Community Outlook Events

Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, will talk about the current economic conditions, economic drivers for the state and regional economies, and general expectations over the coming months.  Topics to be included are labor demand, costs, and wages. A local speaker will provide an in-depth analysis of the local economy, with assistance from CEDBR.

The cost to attend an event is $50, which includes the forecast booklets ($100 value). 

All attendees will receive a one-year subscription to CEDBR’s forecast booklets. The center has developed two in-depth publications and reference guides on regional and statewide economic conditions in Kansas.  

CEDBR is continuing to watch and plan for potential COVID-19 disruptions to our scheduled events. The 2021 Fall Community Outlook Events will be held in-person only at this time. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 restrictions as the event gets closer. If we are unable to meet in-person due to regulations, we will do the event via webinar. We are looking forward to meeting and networking in-person, but we feel it is essential to be prepared if we must do the event remote this year. CLICK HERE to see more on our COVID-19 safety measures.

 

SPEAKERS AND EVENTS
   STATE AND REGIONAL OUTLOOK - SPEAKING AT ALL EVENTS

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

Bio
Presentation

 
       

 

Franklin   Johnson


Monday, October 10, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Ottawa University
1001 S Cedar St, Ottawa, KS 66067
 

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 8:00 - 10:00 am
Hampton Inn Gardner
151 S. Cedar Niles Rd, Gardner, KS 66030

Local Speaker

Peter Jacobsen
Assistant Professor of Economic Education
Ottawa University

Presentation

   

Local Speaker

Dave Knopick
Community Development Director
City of Gardner

Presentation

 

 

Leavenworth   Pratt

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Riverfront Community Center, Men's Waiting Room

123 S. Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

 
 

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Pratt Community College
Riney Student Conference Center-room 312
348 NE ST 61, Pratt, KS 67124

Local Speaker

Lisa Haack
Executive Director
Leavenworth County Development Corporation

Presentation

 

Local Speaker

TBD

Community Partner 
 
       

 

Finney   Thomas

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 8:00 - 10:00 am
The Finnup Center for Conservation Education
312 E Finnup Dr., Garden City, KS 67846

 
  Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Thomas County Economic Development Alliance
350 S. Range Ave. Suite 12, Colby, Ks 67701

Local Speaker

Shannon Dick
Director of Analytics
Finney County Economic Development Corporation
Bio

Presentation

 

Local Speaker

Vernon Hurd
Northwest Business Development Project Manager

Kansas Department of Commerce

Presentation

  

   MORNING AGENDA 8:00 - 10:00 AM

8:00 Registration / Networking / Refreshments
8:30 State/Regional Outlook:
Jeremy Hill, director at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
9:15 -- Q & A--
9:30 Local Update:
Local Speaker
9:50 -- Q & A--
   AFTERNOON AGENDA 1:00 - 3:00 PM
1:00 Registration / Networking / Refreshments
1:30 State/Regional Outlook:
Jeremy Hill, director at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
2:15 -- Q & A--
2:30 Local Update:
Local Speaker
2:50 -- Q & A--
  Included in the price of the Regional 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.

 

WHAT ARE THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCES?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, 2021.

 

 

coe.cedbr.org

 

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!