POSITIONED FOR GROWTH

One of the opportunities and challenges in today’s market is the fluidity of change. As a business, you have to be in a position to pivot quickly. That’s one of our biggest strengths at Occidental Management; our ability to see opportunity, realize challenges and adjust accordingly.

We are lucky to also be within the Wichita and Kansas City markets, which are well-positioned for growth in 2023. Both markets saw strong employment growth in 2022, with Wichita experiencing an above the historical average growth rate, according to the Wichita State University Center for Economic Development and Business Research.

According to the CEDBR, although global and national market conditions are slowing, the Wichita metropolitan and Kansas City areas are expected to have some of the strongest growth rates within the state.*

As 2023 kicks off, we’re seeing a trend in businesses coming back to the office full-time and seeking a flight to quality assets to create a vibrant work environment. We believe both markets are well-positioned to fill these needs for companies. Both Overland Park and Wichita have good education systems, robust arts and culture, convenient transportation access, and a lower cost of living. Most importantly, both have a very strong entrepreneurial fabric.

by Chad Stafford

We have a lot of really great things going for Wichita and Kansas City. Our job is to get out in front of others and tell our stories to those who still consider us “fly-over country.” There are plenty of opportunities to attract and retain top talent in Kansas, at both the regional and national levels.

I am proud of our teams in both Wichita and Overland Park. It’s been a lot of fun to do the projects we have done, to see our team grow, and be in a position to continue doing so in the future. And I am also proud to be able to share and tell your stories … in person and through this E-zine.

Chad Stafford President, Occidental Management

*Source: wichita.edu