Wichita Area Builders Association

We enjoyed hosting WSU’s Local Government Network, an organized group of city managers, as well as development and planning directors across south-central and southwestern Kansas. Attendees were presented with economic and historic data provided by Tim and Owen Shigley, of Shigley Construction. The presentation was followed by a valuable Q&A discussion.

These conversations are important because they bring together the public and private sectors to share perspectives, identify challenges, and work toward solutions that benefit residents and future homeowners alike. Open communication and collaborative relationships between local government leaders and the building industry help ensure that communities can continue to grow responsibly, address housing demand, and create an environment where families and businesses can thrive.

Thank you to Kathy Sexton, Senior Management Consultant for the Local Government Network, and to the Shigleys for the in-depth presentation.

We enjoyed having Joy Eakins join us for a roundtable discussion at WABA! Joy, a Wichita business owner, is running for governor for the state of Kansas. We discussed education, property taxes and appraisal methodology, workforce development for the construction trades, and trade licensing.

The Kansas primaries are on August 4th, and the general election will be held on November 3rd.