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Economic Development
on Nov 02, 2022 / by Lisa Diehl
Wichita Chamber, South Central Kansas Transportation Coalition Working to Improve K-96 corridor in east Wichita.
The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and the South Central Kansas Transportation Coalition are among a number of partners working with the Kansas Department of Transportation, the City of Wichita and the Federal Highway Administration to improve the K-96 corridor in east Wichita.
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Economic Development
on Oct 13, 2020 / by Angie Prather
November Energize Wichita Events Include Tulsa Leaders
Ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into some game-changing community issues? Young professionals, area leaders and community influencers are invited to attend Energize Wichita, a new program launched this year to provide learning experiences and ...
Economic Development
on Aug 06, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Gary Plummer Selected for Economic Recovery Fellowship
Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Gary Plummer, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals ...
Economic Development
on Oct 23, 2018 / by admin
Why Boise is the "IT" Place to Be: A Recap of the 2018 City-to-City Visit
By Jonathan Long Director of Community Advancement Earlier this month, 59 Wichita leaders and influencers ventured to Boise, Idaho to find out what has made the City of the Trees the country’s new “IT” place to live, work and play. ...
Economic Development
on May 23, 2018 / by Angie Prather
2018 Small Business Award Winners Announced Today
Watermark Books & Café and Allmetal Recycling, LLC are the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Small Businesses of the Year. The Chamber made the announcement at today's award luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.Award ...
Economic Development
on May 09, 2018 / by admin
Frontier Airlines Announces Nonstop Wichita/Denver Service
As Wichita carries on its Air Capital legacy into the next generation, local leaders in both the public and private sectors are strategically focusing resources to grow businesses and attract talent to our region. Ease of travel and low-cost airfare ...
Economic Development
on Mar 20, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Wichita’s Tourney Celebration Was A Slam Dunk
Everyone was a hoopster during Tourney Week. The Wichita Thunder's mascot, TDog, scored big time with this winning image.Wichita celebrated March Madness in style last week as the community hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s ...
Economic Development
on Mar 09, 2018 / by Angie Prather
POST A PIC Promo for NCAA Tourney
Post your pictures from March 11-17. Photo credit: Andy McFayden and Mandy Fouse.Our partners at Luminous Neon had so much fun developing our over-sized basketball hoop and backboard that they are sponsoring a social media contest next week to ...
Economic Development
on Aug 23, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Five Chamber Members Named Among Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
Our congratulations to the nine companies from Wichita that were recently named to the 2017 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. Five of them are Chamber members.Two of the companies have won the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award ...
Economic Development
on Jul 31, 2017 / by Gary Plummer
Arts and Culture Grow Wichita’s Economy
Gary Plummer is the President and CEO of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce.The numbers tell an impressive story. The non-profit arts and culture sector in Wichita is a significant contributor to the local economy, generating $94.7 million in ...
Economic Development
on Apr 07, 2017 / by Gary Plummer
It's a Great Day to be a Shocker!
Gary Plummer is the President and CEO of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce.I was fortunate to attend the American Athletic Conference (AAC) announcement today at Wichita State University (WSU). The University's move from the Missouri Valley ...
Economic Development
on Feb 20, 2017 / by Gary Plummer
Wichita Regional Chamber Supports WSU/WATC Affiliation
Today I testified in Topeka before legislators in support of S.B. 174 concerning higher education. The bill authorizes the affiliation of Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) with Wichita State University (WSU). Gary Plummer is the President & ...
Economic Development
on Dec 02, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Entrepreneurship changes lives
"Team Wichita" prepares to take to the stage for the evening's event. From left to right: Scott Schwindaman, Christina Long, Barry Schwan, Gary Plummer, Angie Elliott, Rachel Douglass, Trevor Crotts and Miguel Johns.Enthusiastic entrepreneurs from ...
Economic Development
on Nov 22, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Wichita is UnpredICTably Amazing
Chamber Board members Dr. Noreen Carrocci from Newman University and Dr. Cindy Claycomb from Wichita State University stopped to take a closer look at the infographic local young creatives developed to promote Wichita. The infographic was turned ...
Economic Development
on Nov 16, 2016 / by admin
Chamber Doubles Down on Education Policy
A new policy group at the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce will give business a stronger voice on future education issues, particularly at the state level. Barry Schwan 2016 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Wichita Metro Chamber of ...
