Wichita State Innovation Alliance Board Meeting
May 12, 2016
9:00 am
Morrison Hall Boardroom, 101
Wichita State University
Agenda
- Approve minutes from February 25, 2016
- WSIAIC investment portfolio update, Alan Goodnight
- Update on Innovation Campus, John Tomblin
- Legislative Update, Andy Schlapp
- Upcoming WSIA Meetings (Morrison Hall Boardroom):
- Thursday, August 18, 2016 (9:00-10:30 am)
- Thursday, November 10, 2016 (9:00-10:30 am)
- Thursday, February 23, 2017 (9:00-10:30 am)
Minutes
In attendance were members John Bardo, Lou Heldman, Elizabeth King, Rodney Miller, David Mitchell, Bill Moore, John Tomblin, Andy Schlapp, and Scott Redler. Also present were Mark Torline, Alan Goodnight, Lois Tatro, and Anna Weyers.
Bardo called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Minutes from February 25, 2016 were approved by Moore; Miller seconded. All approved.
WSIAIC Investment Portfolio Update
Goodnight gave presentation: “Growing WSIA/IC.” Currently have 10 companies in stages of commercial readiness, five of which generated enough activity in 2015 to create K1 activity for Innovation Campus. Two companies now formed to commercialize WSU-invented technology.
Update on Mixed Land Use and Innovation Campus
Tomblin gave update on the Innovation Campus developments. Construction on Airbus and Experiential Engineering buildings are ahead of schedule. The roadways are being put in and work is being done on Braeburn Square to prepare for the mixed land use area. Hotel and coffee house are in the final negotiations. Finalizing details on the private housing and looking at recreation center options.
Legislative Update
Schlapp covered key issues this year which are workforce and job creation. Important that WSU stays engaged with the private sector and helping companies meet their workforce needs. WSU needs to work on making sure people understand the goals behind the Innovation Campus and what it can do for our students.
Upcoming WSIA Meetings (Morrison Hall Boardroom) set for:
- Thursday, August 18, 2016 (9:00-10:30 am)
- Thursday, November 10, 2016 (9:00-10:30 am)
- Thursday, February 23, 2017 (9:00-10:30 am)
Bardo adjourned the meeting at 10:30 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Anna Lanier Weyers Assistant Secretary