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How Wichita businesses can manage cyber disruptions
It's no secret that Wichita has been susceptible to cyber disruptions in the past six months. <\p> With some city government functions still recovering from a cyber attack in March, last week's global cyber outage from CrowdStrike on Microsoft devices added another blow to Wichita's IT infrastructure.<\p>
How Wichita played into Bombardier's big quarter
Work performed at Bombardier's U.S. headquarters in Wichita provided a noteworthy tailwind for the international aerospace manufacturer's strong second-quarter earnings.<\p> In financial results released Thursday, the Canadian-based company said its services business — which is a significant focus of its operations in the Air Capital — saw 18% year-over-year growth in Q2 with $507 million in revenue.<\p>
Park City's Kice Industries expands headquarter footprint
Since 2019, Andrew Kice, president and CEO of Park City-based Kice Industries, said his company has "somewhat quietly" expanded its operations beyond equipment manufacturing for its customers to include engineering, design, construction and installment services.<\p> "We've dabbled in this for many, many years. ... Now, we're ready to be more public with our customers and offer these services to a wider scope of people," he said. <\p>
BizTalk 373: Helping underserved Wichita kids learn the game of golf
The growth of the First Tee Greater Wichita program has been impressive to watch, and now the junior golf organization is ready to get going on its biggest project since arriving in the city.<\p> A $2 million indoor learning center, with space for education and indoor golf bays, will break ground Aug. 27 at 1034 N. Roosevelt Ave., adjacent to MacDonald Golf Course. A capital campaign has raised $1.79 million.<\p>
Young Professionals in Human Resources
Welcome to the latest installment of the Young Professionals series, where the Wichita Business Journal spotlights up-and-coming professionals ages 25-40.<\p> These professionals are the next generation of city and community leaders. Take a look at who's achieving at a young age.<\p>
Plazzio luxury apartments closing in on completion
A new apartment complex within a popular east Wichita retail and entertainment center is on pace to start leasing in just over a month.<\p> Construction has been progressing on Point Guard Management's Plazzio Place Apartments, within the Plazzio at 13th and Greenwich Road, which broke ground in spring 2023.<\p>
Dental office joins momentum of west Wichita intersection
A local pediatric dentistry practice is jumping into the west Wichita market for the first time in a hot spot for recent development.<\p> ICTeeth — with offices at The Collective near K-96 and East 21st Street and a "Smile Safari" location in Derby — plans to open in November at the northwest corner of Maple and 135th Street.<\p>
Kechi 'Thin Place Estate' sells for $2 million
One of the most unique Wichita-area residential properties to go up for sale in the last year quickly found a new owner.<\p> The 26-acre estate at 4120 E. 61st St. North in Kechi — with a 5,535 square-foot, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home — sold for $2 million prior to its scheduled auction earlier this month. The deal recently closed.<\p>
Spirit AeroSystems helicopter contract likely over after Boeing sale
As industry leaders ponder the future of Spirit AeroSystems' defense portfolio after its sale to The Boeing Co., Textron Inc.'s Bell division is expected to find a new supplier for work on its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft for the U.S. Army.<\p> In Wichita, Spirit (NYSE: SPR) builds the fuselage on the V-280 Valor for Bell's FLRAA program — and it's considered to be one of the most important defense programs to the local economy.<\p>
Forbes honors multiple Wichita financial institutions
A prominent national publication has again highlighted multiple Wichita-based financial institutions as among the best in Kansas.<\p> For the fourth year in a row, Forbes named Emprise Bank to its "America's Best Banks In Each State" list, which also includes Intrust Bank. Meritrust Credit Union made the "America's Best Credit Unions In Each State" rankings for the third straight year. <\p>
Exploration Place sets attendance record, opens new exhibit
Exploration Place has hit an attendance record — and plans on fostering more connections through its latest permanent exhibit.<\p> The nonprofit science museum welcomed 409,975 visitors in the 2023-24 fiscal year, a 13% increase from the record of 363,047 visitors set the previous year, the museum said.<\p>
Autism therapy provider expands in Wichita
Just a year after arriving in Wichita, Blooming Horizons is expanding.<\p> The organization, which helps children and young adults who have autism, plans to open the doors to its second east Wichita location in August at the southeast corner of Pawnee and Greenwich.<\p>
After Tonya Sudduth, what's next for Bombardier in Wichita?
