Greater Wichita Partnership

10/15/2026

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran works tirelessly for the aerospace industry in Kansas. National security and the future of aerospace are stronger because of our respected ecosystem in south central Kansas.

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10/15/2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we learn and work, creating new opportunities and questions for our region’s workforce.

Held as part of Launch Week, our September Talent Talk brought business, education and community leaders together at Cargill to explore AI’s evolving role in education, workforce development and the workplace.

10/13/2026

The Partnership and Downtown Wichita visited Phillips Fundamental Learning Center to learn how the center helps children with dyslexia build essential literacy skills.

Understanding the resources that help every learner succeed is an important part of developing a strong talent pipeline and a world-class workforce for the greater Wichita region.

10/08/2026

Global Location Strategies named Wichita the No. 1 U.S. metropolitan area for aerospace and defense investment in its 2026 Best Places for Aerospace & Defense report.

As the Air Capital of the World, the greater Wichita region brings more than 110 years of industry expertise, established supply chains and a deep foundation of specialized talent.

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Wichita’s century of aerospace expertise is positioning the region for the next generation of aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing investment.For more than a century, Wichita has built an international reputation for making what flies. A new national ranking reinforces the strength of the...

10/01/2026

Economic development leaders from across Kansas gathered in Wichita for the Kansas Economic Development Conference, hosted by the Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA).

The Partnership joined statewide leaders to exchange insights, explore current trends and strengthen collaboration focused on regional growth and the future of Kansas communities.

09/30/2026

Congratulations Harvey County Economic Development on Shield AI’s selection of Newton, KS City Government as the flight test and sustainment home for X-BAT.

The expansion of Shield AI in the Air Capital of the World further strengthens the Wichita region as a global aerospace leader while supporting continued regional economic growth.

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Globe Engineering on 80 years of innovation and aerospace excellence.

For eight decades, Globe Engineering has been part of the expertise and manufacturing strength that make the greater Wichita region a global aerospace leader. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and the company’s continued impact on our region.

Learn more about their history and capabilities at globeeng.com.

09/25/2026

Ortega Aviation Services, LLC broke ground on a new $2.2 million aviation training facility, strengthening the region’s world-class aviation workforce through industry-aligned training.

Investments like this help drive the future of aviation and reinforce the greater Wichita region's position as the Air Capital of the World.

Congratulations to Ortega Aviation Services and those who helped make this project possible: Eby Construction Company, Alloy Architecture, Professional Engineering Consultants, Garver, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, INTRUST Bank and U.S. Small Business Administration.

09/21/2026

Congratulations to James Cox, the Partnership’s director of business intelligence, on being chosen for the Wichita Business Journal’s Young Professionals series.

We’re proud to see James highlighted and grateful for his expertise.

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The Wichita Business Journal features local business news about Wichita. We also provide tools to help businesses grow, network and hire.

09/19/2026

Greater connectivity creates greater opportunity. Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport has received a $1 million federal grant to pursue new nonstop service to an East Coast hub, strengthening access to key markets and creating new opportunities for the greater Wichita region, continuing the efforts of our Talent Roadmap.

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Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) has been selected to receive a $1 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small