, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Civic pride, Wichita Flag, Wichita's birthday

How Are you Celebrating Wichita’s Birthday? (Part 1)

Wichita’s 147th birthday bash is Friday, July 21. How are you celebrating? We have some ideas to share with you in this week's blog posts.Attend a Birthday Celebration Several Chamber members are hosting special events. The Workroom is ...
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Military Relations
on Jun 14, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Friends of McConnell, Wichita Chamber Events, Wichita Flag

Chamber Celebrates Wichita Flag Day and Abilene Trophy

This morning’s Sunrise Scrambler celebrated the awarding of the Abilene Trophy to the Friends of McConnell as well as the premiere of a new video for the 80th anniversary of the adoption of the city’s official flag. Elected officials and ...
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on Aug 19, 2016 / by Courtney Sendall
Envision, Michael Monteferrante, Wichita Flag

Envision helps bring home the gold, silver and bronze

They say teamwork makes the dream work and we’re seeing a lot of that happening during this year’s Olympic games. It’s been a great ride and so uplifting to watch athletes from all around the world support each other. That ...
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on Aug 11, 2016 / by Angie Prather
VIP Wichita Magazine, Wichita Eagle, Wichita Flag

Wichita flag gains VIP status in VIP Wichita Magazine

Wichita Eagle publisher Roy Heatherly is an enthusiastic community champion and an active Chamber Board member. And he understands how passionate our Chamber staff is about promoting Wichita and elevating community pride. So we were happy to comply ...
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Military Relations
on Jul 14, 2016 / by admin
USS Wichita, Wichita Flag

USS Wichita crest celebrates city's roots

By Lyndsey Edwards Photo by Derek PruettThe new USS Wichita under construction in a Wisconsin shipyard is actually the third ship to bear Wichita’s name. This version of the USS Wichita (LCS-13) will be nearly 400 feet long and sprint at top ...
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on Jun 13, 2016 / by Angie Prather
pride in place, Wichita Flag

No Cure for Flag Fever

The Wichita Flag made a number of appearances in this year's River Festival parade, including this float by Professional Engineering Consultants.It was 79 years ago tomorrow (National Flag Day) that our city's flag was officially adopted. Elements ...
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Wichita Chamber Events
on Sep 03, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Exposure, Wichita Flag, YouTube

Answering your #WichitaFlag questions

There’s been a noticeable resurgence in the interest in our city’s flag during the last few months. We’ve had a number of inquiries at the Chamber since “flag fever” started taking hold. We’re asked most often ...
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Chamber staff
on Aug 04, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Bryan Frye, Watermark Books, Wichita Flag

Flushed with Flag Fever

Angie Elliott, Manager of Business Services for the Chamber, is quoted in the magazine article. (Photo credit - Tyler Cooper with Wichita Magazine.)Wichita Magazine’s August issue arrived this week and the cover story is titled, Flag Fever. ...
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Chamber staff
on Jul 16, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Angie Elliott, Wichita Flag

Waving Wichita's Flag

Post pictures of your organization flying Wichita's official flag to @WichitaFlag on Twitter and Instagram.In case you missed it, today’s Wichita Eagle Business Today section has an editorial by Angie Elliott about Wichita’s official ...
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on Jun 11, 2015 / by admin
Angie Elliott, Cecil McAlister, Flag Day, Wichita Flag

Waving the Flag of Wichita

With Flag Day approaching this Sunday, June 14, we wanted to share the message behind Wichita's (often unknown) flag. Our Manager of Business Services Angie Elliott has prepared the post below about what the flag means to her. Angie ...
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