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SUMMARY:Scottsdale Forward: Economic & Workforce Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Scottsdale Forward | 2027 Economic Outlook\n\nUnderstanding Today's Economy\, Preparing for Tomorrow's Opportunities.\n\nPresented by Bankers Trust\n\n\n\nJoin the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for Scottsdale Forward: 2027 Economic Outlook\, an annual economic development and networking event designed to help business leaders\, community stakeholders\, and policymakers better understand the economic forces shaping our region and the opportunities ahead.\n\n\n\nAs businesses prepare to navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2027\, Scottsdale Forward delivers expert economic analysis\, forward-looking perspectives\, and actionable insights to support informed decision-making and long-term success.\n\n\n\nFeaturing renowned economist Jon Augustine\, CFA\, this year's program will explore the trends influencing local\, regional\, and national economies\, emerging challenges facing businesses and communities\, and the economic indicators leaders should be watching in the year ahead.\n\n\n\nBeyond the presentations\, attendees will have valuable opportunities to connect with fellow professionals\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen relationships with business and community leaders committed to Scottsdale's continued economic vitality.\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n	Monday\, March 8\, 2027\, 11:30 a.m.   2:00 p.m.\n	SRP PERA Training & Conference Center\, 1 E. Continental Drive\, Tempe\, AZ 85281\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n	Chamber Members: $75\n	Non-Chamber Members: $90\n	Lunch included\n\n\n\nFeatured Economist | Jon Augustine\, CFA\n\nUnderstanding the Economy. Anticipating Change. Planning for Success.\n\n\n\nRenowned economist Jon Augustine\, CFA\, returns to Scottsdale Forward to deliver a comprehensive look at the economic landscape and what businesses can expect in 2027.\n\n\n\nDrawing on his expertise in economic research\, financial markets\, and business trends\, Augustine will examine the forces influencing economic growth\, identify emerging challenges and opportunities\, and share insights to help business leaders make more informed strategic decisions.\n\n\n\nKey Topics Include:\n\n\n	Economic Trends & Indicators: Understanding the key forces shaping local\, regional\, and national economic performance.\n	Challenges & Opportunities: Identifying potential economic headwinds\, emerging opportunities\, and factors influencing business growth.\n	Business Planning & Strategy: Translating economic forecasts into practical insights that support investment\, workforce\, and operational decisions.\n	Looking Ahead: Exploring what 2027 may hold for Scottsdale's business community and the broader Arizona economy.\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n11:30 a.m.   Registration & Open Networking\n\n12:00 p.m.   Lunch & Program Begins\n\n12:00   12:45 p.m.   Workforce Panel Discussion\n\n12:45   1:00 p.m.   Panel Q&A\n\n1:00   1:45 p.m.   2027 Economist Outlook | Jon Augustine\, CFA\n\n1:45   2:00 p.m.   Economist Q&A & Event Conclusion\n\n\n\nWhy You'll Want to Be There\n\nThe decisions you make today will shape your success tomorrow. Scottsdale Forward brings together business leaders\, economic experts\, and community decision-makers for a timely conversation about the trends\, challenges\, and opportunities defining the year ahead.\n\n\n\nWhether you're leading a growing business\, managing an established organization\, or helping shape the future of our community\, this annual program offers valuable economic intelligence\, practical perspectives\, and meaningful connections to help you plan with greater confidence.\n\n\n\nMake the Most of Your Visit\n\n\n	Arrive early to connect with fellow business and community leaders before the program begins.\n	Bring your questions about economic trends\, business growth\, workforce challenges\, and the outlook for 2027.\n	Consider how emerging economic conditions may influence your organization's strategic priorities\, investments\, and operations.\n	Continue the conversation with new connections and explore opportunities to collaborate on Scottsdale's economic future.\n\n\nSeats are limited. Register today and gain the insights and connections to help your organization move forward with confidence.\n\n\n\nScottsdale Forward | 2027 Economic Outlook is presented by Bankers Trust
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-kr2qbsinh768" data-node="kr2qbsinh768" fira="" font-size:="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(35\, 31\, 32)\; font-family: ">\n<div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 15px\;">\n<div class="fl-rich-text" style="box-sizing: border-box\;">\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\;"><img alt="" height="300" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1953/Image/AAA_MB_2027/EconomicImpact2027ICON.png" style="width: 300px\; height: 300px\;" width="300" /></p>\n\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="font-size:20px\;"><strong>Scottsdale Forward | </strong><strong>2027 Economic Outlook</strong></span><br />\n<em><span style="font-size:16px\;"><strong>Understanding Today&#39\;s Economy\, Preparing for Tomorrow&#39\;s Opportunities.</strong></span></em><br />\n<strong>Presented by <a href="http://www.bankerstrust.com/"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Bankers Trust</span></a></strong><br />\n<br />\nJoin the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for <strong>Scottsdale Forward: 2027 Economic Outlook</strong>\, an annual economic development and networking event designed to help business leaders\, community stakeholders\, and policymakers better understand the economic forces shaping our region and the opportunities ahead.