2017 Wichita Industry Research Exchange: Captivating the Creative Class
Speakers Presentations
Panel Discussion
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SPEAKERS
Associate Professor and Director
Koch Global Trading Center
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
THE CREATIVE CLASS AND THE FUTURE OF WICHITA
A conversation about the creative class, economic development, and implications for the future
Associate Professor of Public Administration
Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs and Administration
Wichita State University
THE VALUE OF ARTISTS TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY
Exploring one component of the creative class, artists, and the impact they have on the economy
Director
CEDBR
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
MODERATOR
Facilitating the Discussion
and Providing Key Insights
PANEL DISCUSSION
Associate Professor
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
PANEL
MODERATOR
Vice President
GLMV Architecture
GLMV
ARCHITECTURE
Talent Specialist
Greater Wichita Partnership
GREATER WICHITA
PARTNERSHIP
Director of Human Resources
High Touch Technologies
HIGH TOUCH
TECHNOLOGIES
Designer
Rygg Design
RYGG
DESIGN
ADDRESSING EMPLOYERS
- Developing a talent pool
- Attracting the “Creative Class”
- Remaining competitive with financial/non-financial benefits
- Adjusting to cultural incongruencies
INTRODUCING THE CREATIVE CLASS
- Discussing why social diversity is important
- Identifying unique strengths
- Understanding workplace preferences
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TIME |
AGENDA ITEM |
| 7:00 | Registration |
| 7:30 | Breakfast Served |
| 7:55 | Welcoming Remarks |
| 8:00 | Dr. Timothy Craft — THE CREATIVE CLASS AND THE FUTURE OF WICHITA |
| 8:30 | Dr. Sai Srithongrung — THE VALUE OF ARTISTS TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY |
| 9:00 | Panel Discussion w/Presenters |
| 9:30 | -- Break -- |
| 9:45 | Panel Discussion GLMV Architecture, High Touch Technologies, Greater Wichita Partnership, Rygg Design |
| 11:00 | Closing Remarks / Adjourn |
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Event Partners
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