2023 Hays

Join business professionals from the Hays area

HAYS ECONOMIC
OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 19, 2023 ― 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM ― Luncheon Event
Home Event Center
229 W 10th Street, Hays, KS 67601

The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local and state economies, addressing topics of interest to the community, region and state. A combination of state and local experts will be on hand to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, health care, industry, education and government.

Rate Increases to $110 on 9/13/2023

Speakers and Presentation Topics

Event Host

State Outlook

Local Indicators

DOSSE TOULABOE
Fort Hays State University
Chair and Professor of Economics
Bio

JEREMY HILL
Wichita State University
CEDBR
Director
Bio
Presentation

JONATHAN NORRIS
Wichita State University
CEDBR
Research Economist
Bio
Presentation

Local Update

Agriculture Update

Real Estate Outlook

DOUG WILLIAMS
Grow Hays
Executive Director
Bio

ALLEN FEATHERSTONE
Department of Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University
Professor, Head and Director
Bio

STAN LONGHOFER
Wichita State University
Center for Real Estate
Director
Bio

TIME	AGENDA
10:30	Registration / Networking
10:40	Welcoming Remarks (Event Host): *Dosse Toulaboe*, Chair and Professor of Economics Fort Hays State University
10:45	State Outlook: Jeremy Hill, Director Center for Economic Development and Business Research Wichita State University
11:15	Local Indicators: *Jonathan Norris,* Research Economist Center for Economic Development and Business Research Wichita State University
11:45	Agriculture Update: *Allen Featherstone*, Professor, Head and Director of the Masters of Agribusiness Program Department of Agricultural Economics Kansas State University
12:15	-- Break -- Lunch --
12:45	Real Estate Outlook: Stan Longhofer, Professor and Director Center for Real Estate Wichita State University
1:15	Local Update: *Doug Williams*, Executive Director Grow Hays, Inc.
1:45	Q&A with Jeremy Hill
2:00	Closing Remarks / Adjournment

Would you like to sponsor one of our events?

Would you like to sponsor one of our events? Below is an introduction to our events. Contact cedbr@wichita.edu to speak with someone about sponsorship opportunities.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Request for Accommodations
Please contact Andrea.Wilson@wichita.edu to request an accommodation for participating in the conference by September 20, 2023.

hays.cedbr.org

https://www.cedbr.org/content/EOC/REO-sponsorship-opportunities-2023.pdf