First Service Bank Outlook Conway
Thursday, May 27
8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Reynolds Performance Hall | University of Central Arkansas Campus
8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Reynolds Performance Hall | University of Central Arkansas Campus
2021 Panel Topics
Conway2035 “A Plan for the Future of Conway”
After more than 1,800 surveys, 60 meetings, and a first-of-its-kind summit we have a new strategic plan for Conway. After helping facilitate this nine-month effort, the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute will unveil—and explain—this plan. They’ll also share the story of how several hundred Conway area residents were able to create it together…during a pandemic.
After more than 1,800 surveys, 60 meetings, and a first-of-its-kind summit we have a new strategic plan for Conway. After helping facilitate this nine-month effort, the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute will unveil—and explain—this plan. They’ll also share the story of how several hundred Conway area residents were able to create it together…during a pandemic.
Arkansas’s Privately Owned Banks
People in central Arkansas might not realize that not every part of the country has several billion dollar financial institutions headquartered in their backyard. Five of these senior community bank leaders will explain the role their institutions are uniquely able to fulfill in our economy. They’ll also talk about their experience growing a privately held business in Arkansas.
People in central Arkansas might not realize that not every part of the country has several billion dollar financial institutions headquartered in their backyard. Five of these senior community bank leaders will explain the role their institutions are uniquely able to fulfill in our economy. They’ll also talk about their experience growing a privately held business in Arkansas.
Hot Market, High Prices, and Homes Gone Wild
In the first quarter of 2021 the median “days on market” for a home in Conway was (1)…ONE. The price per square foot had risen more than 13% versus that same period in 2019. The economic forces at work in residential real estate right now are hard to explain. Five veterans of the real estate industry will do their best to tell you what the central Arkansas housing market looks like from the inside.
In the first quarter of 2021 the median “days on market” for a home in Conway was (1)…ONE. The price per square foot had risen more than 13% versus that same period in 2019. The economic forces at work in residential real estate right now are hard to explain. Five veterans of the real estate industry will do their best to tell you what the central Arkansas housing market looks like from the inside.
Conway Corporation – 30 years of Innovative Leadership
Since its founding in 1929 only six people have served as CEO of Conway Corporation. We will hear from the three most recent CEOs as they explain how innovation has been a part of Conway Corp’s culture from day one. Whether it was becoming one of the first cities in North America to have broadband citywide, achieving Gig speeds before almost any other city, or building the state’s most ambitious solar project—Conway Corp has always delivered products and services ahead of their time.
Since its founding in 1929 only six people have served as CEO of Conway Corporation. We will hear from the three most recent CEOs as they explain how innovation has been a part of Conway Corp’s culture from day one. Whether it was becoming one of the first cities in North America to have broadband citywide, achieving Gig speeds before almost any other city, or building the state’s most ambitious solar project—Conway Corp has always delivered products and services ahead of their time.
The Total Package: Conway, Consumers, Containers, and more
COVID, e-commerce, dynamic supply chains---all of these things are disruptive “opportunities” for an important local manufacturing cluster that many people don’t think about. Conway is a consumer packaging cluster. It’s not just cutting cardboard. Innovations in design, engineering, and consumer behavior all play out in packaging. And packaging just happens to be a leading indicator of where the economy is headed. Hear from three of our largest packaging companies and be ready to learn.
COVID, e-commerce, dynamic supply chains---all of these things are disruptive “opportunities” for an important local manufacturing cluster that many people don’t think about. Conway is a consumer packaging cluster. It’s not just cutting cardboard. Innovations in design, engineering, and consumer behavior all play out in packaging. And packaging just happens to be a leading indicator of where the economy is headed. Hear from three of our largest packaging companies and be ready to learn.
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Gold Sponsors
Arvest
Conway Regional Health System
Crafton Tull
Edward Jones Investments
Engage Management
ERA TEAM Real Estate
Express Employment Professionals
First Arkansas Bank & Trust
First Community Bank
Northwestern Mutual
Patticakes Bakery
Sandstone Real Estate Group
Simmons Bank
The Conductor
T.H.I.N.K. Coffee
University of Central Arkansas
Outlook Conway Coverage
Storify: Outlook Conway | ConwayArkansas.org
In Conway, leaders find education at root of economic growth | Arkansas Business
Conway college presidents talk retention, campus changes | Arkansas Business
Colleges unveil future plans at Outlook Conway | Log Cabin Democrat
In Conway, leaders find education at root of economic growth | Arkansas Business
Conway college presidents talk retention, campus changes | Arkansas Business
Colleges unveil future plans at Outlook Conway | Log Cabin Democrat
