Pure Imagination Studios Unleashing Possibilities in Right to Work Kansas

Pure Imagination Studios is unleashing possibilities in Right to Work Salina, Kansas. How? By partnering with Kansas State University’s Salina Campus, Salina Airport Authority, and even the State of Kansas itself to establish a location here. In order to make all of this come true, the company is investing a total of $41 million toward the project. And, they also plan to create 101 new jobs. So this is exciting news!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are establishing the world’s first of its kind spatial computing studio and training facility. It is an innovation hub at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution. […] Our mission is to ignite visionary storytellers spanning diverse sectors. Together, we aspire to reshape the narrative of human progress, leaving an indelible legacy of positive change. This transformative technology is set to revolutionize every facet of industry, from education and storytelling to public safety. The choice to anchor the studio at K-State Salina stems from the institution’s thriving ecosystem and the state’s resolute commitment to challenging the status quo. This partnership stands as an investment in the local community and economy with the potential to propel Kansas to the forefront of the spatial computing industry.†[…]

“Pure Imagination’s selection of Kansas shows that our state’s investment in talent and leveraging higher education to support economic development is working. […] By following the Kansas Framework for Growth and pulling every lever we’ve got, we are creating ‘knowledge jobs’ right here in communities like Salina.â€

“The foundational components of this facility will allow faculty and researchers to leverage immersive environments to reimagine what 21st-century education should be: The hands-on application of embedded industry projects with collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving driving the learning experience.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.