Economic Outlook Forum 2016

In January, the Bismarck Mandan Chamber distributed a survey for the 5^th year to gauge business performance in the Bismarck-Mandan area and national level. Join us again for the 2016 Economic Outlook Forum on Wednesday, March 9^th at the Ramkota Hotel 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. Some specific topics of discussion this year will be agriculture, housing market, finance and energy, just to name a few.

Find out what our community business leaders are saying about the topics covered in our: 2015 performance, anticipated performance of 2016 and reasons attributed for successes and challenges for our local businesses. Some of the key economic indicators:

• Technology changes
• Local finances
• Staffing issues
• Housing market
• 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 firsthand.

Cost to attend the Economic Outlook is $35 for members; $40 day of the event and $40 for general admission; $45 day of the event. If you are interested in having a table sponsorship contact Amanda at aschwieters@bismancc.com or call 223-5660 to find out more details. You can register online at above.

2016 Economic Outlook Forum Agenda
7:00am - 7:30am        Registration and Breakfast
7:30am - 8:00am        Canadian and ND Trade Relationship
                                        - Consul General Jamshed Merchant
8:00am - 8:30am         Release of Economic Outlook Survey Results
                                        - Karel Sovak, University of Mary
8:30am - 8:45am        Break
8:45am - 9:40am        Panel Discussion on Real Estate
                                        - Matt Reichert, CEO of the Aspen Group
                                        - Amy Hullet, President Bismarck-Mandan Realtors Assoc.
9:40am - 9:50am       Break
9:50am - 10:45am     Panel Discussion on Finance and Energy
                                        - Senator Rich Wardner, Senate Majority Leader
                                        - Troy Nelson, Edward Jones
10:45am - 11:00am   Break
11:00am - 11:30am    Keynote Speaker ? State Budget Forecast
                                        - Pam Sharp, Director of Office Management and Budget for the State of ND.