Mission Statement

Guide state and national actions that affect economic development in the region and adopt joint actions among member governments that enhance the regional economy.

2010 South Central Kansas Legislative Policy Summit

 
12:OO PM        Lunch
 
12:20 PM         Welcome and Introductory Remarks

  • Mayor Kristey Williams, REAP Chair

12:30 PM        Aviation Outlook: The Envy of the World

  •  Mr. Jim Walters, Cessna

1:00 PM         Keynote Address: Congressman

  •  Congressman-Election Mike Pompeo

1:40 PM           New World of Work: Education and Training Working Together

  •  Dr. Jackie Vietti, Butler County Community College

2:00 PM           Affordable Airfares: An Investment in Kansas

  •  Mayor Kristey Williams, REAP Chair

  • Mr. Jason Watkins, Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce

2:15 PM           Understanding Our Economy: State Budget Outlook Facing the New Governor

  •  Mr. Alan Conroy, Kansas Legislative Research

2:45 PM           Perspective on Trade in South Central Kansas

  •  Ms. Karyn Page, Kansas World Trade Center

3:00 PM           Break
 
3:10 PM           Our Transitioning Economy: Manufacturing of the Future

  •  Dr. Tom Aldag, National Institute for Aviation Research

  • Mr. Caleb Asher, Deputy Secretary Kansas Department of Commerce

  • Ms. Debbie Franklin, Wichita State University

3:55 PM           Perspective on Water Issues

  •  Mr. Earl Lewis, Assistant Director Kansas Water Office

4:15 PM           Healthcare in Kansas

  •  Ms. Claudia Blackburn, Sedgwick County

  • Mr. Randy  Peterson, Via Christi

  • Dr. Jon Rosell, Medical Society of Sedgwick County

4:55 PM           Closing Remarks
 
5:00 PM           Adjourn/On-site Reception