BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260217T183000Z DTEND:20260217T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Scottsdale Forward: Economic & Workforce Outlook DESCRIPTION:The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host Scottsdale Forward: Economic & Workforce Outlook on February 17th\, an event designed to address the critical workforce and economic challenges facing our community. This year's event focuses on solutions surrounding childcare\, housing\, and staffing\, bringing together experts from key sectors to provide insights\, strategies\, and actionable solutions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWORKFORCE PANEL\n\n \n\nChildcare\n\nRepresentatives from First Things First will discuss the state of childcare in Scottsdale\, highlighting programs and solutions that support families and employers alike. They will also answer questions from the community and provide guidance on how childcare challenges can be addressed to strengthen the workforce.\n\nHousing\n\nExperts from Scottsdale Realtors will share insights into housing availability\, affordability\, and workforce housing solutions. They will discuss strategies to ensure employees have access to housing that supports a thriving and sustainable workforce in Scottsdale.\n\nStaffing\n\nLeaders from HonorHealth\, one of the largest employers in Scottsdale\, will speak about staffing challenges and solutions. They will provide insight into workforce needs\, recruitment strategies\, and best practices for retaining and supporting employees in the midst of the ongoing staffing crisis.\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session\, allowing attendees to engage directly with panelists and gain practical solutions for addressing workforce challenges in their organizations and community.\n\nECONOMIST OUTLOOK\n\nFeaturing renowned economist Jon Augustine\, CFA\, who will delve into:\n\nKey economic trends shaping industries and communities.\n\nAnticipated challenges and opportunities in the coming year.\n\nActionable insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026\n\n11:30 am Registration/Open Networking\n\n12:00 pm Lunch/Program Begins\n\n12:00 12:45 pm Workforce Panelists\n\n12:45 1:00 pm Q&A\n\n1:00 1:45 pm Economist Outlook\n\n1:45 pm 2:00 pm Q&A\n\n2:00 pm Event Conclusion\n\nHilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas\n\n6333 N. Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, 85250\n\nTickets\n\n$75.00 for Chamber Members | $90.00 for Non-Chamber Members\n\nBeyond the presentations\, attendees will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow professionals and community influencers.\n\nWith limited seats available\, secure your spot today and stay ahead of the curve!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScottsdale Forward: Economic & Workforce Outlook offers a unique opportunity for business leaders\, community members\, and policymakers to come together to understand the current economic landscape and collaborate on meaningful solutions for the future. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nThe Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host \;Scottsdale Forward: Economic &\; Workforce Outlook \;on February 17th\, an event designed to address the critical workforce and economic challenges facing our community. This year&rsquo\;s event focuses on solutions surrounding childcare\, housing\, and staffing\, bringing together experts from key sectors to provide insights\, strategies\, and actionable solutions.

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WORKFORCE PANEL

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Childcare
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Representatives from First Things First will discuss the state of childcare in Scottsdale\, highlighting programs and solutions that support families and employers alike. They will also answer questions from the community and provide guidance on how childcare challenges can be addressed to strengthen the workforce.

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Housing
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Experts from Scottsdale Realtors will share insights into housing availability\, affordability\, and workforce housing solutions. They will discuss strategies to ensure employees have access to housing that supports a thriving and sustainable workforce in Scottsdale.

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Staffing
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Leaders from HonorHealth\, one of the largest employers in Scottsdale\, will speak about staffing challenges and solutions. They will provide insight into workforce needs\, recruitment strategies\, and best practices for retaining and supporting employees in the midst of the ongoing staffing crisis.

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The panel discussion will be followed by a \;Q&\;A session\, allowing attendees to engage directly with panelists and gain practical solutions for addressing workforce challenges in their organizations and community.

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ECONOMIST OUTLOOK

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Featuring renowned economist \;Jon Augustine\, CFA\, who will delve into:

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Key economic trends shaping industries and communities.

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Anticipated challenges and opportunities in the coming year.

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Actionable insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

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Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026

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11:30 am &ndash\; Registration/Open Networking
\n12:00 \;pm &ndash\; Lunch/Program Begins
\n12:00 \;&ndash\; 12:45 \;pm &ndash\; Workforce Panelists
\n12:45 \;&ndash\; 1:00 \;pm &ndash\; Q&\;A
\n1:00 \;&ndash\; 1:45 \;pm &ndash\; Economist Outlook
\n1:45 pm \;&ndash\; 2:00 \;pm \;&ndash\; Q&\;A
\n2:00 pm &ndash\; Event Conclusion

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Hilton Scottsdale Resort &\; Villas

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6333 N. Scottsdale Road\, \;Scottsdale\, \;85250

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Tickets
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$75.00 for Chamber Members | $90.00 for Non-Chamber Members

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Beyond the presentations\, attendees will have the opportunity to connect and network with fellow professionals and community influencers.

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With limited seats available\, secure your spot today and stay ahead of the curve!

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Scottsdale Forward: Economic &\; Workforce Outlook \;offers a unique opportunity for business leaders\, community members\, and policymakers to come together to understand the current economic landscape and collaborate on meaningful solutions for the future.

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\n LOCATION:Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas - Kiva Ballroom UID:e.1953.13360 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260514T181412Z URL:https://business.scottsdalechamber.com/events/details/scottsdale-forward-economic-workforce-outlook-13360 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR