How has the pandemic affected cities in general and Wichita specifically, and what are implications for the future?
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Although there has been progress, cronyism and the swamp may be renewed in Washington.
"What may look like economic growth on the surface ends up being, upon closer scrutiny, an expensive exercise in the rearrangement of existing business activity."
For the Wichita metropolitan area in July 2020, the number of unemployed persons is up, the unemployment rate is up, and the number of people working is down, all by large amounts, when compared to the same month one year ago. The recent trend, however, is positive, and the effects of the pandemic have been less severe for Wichita than for the nation.
The City of Wichita will consider canceling an economic development incentive for a firm that no longer meets policy requirements.
Wichita leaders want to diversify the area economy. Has there been progress?
For the Wichita metropolitan area in May 2020, the number of unemployed persons is up, the unemployment rate is up, and the number of people working is down, all by large amounts, when compared to the same month one year ago, but improving from April.
An interactive visualization of monthly employment in the states by major industry category.
For the Wichita metropolitan area in April 2020, the number of unemployed persons is up, the unemployment rate is up, and the number of people working is down, all by large amounts, when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows the same trend.
A presentation by the City of Wichita regarding IRBs is good as far as it goes, which is not far enough.
When the Wichita city council delegates spending to outside agencies such as Visit Wichita, it should insist on the same transparency requirements the city itself faces.
The Wichita city council will address a misunderstanding regarding imprecise language in an economic development incentive agreement.
For the Wichita metropolitan area in March 2020, the labor force is up, the number of unemployed persons is up, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows increases in labor force and jobs from February, with the unemployment rate unchanged. It is unclear how the pandemic has affected this data.
For the Wichita metropolitan area in February 2020, the labor force is up, the number of unemployed persons is up, the unemployment rate is up, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows increases in labor force and jobs from January.
The conversion of a medical facility should receive city scrutiny due to tax breaks granted based on its original use.
For the Wichita metropolitan area in January 2020, the labor force is up, the number of unemployed persons is down, the unemployment rate is down, and the number of people working is up when compared to the same month one year ago. Seasonal data shows increases in labor force and jobs from December.
A report on the economic impact of the first ten years of operation of the Intrust Bank Arena in downtown Wichita incorrectly reported tax revenue.
Patrick Tuohey spoke to the Wichita Pachyderm Club February 21, 2020, on “The Reality of Economic Development Incentives: Lessons from Kansas City and Elsewhere.”
It would be simple for the City of Wichita to include additional relevant information regarding economic development incentive decisions.
A resource of information about the new Wichita Water Treatment Plant in northwest Wichita. Send suggestions for additions to bob.weeks@gmail.com. This document has three sections:…