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Wichita Kansas
Wichita is the largest city in
the state as well as a major aircraft manufacturing hub and cultural center. It
is located on the banks of the Arkansas River and was first settled in the late
1860's. [read more...]
A
visit to Wichita offers an opportunity to view outstanding
museums and galleries, to enjoy the symphony or
live theater, to cheer for one of the numerous
sports
teams, to experience a wide range of
dining
possibilities, and to shop in local stores. The streets are easy to navigate,
and the city is fun to visit for the entire family.
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With a motto like "The Air Capital
of the World," it's no wonder many local jobs are in the aircraft industry.
One of the advantages Wichita Kansas has to offer to prospective
employers is the availability of a reliable work force. With unemployment
figures which seldom rise above seven percent, Wichita's workers are regularly
and productively employed.
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Wichita is a Community rich in
Culture,
Shopping, and varied
Activities for all members of your family. With all of the
Attractions of a
major metropolitan area, Wichita still has all the qualities that make a
smaller city appealing. Things like not having to fight the traffic everywhere
you go, or having neighborhoods where you know your children are safe, and
schools where parents still join the PTA. What better place to raise a
family!
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| Wichita Culture and Tourism |
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Wichita is home to
Botanica, The Wichita
Gardens which boasts 24 themed gardens including the popular Butterfly
Garden and the award-winning Sally Stone Sensory Garden. Wichita is also home
to the Wichita River Festival, held each May in the Downtown and Old Town areas
of the city. It is one of the longest continuous running festivals in the state
of Kansas and features over 70 events, including musical entertainment,
sporting events, traveling exhibits, cultural and historical activities, plays,
interactive children's events, a flea market, river events, a parade, block
party, food court, and fireworks display.
[other major
attractions...]
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| Wichita Business and Economy |
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Wichita ranks first in the world in
production of general aviation aircraft and is also an important centre for
military aircraft manufacture.
Learjet, now owned by Bombardier, Beech
Aircraft, now owned by Raytheon, and Cessna, now a Textron company, remains in
Wichita because of their large manufacturing equipment investments and a
skilled labor pool. About two-thirds of Wichita's manufacuturing base is made
up of airplane building, employing about 44,000 people.
[more business info...]
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