2021 Michigan Economic Forecast
Presented by the Michigan Chamber and Michigan Bankers Association
Join us as we look back at how COVID-19 impacted our industries, cities and downtowns, the economy, consumer spending, supply chains, the workforce and more. Building from there, we will look at developing economic trends and early patterns to predict how Michigan’s economy will fare in 2021.
Register today to join some of Michigan’s most influential leaders in the business and financial services industry to identify how we can work together to continue to grow and strengthen Michigan’s economy in 2021 and beyond.
2021 Michigan Economic Forecast
January 5, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Agenda
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:05 a.m. A Look Back: How COVID-19 Changed the World and Economy
COVD-19 disrupted our lives and world. Businesses shuttered, millions became unemployed and the economy practically came to a halt overnight. As the United States races to find a vaccine, COVID-19 continues to impact our state and national economy. In this panel, we will look back at 2020 and the impact COVID-19 is having on industries, cities and downtowns, the economy, consumer spending, the workforce, government and more.
Panelists: A Look Back
Mike Duggan
Mayor, City of Detroit
Tom Jalics, CFA
Chief Market Strategist, Fifth Third Bank
Ben Safran
Consultant, McKinsey & Company
Ingrid Jacques
Columnist and Deputy Editorial Page Editor at The Detroit News MODERATOR.
10:00 a.m. A Look Forward: 2021 Economic Forecast
This session will review state and national economic data and leading indicators. We will discuss what to expect for 2021 related to employment, consumer confidence and the economy and how the ups and downs of a pandemic will undoubtedly impact it all.
Confirmed Panelists: A Look Forward
Chris Harkins
Director, Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency
Stu Hoffman
Senior Economic Advisor, The PNC Financial Service Group
Kenneth Kelly
Chief Executive Officer, First Independence Bank MODERATOR
11:00 a.m. Close
Join Us for The 2021 Michigan Economic Forecast!
January 5, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
If you are interesting in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Amanda Toy at atoy@michamber.com.