*EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Please contact Ariel Bertenshaw to see if there are any tickets available or to be added to our wait list at 802-262-0147 or abertenshaw@vtchamber.com.
*Please note, the program will begin promptly at 8:30 am. Registration opens at 7:45 am. Free parking will be available for event attendees in the Hilton parking garage. Event attendees will receive a comp parking pass at registration.
Recent reports indicate economic trends are moving in a modest upward direction. How does Vermont measure up? Join us at the Vermont Economic Conference to understand national and global perspectives combined with state economic trends impacting the year ahead. The Vermont Futures Project will also present data showcasing strategic growth targets for Vermont beyond 2018. Over lunch, futurist Matt Thornhill from the Institute for Tomorrow will provide a provocative look into the demographic, societal and cultural changes that will create “winning places of tomorrow” in Vermont.
This event is attended by more than 300 business people, government officials, non-profit managers, and trade association leaders with a focus on the real estate, finance, and insurance industries. This conference is designed to provide a solid economic foundation for attendees to use in their daily work throughout the year.
Join us on Friday, January 5, 2018 to kick-start your new year with the latest economic indicators for business growth. Check out the conference overview below to see how you can prioritize your economic perspective for 2018, and beyond, all in one day.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
7:45 am
Registration Opens
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Global Economy Perspective
Presented by Mike Dolega, TD Bank
National Economy Perspective
Presented by Gus Faucher, PNC Bank
State Economy Perspective
Presented by Art Woolf, Associate Professor of Economics, UVM
A Vision For Vermont’s Economy
Presented by the Vermont Futures Project
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Luncheon Program:
Winning Tomorrow: What Every Leader Needs to Know to Leverage Vermont’s Future
Matt Thornhill, Futurist, The Institute for Tomorrow
1:30 pm
Conference Adjourns
$150.00 includes admission to the conference and lunch
*Group discount (20% off) available for 4 or more attendees from the same company. In the registration system, please select the group rate and the number of attendees (4 or more) you are registering for the event.
Vegetarian Meals:
Vegetarian meals are available upon request. When registering for the event, "step two" will ask if you have dietary concerns. Please fill this in with the name of the person attending that would like a vegetarian meal.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made two weeks or more prior to the event are subject to a $50 per person service charge. No refunds will be made for cancellations received within two weeks of the event.
For questions regarding registration or sponsorship opportunities, contact Ariel Bertenshaw, Events Assistant, at 802-262-0147 or abertenshaw@vtchamber.com.