Wichita’s Annual Construction Industry Forum
When:
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Doors open at 12:30
Event from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Exploration Place
300 N McClean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203
What:
Success is reflected in the level of preparedness for navigating challenges. Set your construction business up for success by attending the annual Adams Brown construction forum BEYOND24. When you look beyond today, planning for tomorrow becomes easier.
The region’s leading construction CPA firm, Adams Brown, is bringing together a group of specialists to offer their insightful perspectives about the economy, the future of construction business and growing your personal wealth. If you want to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry, save your seat today!
This year’s forum will be tailored to cover the most up-to-date hot topics. Details coming soon!
Construction Forum Agenda
August 15, 2024
- Doors open at 12:30
- Event begins at 1:00 featuring Keynote Speaker Anirban Basu
- 4:00-5:00 Networking Cocktails & Raffle Winner Drawing *must be present to win*
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
Keynote Speaker: Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group, Inc.
Mark specializes in helping construction and real estate companies navigate the industry’s complexities by focusing on proactive tax planning, including bonding capacity, and cash flows, planning for retirement, business valuations and transfer plans, wealth management strategies, provides expert witness testimony, and everything in-between.
Mark P. Barnett, Jr., CPA, CVA, CGMA, CCIFP, MBA, Principal, Adams Brown
-Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas – Treasurer and Member of Board of Directors from 2019 to Present
-Firm representative for the Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC)
-Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas – Treasurer and Member of Board of Directors from 2019 to Present
-Firm representative for the Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC)
Chad Somers' focus at Adams Brown is growing the firm by creating a culture of opportunity and a team-centric approach to serving clients.
Chad Somers, Principal & Chief Operations Officer of Adams Brown
Brendan Giesick focuses on problem solving and creating solid growth plans for his clients. He supports his clients by building technology plans, managing implementation strategies and gaining trust and buy-in from across the organization with communication and follow through.
Speaker: Brendan Giesick, Director of Business Development, Adams Brown Technology Specialists
Tim specializes in helping his clients achieve their goals whether it's a contractor who had a terrific year that wants to minimize their tax liability while maintaining their bonding capacity; a business owner who has created significant wealth for their family and wants to avoid paying estate taxes; or an entrepreneur who wants to build wealth by investing in real estate. Tim's experience and creativity are how he develops his plans to accomplish these goals.
Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, he saw first hand the hard work and effort it takes to start and grow a business and strives to give that same effort for clients as their tax and business advisor.
Panelist: Tim Short, CPA, CCIFP, Adams Brown
Corey Bell is the Chief Executive Officer for BuildingPoint Mid-America (BPMA) and BuildingPoint North-Atlantic (BPNA). Corey is responsible for managing the overall business operations of BuildingPoint, as well as scoping appropriate software and hardware solutions for clients. Before joining BPMA, Corey was a Director of Preconstruction and BIM Manager. He has over 20 years of experience in construction ranging from working in the field as a carpenter and superintendent to roles in the office as a project manager and estimator for sizeable general contracting firms.
Speaker: Corey Bell, BuildingPoint Mid-America & BuildingPoint North Atlantic
Mark’s 30+ year practice includes serving design professionals, representing corporate clients, and litigating business matters. His well rounded knowledge in both transactional law and litigation help him to represent his clients from boardroom to courtroom. Mark has been appointed to the Legal Counsel Forum for the American
Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). He’s a member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and serves on a variety of committees. Originally from Effingham, Kansas, Mark graduated from Washburn University School of Law. He’s a member of the Knights of Columbus and an avid KU sports fan.
Mark McFarland, Member, Hinkle Law Firm
Keynote Speaker Sponsor
Keynote Speaker Sponsor
A Wichita native, Ryan focuses primarily on estate planning at Hinkle Law Firm. He enjoys estate planning because it gives him the opportunity to help people solve problems and draft documents to carry out their final wishes. His clients trust him to help them with their largest financial transaction of their lives, protecting their hard-earned assets and building their legacy.
Panelist: Ryan D. Farley, Member, Hinkle Law Firm
Dan Peare chairs Hinkle Law Firm LLC's trusts and estates practice group. Dan has extensive experience in high-net-worth estate planning, asset protection and planning with family businesses. He also assists clients with business valuations, charitable planning and life insurance planning. He's made numerous presentations relating to trusts, estate planning and business succession planning on local and regional levels with numerous articles publish in support of this practice area.
Panelist: Dan C. Peare, Member, Hinkle Law Firm
Raffle Prizes
Sponsorship Packages
Keynote Sponsor - $8,000 - SOLD
Short company introduction and introduction of Keynote Speaker at the podiumExhibit table at the eventCompany logo displayed on all event materialsCompany name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)Receipt of attendee list, post-conference
Venue Sponsor - $4,500 - SOLD
Optional seat on the PanelCompany logo displayed on all event materialsCompany name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)Exhibit table at the eventReceipt of attendee list, post-conference
Panel Sponsor - $4,000
- Seat on the Panel
- Company logo displayed on the Event Agenda Rack Card
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event signage, post-event publicity)
- Exhibit table at the event
Door Prize Sponsor - $3,000
- Announce winner of prizes
- Company logo displayed on giveaways
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Recognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Cocktail Sponsor - $2,500 - SOLD
Company logo displayed at the barSignature drink of choice named after your companyRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Podium Sponsor - $1,500 - SOLD
Company logo prominently displayed on the podium, in full view throughout the eventRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Coffee Break Sponsor - $1,000 - SOLD
Company logo prominently displayed at the coffee stationsCompany logo prominently displayed on coffee cupsRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Lanyard Sponsor - $1,000 - SOLD
Company logo prominently displayed on lanyardsRecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
Catch Box (Throwable Mic) Sponsor - $1,000 - SOLD
Company logo prominently displayed on Catch Box throwable mic used during panel discussion and Q&ARecognition on conference website, event signage, post-event publicity
