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TOGETHER WITH

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- Landon Huslig

TOGETHER WITH WICHITA BUSINESS EXPO

Wichita Business Expo is the region's premier business-to-business trade show and networking event held annually.

Expo demonstrates the Chamber's commitment to supporting local businesses and the overall economic development of the community. Exhibitors gain visibility and brand awareness, connect with the community and support the Chamber.

Long story short, you can find 100+ businesses, industry experts, and Wichita's largest networking events all in one place, for free.

LEARN MORE HERE

#WichitaLife

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BUSINESS

Opening

Deano’s (West Side) - 7511 W 37th St North - Opens today! (9/16)
Choux (Cream Puffs) - Inside Joy Tea at 11414 E Central - Now Open
IHOP (new testing ground for the chain) - 526 S Ridge Rd - Now Open

Anniversary

Dummy Apparel Company - Congrats on 5 years! - Birthday Bash 9/20 & 9/21

Film Events

Tallgrass Film Center Overview - Tallgrass Film Association — Tallgrass Film Center

Tis the season for film events. Check out some coming up this month:

Galaxy Quest - Wichita Orpheum - 9/19 @ 7pm ($7 or $8)
When Nietzsche Wept - Emily Bonivia Tallgrass Film Center - 9/17 @ 7pm ($10)
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill - Emily Bonivia Tallgrass Film Center - 9/20 @ 7pm ($10)
CatVideoFest 2024 - Emily Bonivia Tallgrass Film Center - 9/21 & 9/22 @ 1pm ($7)
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Orpheum - 9/28 @ 7pm ($20)
Take 36 Top 10 Showcase (Tallgrass Film Association) - Orpheum - 9/29 @ 7pm ($10)

Klothes Kloset

Anyone can shop for free at the Klothes Kloset. The only card you need is your ID.

Allergies

Wichita is the #1 worst city for people with allergies.

Claritin is getting creative and put out a petition to rename Wichita to Wita to “take the Ich out of Wichita”.

A dad had to write this one.

Best dad joke I’ve heard lately?

At a restaurant:

Waiter - “Would you like a box for your leftovers?”

Dad - “No, but I’ll wrestle you for them”

STARTUP NEWS

Wichita Business Expo

The Wichita Business Expo is this Thursday from noon to 4!

You may recognize some of the faces who will be chatting about Organic Reach on Social Media.

Come out and listen to me and my friends Wichita by EB, Jen, and Fayola! Free to attend.

Espresso Source

If you’re interested in learning how to make exquisite coffee, reach out to Scott at info@espressosource.com who is teaching a class tonight from 6 - 8pm at Groover Labs!

TOGETHER WITH SALON BRANDS

Save Up to 90% at the Salon Brand Tent Sales! The next one is at 434 S West St September 27th & 28th.

Their BIGGEST sales only happen once a year per location!

SAVE up to 90% on some of your favorite salon-quality products including shampoo & conditioner (save up to 50% on liters), styling products, nail polish, styling tools, cosmetics & so much more.

Plus the ENTIRE STORE is on sale (30% off)!

LEARN MORE HERE!

CIVIL

Cheney Lake Update

How low is Cheney Lake (the main source of water for the Wichita area?)

It is nearly 8 feet (or 1 Hagrid) below normal.

Here are some tips on how to save water indoor as well.

Ramp Closed

Beware, the ramp from northbound I-235 to westbound K-96 will be closed starting tomorrow (originally scheduled for last week) until early October.

LOCAL

Drone Light Festival

The 2024 Drone Light Festival is THIS WEEKEND (9/20- 9/22) at Exploration Place and you do NOT want to miss it.

Tickets are sold out for some times, but be sure to go check them out asap.

Wild Lights Tickets

Everything you need to know about Wild Lights 2023 – Sedgwick County Zoo

Wild Lights (one of our favorite events of the year) is coming back 10/16 - 12/22.

If you are a member at Sedgwick County Zoo, you have early access to the pre-sale and get your tickets from 9/7 - 9/22 (and save up to $5 per ticket).

Field of Screams

Field of Screams opens this Friday through November 2!

Fairways for Futures

The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas is an incredible organization that truly changes lives.

Even if you can’t make it to the Fairways for Futures event coming up, you can still support while entering to win the MEGA raffle that includes a trip to Cali with accommodations and two rounds of golf at BIGHORN or a Flint Hills Staycation including a lodge stay and a round of golf!

Every ticket purchased not only gives you a chance to win but also helps us continue providing life-changing programs to over 2,000 kids across South Central Kansas.

Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson

Head to Welsbacher Theatre on WSU campus from November 14 - 17 to check out Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B which is a darkly, comic modern take on Sherlock Holmes.

ICT EXTRA

Paris Fashion Week

Hazel Stabler is a local clothing designer and she will be representing Wichita in France for Paris Fashion Week.

NBC Hall of Fame

Get your National Baseball Congress Hall of Fame nominations in before 9/30!

Wilkins Stadium Renovations

After some of the best years of WSU Softball in the history of the program, Wilkins Stadium just broke ground on the multi-phase renovations project this last weekend.

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