The Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) and the Michigan Chamber Foundation have announced the first business outlook of Michigan's economic future for 2019. Financial experts will delve into the future of Michigan's economy on Thursday, Jan. 3, at the Kellogg Center, in East Lansing.
"As business leaders, we all have a stake in the growth of the local and state economy," said Rann Paynter, President and CEO of the Michigan Bankers Association. "When attending the Economic Forecast Forum, you will leave with a broader and clearer understanding of Michigan's economic outlook and that's what every business leader needs to plan for new economic growth in our communities and across our great state."
The Annual Economic Forecast Forum features economic experts sharing valuable information for both bankers and business leaders about current events and the future of our region's economy. The forum will include keynote speaker Jim Robey, PhD, director of Regional and Economic Planning Services for the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. He will be giving the Economic Update for the region. Kevin Marrs, vice president of the American Society of Employers will moderate the Retaining and Attracting Michigan's Talent Panel. The Panel will include Michele Ruppal, director, Michigan Council of the Society of Human Resource Managers; Sammie Lukaskiewicz, deputy director, Marketing Communications, Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development; and Sharon Miller, Michigan talent architect, Consumers Energy. Patricia Herndon, senior vice president of Government Relations at the MBA will moderate the panel Economics of Housing: Supply and Demand. Panelists include Gary Heidel, chief housing investment officer, Michigan State Housing Development Authority; Patrick Ervin, EVP, Mortgage Banking, Independent Bank; and Robert Filka, CEO, Home Builders Association of Michigan.
"This event brings together the most influential leaders and thinkers from business and government," said Ray Biggs, president and CEO of West Shore Bank and immediate past chairman of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. "Attendees will leave with a much better understanding of our region's economic outlook and to spark further economic growth in our communities."
The Michigan Bankers Association and the Michigan Chamber Foundation are two statewide trade associations representing the banking and business industries. The Michigan Chamber is the unified voice of approximately 6,800-member employers, trade associations and local chambers of commerce of every size and type in all 83 counties of the state. The Michigan Bankers Association represents more than 2,300 branches located throughout the state with combined assets of over $150 billion. Together, they work to provide a positive environment for Michigan businesses, promote strong communities and a vibrant Michigan economy.
Register online at mibankers.com or michamber.com/2019-economic-forecast-forum.
Published: Fri, Dec 21, 2018
