Downtown Market Findings and Upcoming Events

Downtown Market Findings Event a Success!
On January 13th, over 300 individuals attended Downtown Market Findings: Discoveries. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did. On our website, we have placed copies of the Goody Clancy presentations on the hotel, housing, office, and retail markets, as well as Downtown's walkability. Please take this opportunity to download these presentations. In addition, a summary of the results from the survey can be found here, which also includes two articles from the Wichita Eagle. We hope to see you at the next great event!


Announcing the 2010 Annual Lecture!
Join us February 25th at the Wichita Scottish Rite for an evening with Mr. Jim Cloar. Mr. Cloar is noted for his work in the cities of Tampa, Florida - sports arena development; Dallas, Texas - Arts District Development; and St. Louis, Missouri - downtown residential and retail. The lecture will focus on how to take a master plan from the vision to implementation. Opening reception will start at 5:30 p.m., lecture will follow at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the lecture there will be a question and answer session with Mr. Cloar and the Goody Clancy team.

Then, join us on Saturday, February 27th, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Wichita Art Museum for the Downtown Master Plan Charrette. This is the cornerstone event that will provide key visioning for the new downtown master plan.

To RSVP, please email us at info@downtownwichita.org or call 316.264.6005.

Goody Clancy Presentation Tonight!

Don't miss your chance to get the latest news on downtown development. Goody Clancy will be presenting their initial analysis on housing, retail and commercial markets as well as the walk-shop images. It's held at the Scottish Rite with a reception starting at 5:30pm and the presentation starting at 6:00pm. Hope to see you there!

Meet Your McConnell Mirror

Don't miss your chance to meet and mingle on McConnell Air Force Base! You must be pre-registered by today: http://bit.ly/7EtOv1.

Classes Enrolling at the Wichita Center for the Arts

WCFTA has a diverse selection of art classes and workshops for all ages from preschool to adult. Classes include drawing, painting, pottery, jewelry making, enameling, sculpture, and cooking. For more details or to enroll, call 316-634-2787 ext. 219 or visit www.wcfta.com.

Click here for a list of classes

Free Education Fair for Adult Learners

Adult Learners: You are invited to a free Education Fair

If you have been thinking about going back to school or taking a class, this event is for you. Local colleges and universities will be on hand to answer all of your questions about going back to school.

When: Wednesday, January 13th, 1:30-7:30pm

Where: The new Derby Library, 1600 E Walnut Grove, Derby KS in the Community Room

Sign in for Door Prizes, including souvenir items from area colleges & universities as well as Wichita State University Basketball Tickets.

LEARN Wichita Members: Baker University, Butler Community College, Central Christian College, Cowley College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Friends University, ITT Technical Institute, Kansas State University, National American University, Newman University, Southwestern College, Tabor College, University of Phoenix, Vatterott College, Webster University, Wichita Area Technical College, Wichita State University, Wichita Technical Institute


For more information, contact Suzanne at 260-0247
Wichita

This free, open-to-the-public event is brought to you by:
www.learnwichita.org

Group Study Exchange Opportunity

Want an all-expense paid trip to Denmark that will enhance your business prowess and look great on a resume? Apply for the Group Study Exchange (GSE) through Rotary! You’ll travel to Denmark with a five-member team, Aug 20 – Sept 18, 2010, to learn about their business community and teach them about yours.

Rotary is looking for participants who are non-Rotarians, age 25-40, and who are employed full-time. Apply by February 28th by clicking here and click on “Team Member Application.” Contact Steve Woods with questions at GSEWoods@aol.com or 316-683-3561.

Downtown Master Plan Presentation

The walk-shops were a success and now it's time to see what the information will be used for. The Goody Clancy team will be in Wichita to host a public event "Downtown Market Findings" where they will present the initial analysis on housing, retail and commercial markets as well as the walk-shop images. Here's another opportunity to voice your input to help build a great downtown!

A reception will start at 5:30 pm followed by presentations, panels and a Q & A Session at 6pm. The event will be held at the Scottish Rite at 332 E. 1st St.