Witchita is a community that has long suffered through fragmentation in its economic development efforts. Perhaps they have turned to a new chapter.
Yesterday, the business leadership announced that they were half way to their goal of raising $2.5 million over five years. The funds will be used to finance their economic development strategy. The public sector has pledged another $2.5 million. That makes the total campaign $5 milllion over five years. Read more.