WMA July 2026 Navigating Growth Panel

NAVIGATING GROWTH: Financial Strategies, Economic Insights, and Emerging Opportunities for South Central Kansas Manufacturers

Address: Woolsey Hall, WSU Innovation Campus

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Time: 3:00 – 6:00

Panel Discussion to start about 3:15, will be followed by a networking event

RSVP: Jan Baggett, WMA Secretary

By: Friday, July 10th

This WMA Panel is sponsored by NIAR, National Institute for Aviation Research.  Please thank them for providing panel support.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

WMA is hosting a panel discussion that brings together a group of experts to manufacturers and manufacturing suppliers in Wichita, Kansas with valuable insights into the financial, economic, and strategic opportunities shaping today’s manufacturing business environment. Panelists representing federal defense contracting, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and private-sector advisory services will explore critical topics including access to government programs and incentives, economic trends impacting manufacturing, workforce and business development resources, tax strategy, cybersecurity risks, capital planning, and long-term growth opportunities.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN!

Attendees will gain practical knowledge and actionable strategies to help strengthen their businesses, improve financial resilience, and position themselves for future success in an evolving manufacturing economy.

PANELISTS:

Steve Cyrus– Executive Director of the FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University

Jeremy Hill– Regional Executive and Assistant Vice President for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

John Trowbridge– Senior Vice President, Business Development, AGH

Sarah Steele-Attorney/Shareholder, Gilmore Bell

Panel Moderator:

Jonathon Goering, Director of Economic Development, Greater Wichita Partnership.

PARKING INFO:

See map and instructions emailed to you.

REMINDER:

* If you are bringing a guest, we ask that you please pre-pay & send your payment to:      WMA

PO Box 261

Derby, KS  67037

or you can pay on the WMA website

 * Payment for a guest & honorary/retired member is $15.00