I had an excellent time emcee the Economic Forecast: Launch 2025 event in Raleigh, including moderating the panel discussion! It was thought provoking to get insight on the macro and local economies from people who know it well.
Events such as this one are critical because it allows experts to go beyond the news headlines and give necessary perspective on the state of our economic world. With a new presidential administration, new policies on the way, and an ever-changing world being confronted with AI at every turn, Launch 2025 provided an important moment of discussion to highlight areas of the economy that are of concern to people.
Inflation, rising cost in childcare, AI / workforce, possible higher tariffs—much was discussed. You can watch a recap here courtesy of WRAL
https://lnkd.in/ebm7rTaS
Panelists today included:
?Tom Barkin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
?Jay H. Bryson, Ph.D, Managing Director, Chief Economist, Wells Fargo & Company
?Calvin J. Crosslin, Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer & President, Lenovo Foundation
?Billie Redmond, Founder & Chair, TradeMark Properties
Special thanks to Wells Fargo ,the presenting sponsor!
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