Economic Outlook Forum 2020

Find out what our community business leaders are saying about the topics covered in our survey: 2019 performance, anticipated performance of 2020 and reasons attributed for successes and challenges for our local businesses. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from experts in their industries, listen to a variety of panelists and see the valuable survey data first hand.

If you are interested in having a table sponsorship contact Christine at cnelson@bmcedc.com or call 701-223-5660 to find out more details. Or you can register above.

Agenda subject to change. Continue to visit www.bismarckmandan.com for details.

Registration & Breakfast
Industry Panel Discussion
·         Dr. Mark Hagerott - Chancellor, North Dakota University System
·         Nicole Kivisto - President/CEO, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
·         Dr. Michael LeBeau - President, Sanford Health Bismarck
·         Doug Remboldt - Vice President - Member Support, National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
·         Colton Shoults - Owner, Grand Junction Grilled Subs
·         Jennifer Wilson - General Manager, Kirkwood Mall

Presentation of Economic Outlook Survey Results
·         Karel Sovak - Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business, University of Mary

Keynote: The Economic and Geopolitical Outlook in a Post COVID-19 World
·         Bernard Baumohl - Chief Global Economist, Economic Outlook Group
 
Bernard Baumohl is well known for being ahead of the curve in assessing the direction of the U.S. and world economy and is frequently cited in the New York Times, Washington Post, Business Week, Financial Times and National Public Radio. In addition to serving as an economist at European American Bank, monitoring the global economy and developing forecasts, Bernard is an award-winning economics reporter with TIME magazine who has covered the White House, Federal Reserve and Wall Street. He is also the best-selling author of The Secrets of Economic Indicators: Hidden Clues to Future Economic Trends and Investment Opportunities.