Building Your Team Like An Agency Owner

ABOUT THE EVENT: What happens when you run your internal communications and marketing department like a branding agency? Todd Ramsey breaks down the secrets of scaling creative output and culture, offering actionable strategies to help you build a team that navigates the unknown with confidence and captures hearts and minds.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Todd Ramsey serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Thrive Restaurant Group, where he steers the strategic vision for a dynamic portfolio of hospitality brands, including Applebee’s, HomeGrown, Modern Market Eatery, and Carlos O'Kelly's. Prior to joining the leadership team at Thrive, Todd spent over a decade as the Founder and Chief Strategist of Apples & Arrows. There, he led a "corps of discovery," partnering with diverse organizations to navigate complex business landscapes and uncover their unique brand narratives. This entrepreneurial background allows him to bring a distinct perspective to corporate leadership.

Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Larkspur Bistro & Bar, 904 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita

Please note: Parking is available in lots west and north of Larkspur. Visit www.wichita.gov/parking to find parking, book parking, download the ParkMobile app, or pay by phone.

Save $5! Make your reservation by noon Tuesday, January 6, for these early-bird prices:

WPC members $20
Non-Members $25
Students are always $10

No reservation? Walk-in prices:

WPC members $25
Non-Members $30
Students are always $10

ABOUT YOUR RSVP:

WPC has moved away from accepting cash and checks at meetings. Payments are now made with a credit/debit card when making online reservations. WPC has shifted to Give Butter, an online platform that specializes in working with nonprofits to offers lower fees for our guests, streamline our organization’s bookkeeping process, and reflect best practices for the functionality of online sales.

WPC monthly meetings support a scholarship fund for Wichita-area students pursuing a career in communications. Every year, WPC provides scholarships of up to $2,000 for Wichita-area college and university students majoring in a communications field. If you feel inspired, make a donation during check-out to help a future communicator!

2026 WPC January Luncheon

By Wichita Professional Communicators

2026 WPC January Luncheon

Building Your Team Like An Agency Owner