On October 22, KSU's School of Business and Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy welcomed Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams as the featured guest for the School鈥檚 inaugural Lunch and Learn seminar.

More than 20 students and faculty members gathered in Bradford Hall to learn about the Secretary of State鈥檚 pivotal role in supporting Kentucky鈥檚 business community and fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Lunch for attendees was generously provided by Dr. Gary Stratton, Interim Chair of the KSU School of Business and former Director of the Center for Economic Education at the University of Virginia鈥檚 College at Wise.

Connecting Students with State Leadership
Dr. Stratton emphasized the importance of providing students with opportunities to engage directly with state leaders and decision-makers.

鈥淎ll business in Kentucky starts with the Secretary of State鈥檚 office,鈥� said Dr. Stratton. 鈥淓ngaging with Secretary Adams helps our students better understand the foundational processes that drive entrepreneurship and business development in our state.鈥�

Expanding Experiential Learning
The Lunch and Learn seminar series is part of the School of Business and the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy鈥檚 ongoing commitment to expanding experiential learning opportunities and strengthening Kentucky鈥檚 entrepreneurial ecosystem.

For more information about upcoming events offered by the KSU School of Business and the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy, contact Dr. Gary Stratton at gary.stratton@kysu.edu or (502) 597-6912.