Join business professionals from the Hays area 

HAYS ECONOMIC
OUTLOOK CONFERENCE
Thursday, October 24, 2024  ―  10:30 AM to 2:00 PM  ―  Luncheon Event
Home Event Center
229 W 10th Street, Hays, KS 67601


The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local and state economies, addressing topics of interest to the community, region and state. A combination of state and local experts will be on hand to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, health care, industry, education and government.

Rate Increases to $110 on 9/12/2024
Speakers and Presentation Topics
Event Host

 State Outlook

Construction Update
DOSSE TOULABOE 
Fort Hays State University
Chair and Professor of Economics
Bio 

JEREMY HILL
Wichita State University
CEDBR
Director
Bio

 CRAIG COMPTON
Wichita State University
CEDBR
Research Economist
Bio
Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Index

Local Update 


 Real Estate Outlook

JONATHAN NORRIS
Wichita State University
CEDBR
Research Economist
Bio

DOUG WILLIAMS
Grow Hays
Executive Director
Bio

STAN LONGHOFER
Wichita State University
Center for Real Estate
Director
Bio
 

 

TIME AGENDA
10:30

Registration / Networking
10:35

Welcoming Remarks (Event Host):
Dosse Toulaboe, Chair and Professor of Economics
Fort Hays State University
10:45

State Outlook:
Jeremy Hill, Director
Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
11:15

Construction Update:
Craig Compton, Research Economist
CEDBR- Wichita State University
11:30

Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Index:
Jonathan Norris, Research Economist
Center for Economic Development and Business Research
Wichita State University
11:45

Local Update:
Doug Williams, Executive Director
Grow Hays, Inc.
12:15

-- Break -- Lunch --
12:45

Real Estate Outlook:
Stan Longhofer, Professor and Director
Center for Real Estate
Wichita State University
1:15

Panel
2:00

Closing Remarks / Adjournment

 

Would you like to sponsor one of our events?
 

Would you like to sponsor one of our events? Below is an introduction to our events. Contact cedbr@wichita.edu to speak with someone about sponsorship opportunities. 

 

 

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Request for Accommodations
Please contact Andrea.Wilson@wichita.edu to request an accommodation for participating in the conference by September 20, 2024. 

 

hays.cedbr.org

https://www.cedbr.org/content/EOC/REO-sponsorship-opportunities-2023.pdf