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Economic Development
on Feb 27, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Gary Plummer, Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition, GWEDC, Jobs, Steve Sharp, Wichita, Wichita Metro Chamber

Economic Development Feasibility Analysis

Gary PlummerAt its first meeting more than a year ago, the Leadership Council chose Growing Primary Jobs as its top priority along with two other priorities: 1) Diversification through Entrepreneurship and 2) Enhance Educational Attainment and ...
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Economic Development
on Feb 14, 2014 / by admin
Aviation, Cessna, Debra Teufel, Economic development, Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition, GWEDC, Wichita

GWEDC Shares Mission at Cessna Supplier Forum

Debra TeufelBy Debra TeufelThis week GWEDC had the honor of being a presenting sponsor at the Cessna Supplier Forum. This event attended by over 400 in the aviation industry, gave us the opportunity to showcase our Greater Wichita message to an ...
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Economic Development
on Feb 11, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Chamber of Commerce, Dave Unruh, Economic development, Gary Plummer, Jobs, Mayor Carl Brewer, Wayne Chambers, Wichita, Wichita Business Journal, Wichita Chamber Events, Wichita Eagle, Wichita Metro Chamber

February 6 Chairman’s Lunch Focused on Wichita’s Economic Recovery

We were pleased to have a SOLD OUT crowd attend our annual Chairman’s Lunch last Thursday. The discussion-style format provided some great insight into how our local leadership views the need to strengthen our local economy. Both The Wichita ...
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Economic Development
on Feb 10, 2014 / by admin
Beth Shelton, Chamber of Commerce, Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition, New Employees, Tim Chase, Wichita, Wichita Metro Chamber

Beth Shelton joins GWEDC

Beth Shelton has joined the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition as the Manager of Business Development. She has more than five years of economic development experience and was most recently employed as the Director of Economic Development ...
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Economic Development
on Jan 31, 2014 / by admin
Chamber of Commerce, membership, Suzy Finn, Wichita, Young Professionals of Wichita

Wichita’s Talent Pool – Keeping It Deep

Part one of a four-part series on Young Professionals of WichitaBy Suzy FinnExecutive Director Suzy Finn (pictured) joined Young Professionals of Wichita (YPW) staff in 2013. As an active member of YPW for several years, Finn served as an Ambassador ...
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Economic Development
on Nov 14, 2013 / by admin
KC-46A, KC-46A Tankers, McConnell, McConnell Air Force Base, Military Relations, Tanker, Wichita, Wichita Metro Chamber

What Made the KC-46A Tanker Hearing a Success

We had a successful Public Hearing for the KC-46A Tanker program this week. More than 150 people actually signed in with the Air Force and we counted 200+ attendees. It was impressive to see so many business leaders, elected officials, and area ...
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Economic Development
on Nov 06, 2013 / by admin
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This is My Town

Last night nearly 1,000 area business leaders had the opportunity to hear the Chairman and CEO of Gallup, Jim Clifton, share his thoughts about how to stimulate job growth. Mr. Clifton’s presentation was part of the Chamber’s Annual ...
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Economic Development
on Oct 30, 2013 / by admin
Chamber, Chamber of Commerce, Economic development, Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition, GWEDC, NBAA, Tim Chase, Wichita

Recap of Recent GWEDC Happenings

Last week your GWEDC team hit the trifecta of high-profile marketing events aimed at stimulating job creation and investment in the region. All three events just happened to be in and around the Las Vegas area making this a very cost-effective ...
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Economic Development
on Oct 18, 2013 / by admin
Chamber, Economic development, Gary Plummer, Kingman, McPherson, South Central Kansas, Wellington, Wichita, Wichita Chamber Events, Wichita Eagle

Hosting Chamber Executives from Across South Central Kansas

This week the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted a group of 15 Chamber executives from across South Central Kansas. The group hadn't formally met in several years. We assembled to discuss whether we should resurrect our regional group and ...
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Economic Development
on Oct 03, 2013 / by admin
Chamber of Commerce, Clifton, Debbie Gann, Economic development, Gary Plummer, KNSS, Steve McIntosh, Wichita, Wichita Metro Chamber

KNSS Issues 2013 Program – The Coming Jobs War

Who is responsible for job creation? What has the Chamber done to secure new jobs for the Wichita Metro area? Has Wichita been hit harder than other communities during the recession? What are companies looking for when they look at Wichita as a ...
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