WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita nonprofit that serves the visually impaired is going into the radio business.
Envision on Friday acquired KFTI, a 100,000-watt FM radio station, from Journal Broadcast Group.
Envision CEO Michael Monteferrante says the radio acquisition is part of the nonprofit’s plan to expand its mission. He says the station will provide jobs for people who are blind or have low vision, while also diversifying Envision’s revenue sources and allowing the group to spread its message.
The Wichita Eagle reports Envision’s business operations support its non-employment programs and services.
Envision is best known for providing jobs for the visually impaired at a plant where it manufactures plastic bags. It also operates office supply stores at 16 Army, Air Force and Navy installations in 10 states.