2017 Wichita Industry Research Exchange: Captivating the Creative Class

Speakers Presentations

Panel Discussion


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An annual community event featuring university and industry research and dialogue that addresses important business and industry issues and trends throughout the region and state. 

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SPEAKERS

Dr. Timothy Craft

BIO
DR. TIMOTHY CRAFT
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
 

Dr. Sai Srithongrung

BIO
DR. ARWIPHAWEE (SAI) SRITHONGRUNG
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
 

Jeremy Hill

BIO
JEREMY HILL
Director
CEDBR
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University

MODERATOR

Facilitating the Discussion
and Providing Key Insights

 

PANEL DISCUSSION

BIO
DR. GERY MARKOVA, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University

PANEL
MODERATOR

 

BIO
JEFF WEIFORD, AIA
Vice President
GLMV Architecture

GLMV
ARCHITECTURE

 

BIO
LÉAH LAVENDER
Talent Specialist
Greater Wichita Partnership

GREATER WICHITA
PARTNERSHIP

 

BIO
JENNIFER HUGHES
Director of Human Resources
High Touch Technologies

HIGH TOUCH
TECHNOLOGIES

BIO
JENNIFER RYGG
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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Media Sponsor


 

Event Partners


Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas





  Startup Wichita


Young Professionals of Wichita  
 


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