<br />\n<br />\nAs businesses prepare to navigate the challenges and opportunities of 2027\, Scottsdale Forward delivers <strong>expert economic analysis\, forward-looking perspectives\, and actionable insights</strong> to support informed decision-making and long-term success.<br />\n<br />\nFeaturing renowned economist <strong>Jon Augustine\, CFA</strong>\, this year&#39\;s program will explore the trends influencing local\, regional\, and national economies\, emerging challenges facing businesses and communities\, and the economic indicators leaders should be watching in the year ahead.<br />\n<br />\nBeyond the presentations\, attendees will have valuable opportunities to <strong>connect with fellow professionals\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen relationships</strong> with business and community leaders committed to Scottsdale&#39\;s continued economic vitality.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Event Details</strong></span></span></div>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Monday\, March 8\, 2027\,&nbsp\;<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">11:30 a.m. &ndash\; 2:00 p.m.</span></span></span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">SRP PERA Training &amp\; Conference Center\,&nbsp\;<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">1 E. Continental Drive\, Tempe\, AZ 85281</span></span></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Registration</strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Chamber Members:</strong> $75</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Non-Chamber Members:</strong> $90</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Lunch included</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Featured Economist | Jon Augustine\, CFA</strong><br />\n<strong>Understanding the Economy. Anticipating Change. Planning for Success.</strong><br />\n<br />\nRenowned economist <strong>Jon Augustine\, CFA</strong>\, returns to Scottsdale Forward to deliver a comprehensive look at the economic landscape and what businesses can expect in 2027.<br />\n<br />\nDrawing on his expertise in economic research\, financial markets\, and business trends\, Augustine will examine the forces influencing economic growth\, identify emerging challenges and opportunities\, and share insights to help business leaders make more informed strategic decisions.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Key Topics Include:</strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Economic Trends &amp\; Indicators:</strong> Understanding the key forces shaping local\, regional\, and national economic performance.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Challenges &amp\; Opportunities:</strong> Identifying potential economic headwinds\, emerging opportunities\, and factors influencing business growth.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Business Planning &amp\; Strategy:</strong> Translating economic forecasts into practical insights that support investment\, workforce\, and operational decisions.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Looking Ahead:</strong> Exploring what 2027 may hold for Scottsdale&#39\;s business community and the broader Arizona economy.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Event Schedule</strong><br />\n<strong>11:30 a.m.</strong> &ndash\; Registration &amp\; Open Networking<br />\n<strong>12:00 p.m.</strong> &ndash\; Lunch &amp\; Program Begins<br />\n<strong>12:00 &ndash\; 12:45 p.m.</strong> &ndash\; Workforce Panel Discussion<br />\n<strong>12:45 &ndash\; 1:00 p.m.</strong> &ndash\; Panel Q&amp\;A<br />\n<strong>1:00 &ndash\; 1:45 p.m.</strong> &ndash\; 2027 Economist Outlook | Jon Augustine\, CFA<br />\n<strong>1:45 &ndash\; 2:00 p.m.</strong> &ndash\; Economist Q&amp\;A &amp\; Event Conclusion<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Why You&#39\;ll Want to Be There</strong><br />\n<strong>The decisions you make today will shape your success tomorrow.</strong> Scottsdale Forward brings together business leaders\, economic experts\, and community decision-makers for a timely conversation about the trends\, challenges\, and opportunities defining the year ahead.<br />\n<br />\nWhether you&#39\;re leading a growing business\, managing an established organization\, or helping shape the future of our community\, this annual program offers <strong>valuable economic intelligence\, practical perspectives\, and meaningful connections</strong> to help you plan with greater confidence.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Make the Most of Your Visit</strong></span></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Arrive early</strong> to connect with fellow business and community leaders before the program begins.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Bring your questions</strong> about economic trends\, business growth\, workforce challenges\, and the outlook for 2027.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Consider how emerging economic conditions</strong> may influence your organization&#39\;s strategic priorities\, investments\, and operations.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt\;line-height:normal\;font-size:12pt\;font-family:Aptos\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Continue the conversation</strong> with new connections and explore opportunities to collaborate on Scottsdale&#39\;s economic future.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Seats are limited. Register today and gain the insights and connections to help your organization move forward with confidence.<br />\n<br />\nScottsdale Forward | 2027 Economic Outlook is presented by <a href="http://www.bankerstrust.com/"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">Bankers Trust</span></a></strong></span></span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n
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