The Hays Economic Outlook Conference agenda has been scheduled for 8:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at Fort Hays State University’s Robbins Center.

The program is sponsored by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, Wichita State University, in cooperation with the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development.

Topics will range from local banking to real estate, from retail to air transportation.

Fred Bentley from the Kansas Housing Resource Corp. will talk housing, and Mike Briney from Sunflower Bank will present on the local economy.

In addition to these local experts, Jeremy Hill from WSU will provide a statewide employment forecast, and Stan Longhofer from the WSU’s Center for Real Estate will talk about the local and state real estate markets.

FHSU’s Charlie Wolfe is scheduled to deliver opening remarks and serve as moderator.

Tickets are $75, which includes breakfast.

For more information or to register, click HERE or call (316) 978-3225.