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With a population of 7,000 and an economic impact of $825-million, McConnell Air Force Base operates as a small city. But as an Air Force pilot whose 25-year career included being stationed three times at McConnell, Cathy McClain tells Don & Ebony the real impact to the Wichita community is the people who work and live there.  

Do you know what a bramble is? Don and Ebony didn’t. Katharine Elder walks through how her family farm has continued to grow into a larger culinary experience, culminating in the opening of 1400 by Elderslie at the Wichita Art Museum.

When Brandon Converse left his engineering career to join his brother at the Converse Team, he was motivated by the desire to help others secure their financial future. Don and Ebony dive in with him on how The Converse Team helps make that possible for companies and individuals.

Mark and Summer Guerrero are dedicated to providing support and empowerment through their business, Affinity Automotive. They share with Don and Ebony that this journey of empowerment originated between themselves, beginning in an after-hours garage located in their home.

Thirty-one emerging leaders from South Central Kansas have been selected to participate in the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Leadership Wichita program. The 2023 class marks the 40th anniversary of the Leadership Wichita program, which aims to motivate individuals to take up influential roles in their community. This immersive program offers valuable insights into various areas such as local government, economic development, education and media.

For the past 25 years, Steve Dixon has been helping others live their best life by providing career opportunities at Hoidale, a third-generation, family-owned local business. He shares with Don and Ebony his passion for the people in his community and the employees who work for him.