Providing access to timely and relevant information to operate successful businesses has always been the central theme of TBJ economic panels.

And this one is no different.

Join Triangle Business Journal for a lively and informative panel discussion among industry leaders who will share their forecasts, insights and perspectives on the economic outlook in various sectors across North Carolina, the Southeast and the nation. Among the topics to be discussed:

Financial markets, interest rates, inflation and investment outlook

Labor market snapshot

Impact of tariffs, tax cuts and immigration policy on North Carolina industry

How North Carolina’s demographic growth is likely to impact the broader economy

What CEOs and business owners are projecting for growth and expansion.

Our Panelists are:

Sam Blatt, Economic Development, Southeast, Amazon Inc.

Michael Cline, State Demographer, Demographic and Economic Analysis Section
NC Office of State Budget and Management

Sarah Dickerson, Assistant Research Professor and Research Economist, UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise

Eric Freedman, Chief Investment Officer, U.S. Bank

John McConnell, Founder, McConnell Golf

Ward Nye, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, Martin Marietta Materials