Upcoming Event
Creative Industries, Economic Returns, and Talent Attraction
DATE: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
LOCATION: Todd Wehr Center Jockey Rooms (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, WI 53140)
Registration for this event is closed.
Join us for the Business and Professional Coalition’s first exploration of the creative industries — the growing economic sector behind today’s vast array of arts, culture, and entertainment offerings. In this panel, professionals across the creative industries will share the stage to discuss how supporting the sector can drive economic returns, attract top talent, and strengthen the local community.
Featuring:
- John Riepenhoff, Executive Director of Sculpture Milwaukee
- Sam Rikkers, Chief Operating Officer of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
- Joe Kirgues, Co-Founder of Gener8tor
- Enrique Rodriguez, CEO and Founder of EVEN
- Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum
About the Series
For nearly 30 years, the Business and Professional Coalition, a network of regional civic, business, and professional leaders have met regularly at Carthage to engage in substantive discussion around topics of regional and national import, and conversations that aim to further the region’s economic growth and prosperity. Through programming that includes prominent guest speakers and panel events, the BPC promotes learning, conversation, and relationship-building to strengthen our local business community.
Interested in becoming involved? Reach out to Phil Hood at phood@carthage.edu or join our mailing list to keep informed.