Economic Development
on Sep 26, 2016 / by admin
Renewing Wichita’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
Barry Schwan 2016 Chamber ChairmanBy Barry SchwanOwner, House of Schwan, Inc.2016 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Wichita Metro Chamber of CommerceIf you’ve followed the work of Wichita native and economic analyst James Chung, ...
Economic Development
on Aug 31, 2016 / by admin
Celebrating 60th anniversary of the KC-135
This letter to the editor was published in today's Wichita Eagle. It was submitted by Jack Pulley, Chairman of the Friends of McConnell and Pat Gallagher, Military Liaison for the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce. Today McConnell Air Force Base ...
Economic Development
on Jun 16, 2016 / by Gary Plummer
Wichita’s new program may serve as a model for other communities
Gary Plummer is the President & CEO of the Wichita Metro Chamber of CommerceCongratulations to the Wichita City Council for approving a new Voluntary Off-site Storm Water Quality Best Management Practice (BMP) Program at their June 10th meeting. ...
Economic Development
on May 26, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Chambers cohost Kansas Commerce Secretary
Kansas Secretary of Commerce Antonio Soavo met Wichita City Council member Lavonta Williams during the Chamber reception held yesterday.Yesterday the Chamber cohosted an after-work reception with the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Kansas ...
Economic Development
on May 24, 2016 / by Gary Plummer
Cargill Strengthens Their Community Commitment
Cargill Vice President Brian Sikes announced at a news conference today that Cargill will remain in Wichita.The Chamber was honored to host today's news conference about Cargill's decision to continue to be a vital part of our business community. ...
Economic Development
on Feb 23, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Taking Pride in Wichita
In case you missed it, Dan Powers, Office Managing Partner for Grant Thornton LLP, contributed this letter to the editor that ran in the Wichita Eagle last Sunday.There’s a great deal that makes me proud to be a Wichitan. ...
Economic Development
on Jan 14, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Millennials Matter
The Wichita Community Foundation’s Focus Forward initiative has triggered a number of important discussions about Wichita’s future. The first step in this multi-year project for advancing the region's economic growth was a community ...
Economic Development
on Nov 10, 2015 / by Angie Prather
2015 NBAA business delegation includes 19 organizations
The Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition (GWEDC) is promoting Wichita’s exceptional workforce and world-class aviation supply chain November 17-19 during the 2015 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Convention in ...
Economic Development
on Jun 05, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
Get out and explore Wichita this weekend
Visit Wichita has launched a regional advertising campaign inviting viewers to spend their weekend in Wichita. You can see the 30-second commercials via the links below. Visit Wichita Leisure Video #1 Visit Wichita Leisure Video #2 Visit Wichita ...
Economic Development
on May 14, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Termination notice changed for three County contracts
Discussion about County funding for the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition (GWEDC), Exploration Place and the Sedgwick County Zoo took place at yesterday’s May 13 Commission meeting. Each of these three organizations currently has ...
Economic Development
on May 07, 2015 / by admin
What do the Zoo, Exploration Place and Jobs have in common?
Discussion about County funding for all three are expected to be on the agenda for the Sedgwick County Commission meeting next Wednesday, May 13. Commissioners have proposed reviewing the multi-year funding agreements the County has with the ...
Economic Development
on Apr 10, 2015 / by admin
GWEDC on 99.7 LITE FM this Sunday morning
From partnering on the Blueprint for Regional Economic Growth (BREG) and the Wichita-South Central Kansas Export Plan, to helping secure Figeac-Aero North America's expansion in Wichita, the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition (GWEDC) has ...
Economic Development
on Apr 02, 2015 / by admin
GWEDC participates in two local initiatives
From left to right: Nick Campbell with GWEDC, Brad Eilts with McPherson County and Beth Shelton with GWEDC participated in the BREG town hall meeting on April 2.GWEDC is participating in both the Blueprint for Regional Economic Growth (BREG) ...
Economic Development
on Mar 25, 2015 / by Angie Prather
GWEDC to market WSU's Innovation Campus in Germany next month
Wichita State University (WSU) announced this week that Airbus has signed a letter of intent to locate a major engineering center on WSU's new Innovation Campus. Around 400 Airbus employees will move from their current location in downtown Wichita ...
Economic Development
on Mar 13, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Learn about the Export Plan for South Central Kansas
Almost twenty-eight percent of the Wichita-area economy is export dependent. And many businesses in the South Central Kansas region would like to increase the number of products and services they export.The long-awaited Wichita-South Central Kansas ...