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Economy

Creating a critical mass in downtown Wichita

Whether in a small Kansas town or New York City, downtown areas are defined by density — both of amenities like shops and restaurants and people....

Entrepreneurs

Startup Sitdown Q&A: PinProps

Sit down with Michael Malone and Ryan Al-Sharieh, founders of PinProps, to learn more about how they are changing the world of commercial real estate....

Entrepreneurs

Fail Early, Fail Often

Fail early, fail often, fail forward, fail fast. We've all heard these entrepreneurship catchphrases before. But how do we as Wichitans actually think about failure?...

Talent

The History & Impact of McConnell

McConnell Air Force Base has a lot to do with Wichita becoming an air capital. How has this base contributed to Wichita's workforce and economy?...

Perception

Why Public Art Matters

Public art defines areas, or even entire cities. So what pieces have that resonance here in Wichita, and how do they get approved and created?...

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The Chung Report
This online initiative is for every person who believes Wichita is worth saving. Its core purpose is to stimulate collaboration, business growth and entrepreneurial energy as we rise in utter defiance of our city’s projected decline. We will rally around this singular, galvanizing voice because we are all Team Wichita. And starting now, every step must be forward.
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The Final

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We’ve never pulled punches before, so we won’t start now:

The Chung Report is ending.

Not because Wichita’s economy has stabilized. Not because we are retaining our top talent. Not because we have adequate capital flow to local entrepreneurs. And not because we have solved our perception issues. Those original four challenges are still there. But because our goal has always been to unify friends, competitors, colleagues and strangers to join the fight for a better Wichita. That we have done.

The Chung Report has always been about trying to highlight the best of our city and the people who work to make it better. Citizens who care deeply and are steadfast in the mission to rise above our projected decline. Wichita is a city of doers and dreamers - builders and achievers. And for all you who hear this call - it’s your moment.

Journalism matters and we want to demonstrate our commitment to it and this community with an investment in the News and Information Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation.

The goals are still the same: we’re fighting for an equitable and inclusive community, a thriving business environment, a steady flow of diverse talent, innovative ideas and a healthy sense of civic pride. And this fight is not just for us, but for generations to come.

Wichita needs you. How will you respond?


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