KID Wichita Area Report -- July 26 - August 8, 2014
 
SECTOR COMPANY NUM PUB DATE HEADLINE
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. KS Dpt. of Health & Environment 71380 Lawrence Journal World (LJW) 7/26/2014 Kansans with KanCare increase 7.5 percent
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. SPEEA 71381 Lawrence Journal World (LJW) 7/26/2014 Union cites age discrimination in suit against Boeing
924-Admin. of Enviro. Quality Prog. KS Corporation Commission's Oil & Gas 71384 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/26/2014 KCC office to move to space on Main
722-Food Services & Drinking Places Panda Express 71385 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/26/2014 Third Panda to open
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. Commerce Dpt. 71386 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 7/26/2014 Durable orders climb, but shipments lag
  Construction Careers Jobs Fair 71383 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/26/2014 Job fair at WATC is for construction workers
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Textron Aviation 71387 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/27/2014 Textron now a stronger defense-work contender
531-Real Estate North Ridge Pointe 71447 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/28/2014 McCurdy to auction three North Ridge Pointe properties
531-Real Estate Quad J Holdings LLC 71448 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/28/2014 Kaufman Building in downtown Wichita under new ownership
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. Medicare Board of Trustees 71391 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 7/29/2014 Falling costs boost Medicate Outlook
522-Credit Intermed. & Related Central Star Credit Union 71392 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/29/2014 Merger to grow Central Star Credit Union
452-General Merchandise Whole Foods Market 71396 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/29/2014 Whole Foods to open Sept. 3
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Textron Aviation 71398 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/29/2014 Textron showing full line ofof aircraft at Oshkosh air show
812-Personal & Laundry Services Satya Moon Yoga 71397 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/29/2014 New Moon
522-Credit Intermed. & Related Equity Bancshares 71394 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/29/2014 Equity pays off acquired bank's TARP funds
522-Credit Intermed. & Related BGC 71393 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/29/2014 U.S. producers seeing sales soar overseas
722-Food Services & Drinking Places Nectar of the Gods Vape Shop 71395 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/29/2014 Vape shop to open in Sweetbriar
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. FDIC 71449 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/29/2014 FDIC removes Operation Choke Point's 'hit list,' clarifies guidance to banks
713-Amuse., Gambling, & Rec. YMCA 71450 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/29/2014 YMCA seeks to improve access to south Wichita branch with road-improvement project
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Conference Board 71399 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 7/30/2014 Consumers' outlook brightens
452-General Merchandise Whole Foods Association 71405 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/30/2014 Going Green
812-Personal & Laundry Services Urban Air Trampoline Park 71402 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/30/2014 Trampoline park to open on west side
611-Educational Services CEDBR 71453 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/30/2014 Retail Federation economist Jack Kleinhenz to give economic outlook conference keynote
447-Gasoline Stations QuikTrip 71451 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/30/2014 New QuikTrip at 37th, Rock to open Friday
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Boeing 71400 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/30/2014 End of an era: Boeing in final stages of leaving
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. Commerce Department 71452 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/30/2014 What 4% GDP growth means for business
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. Urban Institute 71401 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/30/2014 3.5.1% of Americans in debt collection
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. USDA 71404 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/30/2014 Kansas' fall crops doing well, USDA says
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Boeing 71403 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/30/2014 Japanese airline takes delivery of 787-9 Dreamliner
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. Labor Department 71412 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 More U.S. workers quitting jobs, signaling higher wages
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. Census Bureau 71408 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 Rate of homeownership by millennials drops
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Cessna 71411 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 Cessna awarded military contract
531-Real Estate NewMarket Square 71455 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/31/2014 Slawson Cos. looks to expand NewMarket Square with land purchase
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Bombardier 71454 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 7/31/2014 Bombardier sees earnings rise, says CSeries and Learjet 85 testing progressing
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Boeing 71407 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 Boeing 787-10 to be assembled in S.C.
