At the Greater Wichita Partnership, we align resources and focus the business community on common strategies that fast-forward economic growth in Wichita and throughout the 10-county region. The focus of our work is centered around three strategic priorities – jobs, talent and quality of place. These priorities are shaped by the three highly detailed, research-driven plans that were developed in 2018: the Regional Growth Plan, Talent Marketing Blueprint and Project Wichita. The new direction also takes into account the master plan for downtown’s development, Project Downtown. Affiliate brands include Downtown Wichita, Choose Wichita and the Air Capital of the World.
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501 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, Kansas 67202, US
Join our team at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition as we showcase the Air Capital of the World and its global reach.
Take your business to new heights with the hashtag #AirCapitaloftheWorld at hashtag #NBAA2024! Partner with us for networking opportunities, national exposure, and the chance to showcase your innovations alongside industry leaders. 2024 NBAA-BACE Oct. 22-24 | Las Vegas, NV Contact Victoria Carro, Director of Industry Engagement at [email protected].
Congratulations to Airxcel, Inc and RV Products on its two-phase expansion, strengthening RV Products' footprint in Wichita and creating opportunities for our region's skilled workforce. Investments like this highlight the possibilities that are attainable through local collaboration, great vision and a driven commitment to the success of Wichita. #WeAllBuildWichita
Land, Air & Sea, a local event being hosted in partnership with Home Base Wichita , will be held August 16-17 at Wichita State University's Woosley Hall. This event is dedicated to empowering both the surrounding business community and the Kansas military communities, including transitioned and transitioning veterans. 🔗 Register to this 2-day free event at https://bit.ly/3WSpmCC.
Congratulations to our Executive Vice President of Strategic Communications Cynthia Wentworth on being an honoree of the Wichita Business Journal's 2024 Women in Business Awards. 🔗 Read Cynthia's honoree bio here: https://bit.ly/3WWNwNi.
The Partnership showcased the Air Capital of the World's aviation expertise, innovation, and skilled workforce at the Farnborough International Airshow from July 22 to 26. Our team led the largest Kansas delegation to the airshow and hosted nearly 100 meetings within our branded display spaces. 🔗 Read more about the success of the event and our partners at https://bit.ly/4cbdy3O.
This week we had the chance to invite representatives from across Wichita's seven industries to a kick-off event for the national campaign, Love, Kansas. This talent campaign created by the Kansas Department of Commerce, showcases the abundant opportunities in the Sunflower State to attract new and former residents. 🔗 This event followed our Talent Talk discussion, for insights on both visit https://bit.ly/4d9n2hs. 🌻 Find inspiration to share your love for Kansas at LoveKansas.com.
The Partnership’s third Talent Talk of 2024 brought together over 75 leaders to discuss skilled workforce pathways. Panelists from Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Hutton, Wichita Public Schools - USD259, and Wichita State University highlighted opportunities for business engagement with students, early applied learning and successful programs for adult learners. 🔗 For more insights into the Talent Talk visit https://bit.ly/3WNUbJQ.
Congratulations to Exploration Place on breaking ground for a transformational vision. The Destination Playscape, set to open in the fall of 2025, will be a $25-million outdoor experiential playground covering 6.5 acres of land on the southwest bank of the Arkansas river. This visionary expansion is a great example of how Wichita organizations come together to elevate the quality of life for our community.
More than 125 attendees gathered this month for a celebration of the possibilities in Wichita at our Choose Wichita Summit. From inspirational speakers and discussions on talent initiatives to mocktails and live music, the event marked another milestone in the continuation of our community's dedication to growing our talent pipeline. 🔗 Read the recap here: https://bit.ly/3VC9eUV
Congratulations to the recipients of United Way of the Plains' 2024 Promise on the Plains grant recipients. We look forward to seeing the impact of these nonprofits as they continue their important work. #WeALLBuildWichita The investment program continues the nonprofit's ongoing work to help close gaps and disparities in underserved communities in the Wichita metropolitan region. 🔗Learn more at bit.ly/85kUnitedWay.
Each Juneteenth, United Way of the Plains honors the meaning of the holiday by partnering with other nonprofits to unlock the potential of everyone in our community. Here are your 2024 Promise on the Plains grant recipients who are all committed to providing opportunity to everyone, everywhere in south-central Kansas. 👇 #Juneteenth #LiveUnited #ForceForGood