Living and Working in Wichita

Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, is the economic hub of the region. The city has a strong manufacturing base, much of which is related to the aircraft industry. Wichita offers business tax incentives of particular benefit to capital-intensive manufacturing operations. Health care and agriculture are also major players in the city’s business climate.
From a distance‚ downtown Wichita may look unchanged. But get in a little closer‚ and you’ll see a lot of activity‚ both in existing buildings and new construction. The downtown area has always been FULL ARTICLE
From exploring the world of science to hanging out with penguins‚ there’s no shortage of activities in Wichita that will interest the whole family. And there’s plenty of education mixed in with the FULL ARTICLE
From the needs of newborns to the services elderly loved ones deserve‚ Wichita’s two largest health-care providers can be counted on to help. The Via Christi Wichita Regional Medical Center and FULL ARTICLE

Success Stories

Wichita offers a plethora of shopping excursions. To the west‚ you’ll find many national retailers and restaurants at NewMarket Square‚ Wichita’s FULL ARTICLE
Wichita residents can rest easy knowing that no matter where they live‚ a host of top-notch medical facilities – including several specialty FULL ARTICLE
Wichita provides a thriving environment for entrepreneurs and boasts a long list of successful ventures to prove it. Given the city’s Air Capital of FULL ARTICLE
Wichita residents don’t complain much about traffic. After all, the average commute time is just 18 minutes. Still, the city does have one major FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

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Demographics

Visit our Demographics page for a comprehensive resource of statistics, numbers and data that are key to the region's business and economy.