Kansas Policy Institute is hosting a conference titled “Fostering Economic Growth in Wichita.” This is the second in a series of events looking at issues surrounding the proposed sales tax in Wichita. Voters will see the sales tax question on the ballot in November.
This event focuses on the economic development, or jobs, portion of the sales tax. The other areas sales tax funds would be spent on are a new water supply, street maintenance and repair, and bus transit.
This is event on Friday September 19, from 7:30 am to noon, held in room 132 of the Wichita State University MetroPlex. the event is free, and you may register here.
Here is the lineup of speakers and topics:
- Nuts and Bolts of the “Jobs Fund” Proposal: Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce with:
- Paul Allen, Allen Gibbs & Houlik, Leadership Council Jobs Task Force
- Jeff Finkle, President/CEO, International Economic Development Council
- Dr. John Tomblin, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, Wichita State University
- Examining Kansas’ Incentive History:
- Nathan Jensen, Ph.D., Associate Professor at George Washington University
- Trends of Wichita’s Economy:
- Jeremy Hill, Director of Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research
- Creating a Dynamic Local Economy:
- Pamela Villarreal, Senior Fellow at the National Center for Policy Analysis
This is the second in a series of KPI-sponsored forums covering the various aspects of the 1% sales tax proposal. A forum on the water proposal was held in July, and a forum on the street and transit portion will be held in the near future. Kansas Policy Institute is hosting these events to give citizens the opportunity to hear experts address all sides of the issues, and is not taking a position on the individual aspects of the 1% sales tax proposal.
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