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2021 Michigan Economic Forecast
Presented by the Michigan Chamber and Michigan Bankers Association
The 2021 Michigan Economic Forecast was a great success! If you’re interested in learning more about how consumers, communities and businesses will continue to rewrite the rules of living, working, buying, traveling and more in 2021 and beyond, we hope you’ll check out Ford Motor Company’s 9th Annual “Trends Report.”
Thank You Panelists
A Look Back: How COVID-19 Changed the World and Economy
This panel looked back at 2020 and the impact COVID-19 had 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.
A Look Forward: 2021 Economic Forecast
This session reviewed state and national economic data and leading indicators. We discussed 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.
Panelists: A Look Forward
Sheryl Connelly
Chief Futurist, Ford Motor Company
Chris Harkins
Director, Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency
Stu Hoffman
Senior Economic Advisor, The PNC Financial Services Group
Kenneth Kelly
Chief Executive Officer, First Independence Bank MODERATOR