Wichita Ranks #1 Again

Peter Greenberg, author and travel editor of NBC’s Today show, ranked Wichita #1 on the list of most uniquely American cities & towns. Read more here...

New Offers from Newman University

Recently laid off and looking to rebuild your toolset or are you a Veteran wanting to pursue higher education? Check out these two Tuition discount offers from Newman University:

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The program provides a reduced tuition rate for laid off workers that can mean up to a 50 percent savings per credit hour. In order to receive the reduced tuition rate, laid off workers need to present their official corporate employment separation notice during the enrollment process. Students can begin studying under the reduced rate during the spring, summer and fall 2009 semesters, and can continue under this reduced rate for four consecutive fall and spring semesters. Summer semesters may also be utilized and do not count toward the four semester
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As a participant in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program, Newman fits your budget! Newman agrees to waive up to 50% of tuition and fees that exceed the highest undergraduate tuition and fees charged at the most expensive public university in Kansas. The VA will match the amount Newman waives (not to exceed current tuition/fee charges).

The Yellow Ribbon Program is designed for veterans as well as active duty personnel and their family members who wish to attend a degree-granting, private college or university. Under this new program, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will match dollar for dollar the amount a participating institution like Newman chooses to contribute. Only veterans who are eligible to receive 100% of the benefit rate provided under the bill may participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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Professional Development Series: Estate Planning

The topic for the latest Professional Development Series was Estate Planning presented by Richard C. Stevens of Martin Pringle Oliver Wallace & Bauer, LLC. The attendees learned the ins and outs of wills & trusts, guardian & conservatorships, and the various taxes that you can plan to avoid. Below is a snippet of the presentation in which Richard discusses Trusts:



If you would like more information on estate planning and to find out how easy it is get a basic set of documents in place, please feel free to contact Richard at 316-265-9311.

WDDC Wants to hear from you!

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If you weren't able to attend any of the Downtown Revitalization Advisory Team meetings there is still a chance to voice your dreams for downtown. Jeff Fluhr invites everyone to share their thoughts on how we can best grow and develop our downtown.

WDDC has established a site where you may provide input about your vision for downtown. Click here to visit that site.

The Chamber reveals Exposure

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The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce has release a new branding of their annual business-to-business tradeshow. It will be called Exposure: Encounter Wichita Metro Business.

At Exposure 2009, you'll have the opportunity to connect with customers in the Wichita metro area who are ready to do business. Get ready to encounter Wichita metro business like never before, and expose your business' full potential.

Check out their website to reserve booth space, to see the floor map, and more!