The Leaders’ Retreat planned for next Friday and Saturday in Overland Park will cover an array of topics important to the region, including the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, development of a strong workforce, and Fort Riley’s future.

Lyle Butler, President/CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce told Junction City Post that Maj. General Wayne W. Grigsby Jr, Fort Riley Commanding General, along with Col. Andrew Cole, Fort Riley Garrison Commander, and John Armbrust, Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council will be in attendance.

“To give an update both from the local level, as well as, the federal and state level as it relates to Fort Riley, its plans for the future,” said Butler. “I think that it will give everybody some information, and then also talk about what areas as communities we need to be working on to continue our support of Fort Riley.”

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.