Tonya Sudduth has left Bombardier's U.S. headquarters in Wichita in great shape, said Paul Sislian, the aircraft company's executive VP of aftermarket services and corporate strategy.<\p> With Sudduth's retirement at the end of last month as head of U.S. strategy and Bombardier redistributing her roles internally at the Wichita site, Sislian said the company will continue to grow in the Air Capital. <\p>
County likely to extend Ruffin lease as HQ process continues
Updated 1:45 p.m. Wednesday: At Wednesday's meeting, Sedgwick County commissioners voted 4-0 to authorize actions deemed necessary for a new county headquarters and to provide for the payment of its costs by the issuance of general obligation bonds of the county. Commissioner Pete Meitzner, who is representing the county at this week's Farnborough International Airshow outside of London, was absent.<\p> As Sedgwick County continues a years-long pursuit of a long-term headquarters, it's not likely to leave its current downtown home anytime soon.<\p>
Wichita's Green Acres acquired by Florida firm
After three decades of ownership in Wichita, Green Acres Market reached an agreement last week with Florida-based Healthier Choices Management Corp. over a full sale of the business, founder Barb Hoffmann confirmed this week. <\p> Green Acres Market opened on 21st and Rock Road in 1994 and has provided local customers with organically produced home goods, which include supplements, grocery, health and beauty products. Over the years, the business expanded to three locations in Wichita and two in Oklahoma.<\p>
First look at Wichita Latter-day Saints temple rendering
Work is progressing at the site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' first Kansas temple — located near the southwest corner of 51st Street and Meridian — and now the church has released an exterior rendering and a groundbreaking ceremony date.<\p> In a Monday announcement that contained a first look at how the 9,950 square-foot temple in north Wichita will appear once completed, church leadership said the groundbreaking ceremony will take place Sept. 7.<\p>
Brothers from Wichita start business selling collegiate water tubes
Two brothers from the Wichita area are aiming to make waves in the water sports industry with their company selling licensed water tubes themed with collegiate teams.<\p> Kyle and Mike Fritzler grew up water tubing on El Dorado Lake with their father. After their father died from cancer in December 2022, the brothers reconnected by spending time at the lake, and they decided to start their business, Collegiate Waves, in his honor.<\p>
Country clubs are getting younger. Not everyone is happy about it.
Pine Tree Country Club general manager Andrew Smith isn’t sweating the dress code.<\p> The Birmingham, Alabama, club has relaxed its clothing rules since its founding in 1968, when it debuted as the result of a merger between two private clubs. Since then, the focus at the club has been on creating a fun, friendly atmosphere where people can meet — and membership has grown as a result.<\p>
COMCARE children's services poised to move to Wichita office building
Updated 1:40 p.m. Wednesday: At Wednesday's meeting, Sedgwick County commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the lease agreement. Commissioner Pete Meitzner, who is representing the county at this week's Farnborough International Airshow outside of London, was absent.<\p> With its downtown Wichita lease wrapping at the end of August, COMCARE of Sedgwick County Children's Services has been on the hunt for a new home.<\p>
YMCA will replace Hutchinson branch with $30M facility
As part of a collaborative effort to provide a more comprehensive set of health and wellness services to the Hutchinson area , the community about 50 miles northwest of Wichita will soon see a $30 million, state-of-the-art YMCA facility.<\p> Ronn McMahon, the president and CEO of the Greater Wichita YMCA, said the initiativeapproach to unify preventative health care and long-term wellness within the community.<\p>
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