Presenters at an Economic Outlook Conference in Hutchinson Wednesday described as “bullish” and “optimistic” the short-term outlook for Reno County and the region, thanks in part to nearly full employment and pent-up demand. While there are no quick fixes to many of the challenges that local businesses and the community seem to perpetually deal with in attracting or expanding businesses – including housing and childcare – the community continues working to figure out how to handle with them. But finding workers — one of the problems most oft-cited by local employers and which recently has become acute — is something business owners need to “look in the mirror” to address, said Hutchinson / Reno County Chamber of Commerce President Debra Teufel.
Source: Hutch News
