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For more than 55 years, leaders from �鶹ӰԺ and the city of �鶹ӰԺ have met over breakfast to foster successful collaboration between the university and the city. The semi-annual Bowman Breakfast, which began in 1963, brings together leaders from �鶹ӰԺ State and the city of �鶹ӰԺ in a forum designed to advance community issues and strengthen the town-gown relationship.

This year’s spring Bowman Breakfast will take place Wednesday, April 3, in the �鶹ӰԺ Student Center Ballroom. The topic for the breakfast is “Downtown �鶹ӰԺ, Economic Synergy = Economic Sustainability.” Doors open at 7 a.m., breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the program follows from 8-9 a.m.

Featured panelists are Kelvin Berry, director of economic development and community engagement at �鶹ӰԺ State; Lawrence Carter, asset manager for the �鶹ӰԺ Hotel and Conference Center and the �鶹ӰԺ Foundation; Michelle Hartman, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Burbick Companies and executive board member of Destination �鶹ӰԺ Convention and Visitors Bureau; Todd Kamenash, assistant dean of students and director of student conduct at �鶹ӰԺ State; and Tom Wilke, economic development director for the city of �鶹ӰԺ.

�鶹ӰԺ City Manager Dave Ruller will serve as moderator of the panel.

The cost to attend the breakfast is $10 per person. Registration is available online at until March 29. Cash will not be collected at the door. For reservation questions, contact �鶹ӰԺ State’s Office of University Events and Protocol at UniversityEvents@kent.edu or by phone at 330-672-2235.

�鶹ӰԺ State is committed to making its programs and activities accessible to those individuals with disabilities. For accessibility needs, contact Student Accessibility Services at 330-672-3391 or sas@kent.edu.

The Bowman Breakfast is sponsored by the �鶹ӰԺ Area Chamber of Commerce, �鶹ӰԺ State and the city of �鶹ӰԺ.

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Media Contacts: 
Eric Mansfield, emansfie@kent.edu, 330-672-2797
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595