39th ANNUAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 7:30-11:30 AM Century II Convention Center
225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
Over 800 Business leaders are turning to the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference for a glimpse into Kansas’ economic future. Founded by Wichita State University, the W. Frank Barton School of Business, and the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR).
The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local, state, and national economies, addressing topics of interest to the community. A combination of nationally known speakers and local experts will be on hand to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, industry, education and government.
RICHARD MUMA Wichita State University Office of Academic Affairs Provost
Closing Remarks
SPEAKER RECOMENDATIONS
CEDBR is always looking for recomendations for speakers, moderators, and panelists. If you know someone that the center should consider, fill out the speaker recomendation form: http://www.cedbr.org/events/speaker-recomendation
Announcement of Stock Prediction Contest Winner
Rick LeCompte, H. Dene Heskett Chair in Finance
Wichita State University
8:15
Economic Outlook and Financial Market Update
Paul Single, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager
City National Rochdale
8:45
Financial Market Panel Discussion
Moderator: Rick LeCompte, H. Dene Heskett Chair in Finance, Wichita State University
Panelist: Paul Single, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, City of National Rochdale
Panelist: John Toothaker, Partner, Schreck Financial Group
9:10
// Networking Break //
9:30
State & Local Employment Forecast
Jeremy Hill, Director, Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR)
Wichita State University
10:00
Agriculture Update Josh Roe, Deputy Secretary
Kansas Department of Agriculture
10:20
// Break //
10:35
Oil Update
Edward Cross, President
Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association (KIOGA)
10:55
Oil Panel Discussion
Moderator: Edward Cross, President, Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association (KIOGA)
Panelist: Adam Beren, Chairman and President, Berexco
Panelist: Dave Murfin, President, Murfin Drilling Company
Panelist: Nick Powell, Owner and President, Colt Energy
11:30
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Richard Muma, Provost, Office of Academic Affairs
Wichita State University
SPEAKER RECOMENDATIONS
CEDBR is always looking for recomendations for speakers, moderators, and panelists. If you know someone that the center should consider, fill out the speaker recomendation form: http://www.cedbr.org/events/speaker-recomendation
The CEDBR Kansas Economy phone app is available for download. The app has the event agendas and speaker bios and will be updated with the slide presentations for all the speakers on the day of the event.
Download the app using any of the following links or search
"Kansas Economy" in Google Play or the Apple Store.
Would you like to sponsor one of our events? Below is a brief introduction to our events. Contact cedbr@wichita.edu to receive the full list of sponsorship opportunities available.
The following is a summary of the forecast booklet. An electronic version of booklet can be purchased online. A printed complimentary copy will be provided for the following 2018 outlook event locations (Dodge City, Emporia, Hays, Pittsburg, Salina, and Wichita). Future publications and price of this booklet will likely change and will be dependent on both demand and sponsorships.
Employment forecasts – This includes a sector level employment forecasts for each of the major metropolitan economies within Kansas and for the state as a whole.
Kansas
Wichita
Kansas City
Topeka
Non Metropolitan areas of Kansas
Economic Conditions – The annual survey of selected panel members across Kansas provide information ranging from current economic conditions to expectations, which includes issues ranging from input prices to demand for goods and services. The survey also includes concerns about global, national, state, and local issues.
Real Estate Forecast – The Center for Real-estate at Wichita State University produces a forecast Kansas and several markets. A summary of the housing market is included.
Commercial Real Estate Market Update – NAIMartens provides an update on the major commercial real estate segments with the Wichita area.
Kansas Industry News and Developments – This section includes a more detailed look at employment trends for each of the major industry sectors for Kansas and regional markets. It also includes a highlight of major news and developments.
Retail Trade
Transportation
Information
Leisure and Hospitality
Other Services
Government
Natural Resources, Mining, and Construction Industry
Manufacturing Industry
Wholesale Trade
Financial Activities and Real Estate
Professional and Business Services
Education and Health Services
Indictors – Multiple economic variables will provide an over of the current economic conditions within each of the various regions within Kansas.
RICHARD MUMA Wichita State University Office of Academic Affairs Provost
Closing Remarks
SPEAKER RECOMENDATIONS
CEDBR is always looking for recomendations for speakers, moderators, and panelists. If you know someone that the center should consider, fill out the speaker recomendation form: http://www.cedbr.org/events/speaker-recomendation
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