The Center for Economic Development and Business Research, part of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, and the Wichita Manufacturer's Association partnered in organizing the first Wichita Industry Research Exchange (WIRE). 
 
The spring event featured presenter Dr. Masud Chand, assistant professor of international business, sharing the results of his research on the aging workforce among manufacturing economies. The presentation was followed by highlights from a survey conducted by CEDBR among WMA members and a panel discussion that included participants from several professional backgrounds. 
 
 

Presentations
 

Chand Presentation


Dr. Masud Chand

The Aging Workforce in Manufacturing

Hill Presentation


Jeremy Hill

Purpose of WIRE and Survey Results
 

Agenda

 

8:30 |  Moderator Welcome
  Chris Broberg Dr. Chris Broberg
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
W. Frank Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
8:40 |  Introduction
  Kris Wessel Kris Wessel
President of the Wichita Manufacturer's Association
Commercial Specialist at NAI Martens
8:45 |  The Aging Workforce Presentation
  Masud Chand

Dr. Masud Chand
Assistant Professor of International Business
W. Frank Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
9:15 |  Presentation of Survey Data
  Jeremy Hill Jeremy Hill
Director, Center for Economic Development and Business Research
W. Frank Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
9:35 |  Panel Discussion
  Dan Hamel Dan Hamel, CPA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resource Director
Metal-Fab, Inc.
Geron Bird Geron Bird
Member
Hinkle Law Firm LLC
Angie Marlett Angie Marlett
Branch Manager
Labor Ready
10:30 |  Closing Remarks