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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
8:00 - 10:00 am
Woods Family Community Center on ICC West Campus

2615 W Main St, Independence, KS 67301

 

STATE AND REGIONAL OUTLOOK

Jeremy Hill
Director, Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University

Bio
Presentation

 

MANUFACTURING UPDATE

Craig Compton
Research Economist, Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
Bio 
Presentation

LOCAL SPEAKER

Melissa Johnson
Executive Director
Montgomery County Action Council
Bio
Presentation


Jeremy Hill will talk about the current economic conditions, economic drivers for the state and regional economies, and general expectations over the coming months.

 

Our local speaker will provide an analysis and perspectives on the local economy with assistance from CEDBR.


Employer Panel

Local Panelist
Jamie Armstrong
Human Resources Manager
CVR Common Services, LLC

Local Panelist
Chris Sykes
COO
Labette Health

Local Panelist
Troy Leith
Talent Acquisition
PrairieLand Partners

Community Partners

 

AFTERNOON AGENDA 1:00 - 3:00 PM
1:00 Registration / Networking / Refreshments
1:10 Welcoming Remarks
1:15 State/Regional Outlook:
Jeremy Hill, Director at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
1:45 Manufacturing Update
Craig Compton, Research Economist at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
2:00 Local Indicators
Jonathan Norris, Research Economist at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
2:15

Employer Panel:
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2:45

Local Update:
Melissa Johnson, Executive Director
Montgomery County Action Council

3:00

Adjourn

  Included in the price of the event is a one-year subscription to the CEDBR forecast booklets ($100 Value), which are in-depth publications and reference guides on regional and statewide economic conditions in Kansas:
  The Kansas Economic Trends, published in October, includes the state-wide Economic Conditions survey results, Kansas Industry news and Developments, and indicators for seven regions of the state along with the largest 25 counties.
 

The Kansas Economic Review, published in February, provides an in-depth analysis of three key segments of the state economy: households, industries, and governments. Each segment takes a broader view in how it is interconnected with current economic conditions.

The Kansas Industry Drivers, as available, examines selected industries that drive the state economy and provides detailed information about the impact, trends, and labor conditions. 

 

 

 

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Request for Accommodations
Please contact Andrea.Wilson@wichita.edu to request an accommodation for participating in the conference by January 20, 2024.

 

 

https://www.cedbr.org/content/EOC/COE_sponsorship-opportunities.pdf

Contact Us

Center for Economic Development and Business Research
andrea.wilson@wichita.edu

1845 Fairmount
Woolsey Hall, Room 303n
Campus Box 121
Wichita, KS 67260-0121
P : (316) 978-3225
F : (316) 978-3950


 

Sponsorships

Sponsoring the Economic Outlook Conference is a great way to get exposure to over 800 business and community leaders.

Call CEDBR at (316) 213-3673 to talk about sponsoring the event!