40th ANNUAL KANSAS ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 7:30-11:30 AM
Century II Convention Center
225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
For a glimpse into Kansas' economic future, over 800 business leaders turn to Wichita State University, the W. Frank Barton School of Business, and the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR), founders of the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference.
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.
Welcoming Remarks
Event Host
State and Local Employment Forecast
Aerospace Update
Small Business Outlook
Commercial and Multifamily Perspectives
Housing Outlook
Closing Remarks
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6:45 | Early Bird Networking | |
7:30 | Registration / Networking / Breakfast | |
8:00 | Welcoming Remarks Jay Smith, President & COO INTRUST Bank |
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8:05 | Event Host's Introduction Susan Armstrong, President & CEO Armstrong Chamberlin |
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8:10 | Announcement of Stock Prediction Contest Winner | |
8:15 | State & Local Employment Forecast Jeremy Hill, Director, Center for Economic and Business Research Wichita State University |
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9:00 | // Networking - Break // | |
9:20 | Aerospace Update Tom Gentile, President and CEO Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. |
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9:40 | Small Business Outlook Holly Wade, Director, Research and Policy Analysis National Federation of Independent Business |
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10:10 |
// Networking - Break // |
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10:20 | Commercial and Multifamily Perspectives Bill Killmer, Senior Vice President, Legislative and Political Affairs Mortgage Bankers Association |
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10:50 | Housing Outlook Stan Longhofer, Professor and Director, Center for Real Estate Wichita State University |
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11:20 | Closing Remarks and Adjournment Larisa Genin, Dean, W. Frank Barton School of Business Wichita State University |
Jeremy Hill - State and Local Employment Forecast
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Tom Gentile - Aerospace Update
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Holly Wade - Small Business Outlook
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Bill Killmer - Commercial and Multifamily Perspectives
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Stan Longhofer - Housing Outlook
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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.
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Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Request for Accommodations
Please contact Jill.Johnson@wichita.edu to request an accommodation for participating in the conference by September 5, 2019.