Despite the residential melt-down and tightening of credit requirements, commercial financing is still available. It’s just a little harder to find.Now more than ever, obtaining a commercial loan is based on a borrower’s relationship with the lender and the fundamentals of the deal. If the
Unlike a lot of markets where new stores have been put on hold, Wichita now has another large national retail store. Lowe’s at Central Park Place on Maize Roadhad a soft opening this weekend (the grand opening is Friday), and there are other retailers on
The national economic slowdown has had its affects among local retail developers, even as the Wichita economy remains strong. Developers say they’ve noticed prospects putting the brakes on their expansion plans, making signed leases and forward-moving projects more difficult. "You have to divide it into
Jimmy’s Egg franchisee Whitney VinZant and a group of partners have major expansion plans for the greater Wichita market.They’ve already announced their first location, which is at 21st and Rock.Next up is Central and Tyler in the former Godfather’s Pizza space."It’s a great entry point
For the first time in its 25-year history, Kobe Steak House of Japan is getting a second Wichita location. The restaurant is taking the former Tokyo Steakhouse space in North Maize Place on Maize Road just north of 21st Street. "We’ve always wanted to go
Friday, October 3, 2008Wichita Business Journal – by Levi Wolters Four patrons gathered Monday at Senor Tequila Mexican Grill for a late-afternoon lunch. Dozens of tables remained open, but the scene didn’t bother co-owner Cesar Ayala. ayala, who opened the restaurant on Sept. 1, is
