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Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
11:30 - 12:00 - Registration & Networking
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Presentation
Fees/Admission
Members
Early Bird Pricing: $50 per person (through July 23, 2025)
Regular Pricing: $60 per person (after July 23, 2025)
Table Sponsorship: $675 per table (10 seats and additional visibility)
Non-Members
$95 per person
*Registrations made and not canceled within 72 hours of the event will be responsible for payment and can't be refunded.
Contact Information
Lisa Schafer
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Description
Join us for a timely and insightful presentation by Austan D. Goolsbee, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, as he shares his perspective on the economic forces shaping our region and the nation.
This exclusive conversation will explore critical topics for business and civic leaders, including:
• Key economic trends shaping the Midwest in 2025—and how we compare to national performance
• The latest inflation data and what it signals for consumers and businesses
• The Fed’s approach to inflation and interest rate decisions in the months ahead
• Labor market shifts, workforce challenges, and the impact of immigration
• Manufacturing and supply chain resilience in a post-pandemic economy
• How tariffs, technology, and innovation are influencing the economic outlook
• What mid-market businesses need to know to stay competitive in a changing environment
• The ripple effects of global economic uncertainty—and strategies for long-term growth
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the nation’s leading economic voices.
