Lunch & Keynote with Hart Hodges & James McCafferty

The keynote economic forecast presentation will be provided by Dr. Hart Hodges and James McCafferty – both from the Western Washington University’s Center for Economic and Business Research. Together, they weave and craft a deep and compelling discussion about the state, regional and local economy. Both are well known throughout the state for their insightful use of data and trend lines that weave for the audience an interactive discussion about how our region’s economy is operating. Together they will provide the audience with a deep dive into factors that will impact the employment and economic sector growth and or decline. Their presentation will provide the audience with an entertaining way of understanding how the regional economy operates and what we can expect in the future.