Building the Region’s Advanced Materials Industry: Blueprint for Regional Economic Growth
Tuesday June 2, 5:30 p.m. @ Wichita State University, Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room 142
Speakers:
Paul Masson, StarNet, LLC, BREG Project Manager
Ron Weddle, Wichita Manufacturers Association, BREG Advanced Materials Cluster Co-Chair
Paul Jonas, WSU National Institute for Aviation Research, BREG Advanced Materials Cluster Co-Chair
Attendees will be briefed on the formation and opportunity to participate in an Advanced Materials Industry cluster whose purpose is to promote the region’s nationally distinct capabilities and grow local firms. The group is being formed under the auspices of a collaborative regional initiative to create a strategy for economic growth, composed of eight industry action plans. The collective action plans create a Blueprint for Regional Economic Growth (BREG).
Summary: Building the Region’s Advanced Materials Industry: Creating a Nationally Recognized Leader in Advanced Materials
· How: Organizing a Regional Advanced Materials Cluster
· Principles: Cluster Organization
· Process: Steps and Status of Organizing Regional Cluster
· Proposed Actions: Review Priority Actions
· Next Steps: Action Planning and Participants
Light refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend.