The agenda for the two-day Regional Leaders’ Retreat has been set for the January 22-23 event at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.

The event will include

–Discussion and a report on Fort Riley: Today and in the Future, and the Region’s Response

— A Manhattan Regional Airport Air Service Report

–Discussion on Workforce Needs involving Employability through Targeted Skills, Resources and Recruitment,  and the Ability to adapt to a Younger Workforce, Diversity, and Accentuating Life / Soft Skills

–Review of a 2015 Inter-City Visit to Columbia, MO

–And a Briefing of the National Agricultural Biosecurity Center and Economic Opportunities for the Region.

Activities are scheduled to begin with a buffet luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday the 22nd, and will including a Networking Reception from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Friday. On Saturday activities will go from 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

The retreat is a joint effort of the Chambers of Commerce in Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego.

The last day to register and / or cancel a registration with a refund is Friday, January 15. Substitute attendees and guests are welcome. Contact the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce to register. For lodging call the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at 913-234-2100 to book a room. The room rate is $95. The block has been reserved under the Annual Regional Leaders’ Retreat as well as the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce, Manhattan Chamber, and Wamego Chamber. The room rate is available until Friday, January 8.