722-Food Services & Drinking Places Round Browns Smokehouse 71409 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 Open
812-Personal & Laundry Services Wheels Up 71406 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 Private flight club good for Wichita
561-Admin. & Support Services Workforce Centers of South Central KS 71406 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 Meetings offer help for laid-off Learjet workers
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Boeing 71410 Wichita Eagle (WE) 7/31/2014 Boeing predicts need for pilots, technicians
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. TouchNet Information Systems Inc. 71460 Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJO) 7/31/2014 Fortune 1000 company acquires Lenexa's TouchNet for $375M
521-Monetary Authorities Federal Reserve 71414 Kansas City Star (KCS) 7/31/2014 Economic gets big bounce
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Bombardier 71430 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Bombardier plans more layoffs
622-Hospitals Cancer Center of Kansas 71425 Salina Journal (SJ) 8/1/2014 Cancer center to open second location
522-Credit Intermed. & Related Central Star Credit Union 71431 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Opportunities abound after Central Star/Golden Plains merger
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. General Manufacturers Association 71420 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/1/2014 Local planemakers see deliveries fall
311-Food Manu. Cargill 71421 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/1/2014 Cargill closes beef plant in Milwaukee
451-Sport., Hobby, Book, & Music Tad's Locker Room 71422 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/1/2014 Tad's taking over former Red Bean's retail space
532-Rental & Leasing Services WaterWalk Apartments 71422 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/1/2014 Apartment project targeting corporate, traditional renters
236-Construction of Buildings Slawson Cos. 71424 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/1/2014 Northward, ho!
  Top-selling Vehicles 71433 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Top-selling Vehicles
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. Labor Department 71418 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 8/1/2014 Labor costs rise at fast clip
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Bombardier 71423 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/1/2014 Commercial aircraft sales help profits at Bombardier
  EAA AirVenture 71428 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 General aviation gets the family back together at EEA AirVenture
531-Real Estate Flint Hills Realty Co. LLC 71432 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Flint Hills national residences planning 70 more lots as project enters final phase
  Automobile Dealerships: Another Look 71435 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Automobile Dealerships: Another Look
441-Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers Lubbers Chevrolet Ford Inc. 71436 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Wichita area car sales up in 2013
  Building Permits 71437 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Building Permits
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Cessna 71429 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Cessna announces Diesel-powered 172
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. State Dpt. of Revenue 71419 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/1/2014 Kansas July revenue beats expectations
  Automobile Dealerships 71434 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/1/2014 Automobile Dealerships
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. KPERS 71462 Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJO) 8/2/2014 KPERS positions to become unclassified
447-Gasoline Stations Cenex 71468 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/2/2014 East 21st Street to get new gas station and convenience store
611-Educational Services Creighton University 71471 Lawrence Journal World (LJW) 8/2/2014 Report: Midwest economic index declines in July
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Institute for Women's Policy Research 71464 Kansas City Star (KCS) 8/2/2014 Job recovery for men still lags
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Autodata Corp. 71470 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/2/2014 Discounts help boost car sales in July
481-Air Trans. Wichita Mid-Continent Airport 71466 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/2/2014 Chicago firm to supply airport gate gear
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Spirit AeroSystems 71467 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/2/2014 Spirit posts solid profit in second quarter
522-Credit Intermed. & Related JPMorgan Chase 71473 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/3/2014 Mid-wage jobs making a return to labor market
511-Publishing Ind. TCJ 71475 Topeka Capital (TCJ) 8/3/2014 Kansas mental health centers create 'health homes' concept
511-Publishing Ind. WE 71472 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/3/2014 Back-to-school spending expected to reach $75 billion
721-Accommodation Value Place 71534 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/4/2014 Value Place reports 10% system-wide revenue growth
532-Rental & Leasing Services Landmark Commercial Real Estate 71534 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/4/2014 Whole Foods spurs additional interest in Waterfront Plaza development
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. National Association of Home Builders 71535 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/4/2014 Where's construction headed? 5 insights from economists
921-Exec., Leg., & Other Gov. Supp. USDA 71479 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/5/2014 Farmland values continue to rise
511-Publishing Ind. USA Today 71536 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/5/2014 U.S. businesses commit $14 billion for African projects
924-Admin. of Enviro. Quality Prog. Wichita City Council 71541 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/5/2014 Business leaders make the difference in Wichita City Council sales tax vote
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Airlines Reporting Corp. 71476 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/5/2014 Supply of seats, stronger economy raise airfares
712-Museum, Histor. Sites, & Similar Wichita Art Museum 71540 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/5/2014 Wichita Art Museum solidifies plans for outdoor entertainment space
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. RSA Marketing Services 71478 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/5/2014 Marketing firm to face arena
452-General Merchandise Walmart Express 71538 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/5/2014 Work under way on Walmart Express in Clearwater
481-Air Trans. Wichita Mid-Continent Airport 71477 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/5/2014 Airport terminal on track
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Lowen Color Graphics 71480 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/5/2014 Lowen graphics firm expands network
622-Hospitals Via Christi Cancer Institute 71540 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/5/2014 Via Christi Cancer Institute awarded $8.5M grant for clinical trials, research
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. Public Affairs Council 71552 Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJO) 8/5/2014 Public opinion of big business improves, but small business still rules
611-Educational Services College Hill Elementary 71537 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/5/2014 College Hill Elementary set to reopen
511-Publishing Ind. Bloomberg 71551 Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJO) 8/5/2014 What’s the allure of U.S. mobile market? Try $195B
333-Machinery Manu. Straub International 71488 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 Kansas ag sector on pace for 'a belt-tightening year'
611-Educational Services Northwestern University 71483 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 Health spending slower in recession
511-Publishing Ind. Area Development 71489 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 Magazine cites Kansas for economic gains
511-Publishing Ind. Associated Press 71487 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 Can Africa keep its economic streak alive?
