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THIS EVENT HAS PASSED.
STAY TUNED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE 2018 EVENT!

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (lunch served at 11:30 AM) 
Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center 

(503 N Pine St., Pittsburg, KS 66762)
Registration: $75

 

For a glimpse into the region’s economic future, business leaders are turning to Wichita State University’s W. Frank Barton School of Business, the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR), and the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, founders of the Pittsburg Area Economic Outlook Conference. The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local and national 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, industry, education and government.

Download speaker presentations below each speaker's photo.

 

SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS

BIO
PAUL GRIMES
Dean
Gladys A. Kelce
College of Business
Pittsburg State University

 

MODERATOR

BIO
MICHAEL DAVIDSSON
Assistant Professor
Economics, Finance & Banking
Pittsburg State University

LOCAL OUTLOOK

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BIO
STAN LONGHOFER
Director
Center for Real Estate
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University

REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK
View Presentation

BIO
JEREMY HILL
Director
Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR)
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University

STATE EMPLOYMENT 
View Presentation

 

PANELISTS

MICHAEL DAVIDSSON
Assistant Professor
Economics, Finance & Banking
Pittsburg State University

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BECKY GRAY
Director
Community Development & Housing
City of Pittsburg, KS

TODD ALLISON
CEO
Progressive Products

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WHAT ARE THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCES?

 

 

TIME

AGENDA ITEM

11:30 Lunch Served / Registration
11:40 Welcoming Remarks (Moderator): 
Dr. Paul GrimesDean
Gladys A. Kelce College of Business, Pittsburg State University
11:50 State Outlook:
Jeremy Hill, Director
Center for Economic Development and Business Research
W. Frank Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
12:20 Real Estate Outlook:
Dr. Stan Longhofer, Director
Center for Real Estate
W. Frank Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
12:50 Local Outlook:
Dr. Michael Davidsson, Assistant Professor
Gladys A. Kelce College of Business, Pittsburg State University
1:15

Panel Discussion:
1. Dr. Michael Davidsson
2. Becky Gray, Director of Community Development & Housing, City of Pittsburg, KS
3. Todd Allison, CEO, Progressive Products

1:55 Closing Remarks / Adjournment

View previous year's agenda

The primary audience for this event includes:

These events typically appeal most to: 

- Managers & Directors
- Executives & Owners
- Vice Presidents & Associate Executives
- Government & Elected Officials
- Analysts, Economists, & Researchers
- Board Directors
- Attorneys
- Media
- University Professors
- Economic Developers
- University Students

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