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• Analysts optimistic about Wichita's aviation future despite Spirit AeroSystems challenges

  13-05-2025 12:00
  Spirit AeroSystems' decision to furlough hundreds of workers has raised questions about the stability of Wichita's aviation industry, but some experts see a silver lining on the horizon.
  
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• Former Inn at Tallgrass, now an apartment complex, hits market for $8.95 million

  14-05-2025 23:54
  The transformation of a beloved Wichita hotel into a thriving apartment complex has caught investors' attention, with its impressive financial performance and strategic location near local amenities.
  
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• The Neighboring Movement advances SoCe Corner development with city incentive request

  14-05-2025 22:01
  The Neighboring Movements' plans for the revitalization of South Broadway stalled for a little bit. Now, along with a CID request, the nonprofit is set to pick things up with the help of big-name backers in the public-private sector.
  
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• Boeing secures record $96B aircraft order from Qatar Airways ahead of Spirit acquisition

  14-05-2025 21:41
  Boeing's record-breaking deal with Qatar Airways could have far-reaching implications for a major aircraft supplier in Wichita.
  
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• Wichita architecture firms unite to attract young talent, reshape city's image

  14-05-2025 20:28
  Nine Wichita architecture firms have joined forces in an innovative effort to attract fresh talent to the city, but their strategy goes beyond typical recruitment methods.
  
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• Sedgwick County approves potential $11.95M purchase of Envision building for headquarters

  14-05-2025 19:57
  County commissioners are eager to find a new home for Sedgwick County's administrative operations after years of discussion. Over the next few months the county will assess total remodel costs for the Envision building in downtown Wichita for its headquarters.
  
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• Sedgwick County nears $11.95M purchase of Envision building for new headquarters

  13-05-2025 20:37
  If the Sedgwick County moves forward with the purchase of the downtown building, it could present an opportunity for the Envision nonprofit to expand its main campus near downtown.
  
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• Walmart to invest $5 million in west Wichita supercenter expansion, part of statewide remodel push

  13-05-2025 20:28
  Walmart's multimillion-dollar investment in Wichita is part of a broader strategy to modernize its stores across Kansas, with a special focus on enhancing the customer experience.
  
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• J.P. Weigand sells residential division to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

  13-05-2025 01:56
  The area's top residential real-estate brokerage is acquiring the fifth-largest, according to an internal email.
  
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• 4 practical solutions to optimize the accounts receivable process for your construction business

  12-05-2025 22:20
  The construction industry is facing tremendous pressure from all sides. Material and labor costs remain high. Staffing is in short supply. Interest rates make financing projects more expensive, and complex contract terms slow already lengthy payment cycles.For CFOs, the stakes are high. Managing accounts receivable (AR) can be an uphill battle. When things don’t go well, late payments ripple through the business, delaying payments to subcontractors, pushing back timelines and damaging crit
  
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• Textron Aviation faces lawsuit over toxic chemical plume in east Wichita neighborhood

  09-05-2025 22:38
  Homeowners in a Wichita subdivision say they were kept in the dark about potential contamination from cancer-causing chemicals linked to aerospace manufacturing.
  
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• Open Houses: Modern $1.4M home hits market in growing northeast Wichita corridor

  09-05-2025 22:08
  Residents can enjoy a home with an open-concept floor plan, similar to a ranch.
  
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• PHOTOS: Who you missed at the 2025 40 Under 40 Awards

  09-05-2025 21:42
  Oxford Senior Living was the premiere sponsor of the event.
  
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• Two 40 Under 40 honorees receive surprise Pat Ayars Mentoring Awards for community impact

  09-05-2025 20:07
  Pat Ayars Mentoring Awards are given to 40 Under 40 selections who are most active in mentoring in our community.
  
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• Wichita optometrist dies in Arkansas kayaking accident

  09-05-2025 18:32
  A Wichita optometrist's body was found on an Arkansas river five days after being reported missing.
  
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• Mortgage rates hold steady as Wichita homebuyers adapt to new lending landscape

  09-05-2025 12:00
  Wichita homebuyers are exploring new strategies to navigate the current mortgage landscape, with some turning to an alternative type of loan that offers potential savings.
  
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• BizTalk 413: Dan Monnat and his career as a defense attorney

  09-05-2025 12:00
  Dan Monnat, a prominent Wichita defense attorney, shares insights from his nearly five-decade legal career after receiving two prestigious lifetime achievement awards.
  
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• Report: Downtown in need of luxury hotel rooms as market grows

  09-05-2025 00:52
  Downtown Wichita is one of the top performing areas for hotels in the region, but it's in need of additional rooms to support the convention center and for demand for luxury hotels, according to a new report.
  
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• Sisters bloom in coffee business, taking over Buffalo Brew's Maize location

  08-05-2025 23:13
  Two owners with strong ties to the former Buffalo Brew Co. location in Maize have taken over with their own coffee shop.
  
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• Wichita education leaders launch pathway for aspiring K-12 teachers

  08-05-2025 20:52
  A new initiative in Wichita aims to provide aspiring teachers with hands-on experience and financial support, creating a unique pathway into the classroom.
  
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• Mennonite Housing joins $20M downtown Wichita project to convert historic building into affordable units

  07-05-2025 21:38
  A Wichita nonprofit and affordable housing provider has joined the development team behind a conversion of the Landmark Square building in downtown Wichita into affordable housing.
  
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• Fidelity Bank breaks ground on new Bradley Fair branch at high-traffic intersection

  07-05-2025 21:14
  The relocation of Fidelity's Bradley Fair branch to a bustling intersection marks a strategic move for the Wichita-based financial institution.
  
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• Haysville project advances with multifamily housing, commercial expansion

  07-05-2025 20:04
  The first phase of a new mixed-use development in Haysville is complete, with dozens of multifamily units now available for rent.
  
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• Local church community brings free specialty care to underserved patients in Wichita

  07-05-2025 01:35
  Wichita doctors from a local church have set up a monthly clinic for uninsured patients. Here's when and how.
  
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• Hutton secures $6M in financing for Delano multifamily project aimed at young professionals

  07-05-2025 01:06
  The housing project could serve as a model to replicate on lots across the city of Wichita, according to the developer, Hutton.
  
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• Casey's location breaks ground in Goddard with nearby development proposed

  06-05-2025 21:51
  The Casey's location has been in the works since 2022 and has faced many hurdles. Here's the rundown.
  
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• Former Spirit AeroSystems exec to lead business development at Kansas Leadership Center

  06-05-2025 20:38
  The Kansas Leadership Center's latest hire brings a wealth of experience in corporate social responsibility and diversity initiatives to help expand the organization's reach and impact.
  
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• Real ID enforcement begins this week. What to know if you're traveling by air

  06-05-2025 00:37
  As Real ID enforcement takes effect, airport officials are urging travelers to be prepared for potential delays and complications at security checkpoints.
  
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• TGC's new 'farmhouse' office aims to blend work and lifestyle in SE Wichita relocation

  05-05-2025 17:36
  Wichita-based TGC Group is trading its downtown headquarters for a new office campus representative of a country estate outside of the city's core.
  
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• Pinnacle Builders partnership eyes Andover for major housing development near Yorktown Parkway

  02-05-2025 22:04
  Two Wichita real estate powerhouses have partnered together to bring over 100 homes to a growing part of Andover.
  
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