611-Educational Services Butler Community College 71543 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/6/2014 Butler signs transfer agreement with Bethany College for digital, media arts courses
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Standard & Poor 71485 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 Wealth gap hurting U.S. economy, S&P's analysis finds
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. KDHE 71484 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 KDHE gets $1 million grant for family program
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Boeing 71544 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/6/2014 Another plane with Spirit AeroSystems ties joins U.S. Navy fleet
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. Beauty First 71492 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 Fading Beauty
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. CoreLogic 71490 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/6/2014 Area home prices see modest increases
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. BKD LLP 71554 Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJO) 8/6/2014 Tech competitors pose latest threat to banks
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Clearwater Engineering 71546 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/7/2014 Clearwater Engineering moving to Derby
424-Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Costco 71547 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/7/2014 Costco plan gets planning commission OK
447-Gasoline Stations QuikTrip 71548 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/7/2014 Planning commission approves new QuikTrip store near 47th South, Hydraulic
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. SBA of Michigan 71493 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 8/7/2014 Kicked off Group Health Plans, some owners face a tough choice
336-Transportation Equipment Manu. Spirit AeroSystems 71495 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/7/2014 Spirit AeroSystems to hold job fair Saturday
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Kaw Valley Engineering 71498 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/7/2014 Open
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Standard & Poor’s 71545 Wichita Business Journal (WBJO) 8/7/2014 S&P lowers Kansas bond rating, cites Brownback tax cuts
812-Personal & Laundry Services Polished 71499 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/7/2014 A Polished appearance
511-Publishing Ind. WSJ 71494 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 8/7/2014 Why B-Schools are expanding in Africa
238-Specialty Trade Contractors Plumbing Pros 71500 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/7/2014 On their own
532-Rental & Leasing Services Barcly Square Apartments 71496 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/7/2014 Apartment complexes change hands
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. High Touch 71497 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/7/2014 Parking garage key to downtown-area rebirth
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Gallup 71555 Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJO) 8/7/2014 Uninsured rate significantly rises in only one state: Kansas
481-Air Trans. Delta Air Lines 71508 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/8/2014 Airlines post worst on-time performance in over 5 years
493-Warehousing & Storage Zoo Park Storage 71511 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 $1.6M addition planned for Zoo Park Storage condos
  Top Transactions 71515 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Top Transactions
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. GAMA 71520 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Numbers improving for business jet market
924-Admin. of Enviro. Quality Prog. BEA 71502 Lawrence Journal World (LJW) 8/8/2014 Kansas personal spending lags among region's lowest
532-Rental & Leasing Services Landmark Commercial Real Estate 71512 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Number of full-time Wichita CRE workers remains flat in 2014
  Building Permits 71518 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Building Permits
813-Relig., Grant., Civic, Pro., & Sim. Mortgage Bankers Association 71504 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 8/8/2014 Fewer loans falling into foreclosure, delinquency
532-Rental & Leasing Services Swope Lofts 71505 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/8/2014 Swope Lofts trace 1915 roots
561-Admin. & Support Services McCurdy Auction 71510 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 McCurdy Auction moving to temporary location
  Hot Spots in Commercial Real Estate 71514 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Hot Spots in Commercial Real Estate
  New Corporations 71529 KC Business Journal (KCBJ) 8/8/2014 New Corporations
812-Personal & Laundry Services Hair & Shampoo Center 71506 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/8/2014 Hair cut
  Bankruptcies 71517 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Bankruptcies
  New Corporations 71519 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 New Corporations
923-Admin. of Human Resource Prog. Labor Dpt. 71503 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 8/8/2014 GDP views tied to business spending
541-Pro., Sci., & Tech. Cargill Inc. 71507 Wichita Eagle (WE) 8/8/2014 Cargill sees profits decline in 4th quarter
  Commercial Real Estate Brokerages 71513 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Commercial Real Estate Brokerages
531-Real Estate Real Development Corp. 71509 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Real Development: What went wrong?
531-Real Estate Occidental Management 71516 Wichita Business Journal (WBJ) 8/8/2014 Work expected to start by year's end at Union Station