When Wichita native Marquetta Atkins merges her activism and entrepreneurship, the result creates pathways for youth from underserved communities to thrive. Atkins is the executive director of Destination Innovation, a hub for three programs that focus on youth — Progeny, Camp Destination Innovation and Root the Power. In 2015, she founded Camp Destination Innovation, a […]
Claudia Amaro
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Eddie Sandoval shares his culture through his business, Pinole Blue
Growing up in Solomon, a small town about 90 minutes north of Wichita, Eddie Sandoval kept himself busy with sports and running his own lawn mowing company. It was the first taste of entrepreneurship for Sandoval, who recalls growing up as part of the only Mexican family in the town of less than 1,000 people. […]
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Cinco preguntas con Eddie Sandoval, propietario y CEO de Pinole Blue
Al crecer en Solomon, un pequeño pueblo a unos 90 minutos al norte de Wichita, Eddie Sandoval se mantuvo ocupado con los deportes y dirigiendo su propia compañía de corte de césped. Fue la primera prueba de emprendimiento para Sandoval, quien recuerda haber crecido como parte de la única familia mexicana en la ciudad de […]
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The Beacon is hiring: Paid positions involve working with community
How well does local news serve you and your community? What information sources do you trust, and why? What do you wish people understood about your life and your community? We want to know. The Wichita Beacon wants to learn how people in Wichita get the news and information they need. We’re hiring Community Representatives […]