Central Bank
8401 NW 45 Highway, Parkville, MO 64152
Topic: Dr. Chris Kuehl - Analyst, Economist, & Thought-Leader
Dr. Chris Kuehl is a Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He provides forecasts and strategic guidance for a wide variety of corporate clients around the world. He is the chief economist for several national and international organizations – Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, National Association of Credit Management, Finance, Credit and International Business and the Business Information Industry Association. He is also the economic analyst for several state accounting societies – Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Kansas.
Prior to starting Armada in 1999 he was a professor of economics and finance for 15 years – teaching in the US, Hungary, Russia, Estonia, Singapore and Taiwan. He holds advanced degrees in economics, Soviet studies and East Asian studies.
Chris is the author of Business Intelligence Briefs and Executive Intelligence Briefs – both publications from Armada. The publication provides information on national and regional political and economic trends that affect business decisions and is distributed through various business organizations.
Chris is Chief Economist for the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. He writes their twice monthly publication – Fabrinomics – and serves as economic commentator at all of their national and international meetings.
Chris is also Chief Economist for the National Association of Credit Management. He prepares their monthly Credit Managers Index – a national survey of credit and financial movement – and serves as economic analyst and commentator for their various meetings and conferences.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Parkville Rotary has been meeting virtually since mid-March 2020 due to the pandemic. Our club will continue to meet virtually until the Parkville Rotary Board determines it is again safe for our members and guests to meet in-person.
JOIN US THIS FRIDAY!
We have been having hybrid meetings for over a month now. Join us this Friday! As a reminder, lunch is not being provided at this time but you may bring your own lunch. Clean up is on individual members and masks are required for the meeting.
Thanks again to Central Bank and Debbie Hopkins for letting us use their meeting space!
PARKVILLE ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The following students have been awarded Parkville Rotary scholarships this year.
Taylor Lawrence of Platte County R-3 High School
Finley Bickford of Park Hill South High School
Reinhart J. Realina of Park Hill High School
Please join us June 11th for the Scholarship Awards Ceremony during our Friday membership meeting at noon to learn more about these amazing students.
PARKVILLE DAYS 2021
Participate with Parkville Rotary in the parade the morning of Saturday, July 4th, 2021!
Parade Line Up: 9am
Parade Begins: 10am at 63rd & Hwy 9
Parade Ends: Historic Downtown Parkville
Theme: Celebrate First Responders
Please let Bob Stone know if you intend to participate. We are looking for members to drive their personal classic cars as well as walkers! We are always near the front of the parade so it won't take up much of your morning!
GEEKS FOR KIDS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
If you are interested in helping build cars for kids as discussed in last week's presentation, please contact Rebecca Kidwell. They are always looking for volunteers.
SHOE CARAVAN PHOTOS!
A big thanks to Robert Kersey for running our shoe drive again this year. This year was not an easy job for Robert as shoes did not go on sale but he continued to work hard and never gave up. Thanks to Robert and Joe Carroll for meeting Larry Lunsford at the Parkville pick up site this past week.
