KEEPING THE MOMENTUM

The only constant in business and in life is change. You have to be able to pivot, but more importantly, you have to be able to listen and comprehend change indicators; to listen to your customers and to your community about what is driving change and innovation. At Occidental Management, we don’t run the business today like we did in the past. We’re always looking for that new approach that’s going to be unique and help grow the markets we serve, all while keeping our eyes and ears open.

At the end of the day, dollars are just numbers, but the human element and being able to impact people and support entrepreneurs and companies separates great businesses and is what helps make an even greater impact on our communities as a whole. We’re all better and stronger when we work together.

We enjoy talking with our tenants and business owners, and the same themes resonate… the Midwest is a great place to do business. The Wichita and Overland Park, Kansas communities are very supportive of local entrepreneurs. In addition, there are great resources at your disposal to help you along your entrepreneurial journey… Your local SBA center, SCORE chapter and Chamber of Commerce ( Wichita, Overland Park), the Kansas Department of Commerce, Create Campaign, and NXTUS just to name a few.

These organizations offer programs, services and in-person support to help propel businesses, and they offer networking opportunities to expand business connections. That human element is vital when launching a business, and it’s always nice to put a face with a name. We’re pleased to help introduce our tenants to local businesses and help put faces with names. In this issue you’ll learn more about the Wichita Cheesecake Company and BChic Bar & Grill – Wichita’s first Afro cuisine restaurant.

You’ll also learn more about all the exciting new developments taking shape at the Aspiria campus in Overland Park. That strong Midwest entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic continue to drive companies from all over the nation to the campus, and we’re honored to be a part of it.

Chad Stafford President,