August 2022 WPC Luncheon | Newspaper Disruptors: A Look at Community Papers

904 E Douglas Ave,Wichita KS 67202

03 August, 2022

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Newspaper Disruptors: A look at today's community newspapersJoey and Lindsey Young are the majority owners of Kansas Publishing Ventures, which owns four weekly newspapers in south central Kansas – Harvey County Now, the McPherson News-Ledger, the Hillsboro Free Press and The Clarion. They purchased their first newspaper in 2012 and have become advocates for local, community-driven news publications. In addition to newspapers, they have branched out into everything from hosting a yearly blues concert in Newton to custom printing and book publishing. Join us in August learn more about the business of community newspapers.Our monthly meeting will take place in person from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, at Larkspur Bistro & Bar. Ticket price includes buffet lunch and water, coffee or tea. RSVP by noon on Tuesday, August 2, to save $5! Advance tickets: WPC members $20; Non-Members $25Walk-ins: WPC members $25Students are always $10 Please note: if you register to pay at the door, you will be invoiced if you do not attend! Your purchase helps WPC’s scholarship fund. You may donate additionally via Eventbrite when you register for the meeting or donate at wichitaprofessionalcommunicators.com/donate. ________________________________ WPC monthly meetings and annual fundraisers support a scholarship fund for Wichita-area students pursuing a career in communications. So come network, be inspired by guest speakers and help a future communication colleague in the process!