Economic Outlook Forum

In January, the Bismarck Mandan Chamber distributed a survey for the 6^th year to gauge business performance in the Bismarck-Mandan area and national level. Join us again for the 2018 Economic Outlook Forum on Thursday, March 15^th at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center to find out what factors are influencing the local and the national economy. This half day presentation will feature a large panel of professionals, in a variety of different industries that will inform us on the current community.

Find out what our community business leaders are saying about the topics covered in our survey: 2017 performance, anticipated performance of 2018 and reasons attributed for successes and challenges for our local businesses. Some of the key economic indicators:

• Technology changes
• Economic Forecast
• Workforce
• Commercial Real Estate 
• State and federal government regulations

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.

Cost to attend the Economic Outlook is $40 for members; $50 for non-members; $45 day of the event for members; $55 day of the event for non-members. If you are interested in having a table sponsorship contact David at dleingang@bismancc.com, Shay at speterson@bismancc.com, or call 223-5660 to find out more details. Or you can register above.

AGENDA
Registration and Breakfast

Entreprenuership Panel Discussion
   - Edgar Oliveira, Owner, Harvest Brazillian Grill
   - Tana Trotter, CEO, Proximal 50
   - Justin Walsh, CTO and Co-Founder, CoSchedule

Industry Panel Discussion
   - Sara Otte Coleman, Director-Tourism Division, North Dakota Dept. of Commerce
   - Matt Reichert, Broker/Partner, Aspen Group LLP
   - Matt Sagaser, Director of Innovation Accelerated, Doosan Bobcat North America
   - Garret Senger, Executive VP Regulatory Affairs, Customer Service & Gas Supply, Montana Dakota Utilities

Presentation of Economic Outlook Survey Results
   - Karel Sovak, Associate Professor of Business, University of Mary

Feature Keynote: The Mid America Economy and International Trade
   - Ernie Goss, Ph. D., MacAllister Chair & Professor of Economics, Creighton University