Upcoming Speeches:

Download Ron Kitchens' Speaker Profile here.

 
Representative speaking engagements:

• Associated Chemical Industries of Texas
• Blane, Canada Ltd. Webinar
• Decatur, Illinois Chamber of Commerce
• Economic Development Association of West Canada in Vancouver
• Effingham, Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
• Flint Hills Resources – Koch Industries
• Indiana Association of Cities and Towns
• International Development Research Council
• International Economic Development Council
• Jacksonville, Florida Chamber EDC
• Licking County, Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club
• Michigan Economic Developers Association
• Michigan State University
• Midwest – U.S. Japan Association
• Missouri Economic Development Council
• Missouri, Texas and Michigan Senates and Houses of Representatives
• Municipal Association of Victoria and the Victoria Economic Developers Association, Australia
• Parkview Health Forum, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Sarpy County Economic Summit. Lincoln, Nebraska
• Spiral Solutions & Technologies Economic Summit, Omaha, Nebraska
• Talent Plus
• Texas A&M University
• Texas Association of Engineers 
• Texas Latino Economic Summit
• United States Rural Electric Cooperatives
• United States Senate and House of Representatives
• University of Akron
• University of Oklahoma – Economic Development Institute

Feedback:

"Absolutely FANTASTIC presentation! I have gleaned insights that can be adapted to our rural community. This really reinforces what I have been thinking as to my changing role in EcD....letting people know of successes, and gradually build positive momentum for locally-based growth....(not just focus on government grants....but to BUILD individuals and our strengths and work together)."

     - MaryAnne Block, Director, Creighton Economic Development

"Newark, Johnstown, Northridge and SW Licking Schools all listened to your advice...and took Community Capitalism to heart.  Community Capitalism in Licking country is like a NASA rocket, blasting off and the #1 accomplishment is the support of the schools."

     - Rob Klinger, Economic Development, Licking County, Ohio

"Very good session – I am very impressed with what they have accomplished in Kalamazoo."

     - Mark D. Becker, Executive Director, Northeast Indiana Foundation

"I wanted to give you some very positive feedback on your “Yankee Stadium” article. Like many other businesses, we are experiencing some challenges. I have been preaching the importance of staying focused on our clients’ needs and our employees’ satisfaction. I sent your article to my SVP who in turn sent it to his boss, our COO, along with all the other SVPs in the company. My SVP said your article summarized the exact concept they have been trying to instill in the senior management team. Because it was short and to the point – it was able to grab their attention and drive home the point."
     - Deb Cogan, Vice President, Utility Services Outsourcing, NCO Financial Systems, Inc.

Booking:

For information on booking Ron for your next event, contact Katie Perry at kperry@swmfirst.com.