39^th 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.

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SPEAKERS

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PAUL SINGLE
City National Rochdale
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager
 

Economic Outlook and Financial Market Update

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JEREMY HILL
Wichita State University
CEDBR

Director

State & Local Employment Forecast

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JOSH ROE
Kansas Department of Agriculture

Deputy Secretary

Agriculture Update

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EDWARD CROSS
Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association (KIOGA)

President

Oil Update

PANELISTS

Finance Market
PAUL SINGLE
City National Rochdale
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager
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Finance Market
JOHN TOOTHAKER
Schreck Financial Group
Partner
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Oil Discussion
ADAM BEREN
Berexco
Chairman and President
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Oil Discussion
DAVE MURFIN
Murfin Drilling Company
President
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Oil Discussion
NICK POWELL
Colt Energy
Owner and President
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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

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

Paul Single - Economic and Financial Market Update

Jeremy Hill - State and Local Employment Forecast

Josh Roe - Agriculture Update

Edward Cross - Oil Update

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.

	Download on Android
	Download on Apple
	View the HTML version in your browser. Save a shortcut to your home screen through the menu options in your browser.

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.

Click Here to Purchase Booklet.

Click Here to Purchase a Ticket to the Event.

• 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.
  • Kansas Overview
  • Highlight of all Kansas Counties
  • Seven Regions across Kansas
  • Top 25 Counties

Hotel & Parking

They Hyatt Regency is offering a discounted "Area Event" rate of $145 for the night of October 3rd which also includes overnight self-parking. 

You can get the discount with the group code CR62829.

The discount can also be accessed through the link below:

Event Rates

Please arrive early as preferred parking is available on first-come, first-served basis.

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