For the Wichita metropolitan area in October 2022, the major employment indicators barely changed from the prior month. (more…)
Tag: Economic development
Wichita employment situation, September 2022
For the Wichita metropolitan area in September 2022, the unemployment rate was unchanged, while the labor force and the number of jobs fell slightly from the previous month. (more…)
Recent Economic History in Sedgwick County
When deciding whether to vote for incumbent Sedgwick County Commissioners, consider the recent economic history of the county. (more…)
The Importance of Agriculture in Kansas
In Kansas, is agriculture our “largest industry,” as Governor Laura Kelly says? (more…)
Migration to and from Sedgwick County
Although the rate is slowing, Sedgwick County loses many people to migration. (more…)
Sedgwick County Talent Attraction
In an index ranking counties in talent attraction, Sedgwick County has not performed well, although there is some improvement. (more…)
Wichita employment situation, August 2022
For the Wichita metropolitan area in August 2022, the unemployment rate was unchanged, while the labor force and the number of jobs fell slightly from the previous month. (more…)
Business Formation in Kansas
For both business applications and business formations, Kansas does better than some states, but lags many states and the nation. (more…)
Wichita employment situation, July 2022
For the Wichita metropolitan area in July 2022, the unemployment rate fell slightly, and the number of jobs also fell slightly from the previous month. (more…)
