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SUMMARY:Catalyst Conversations: Regional Economic Outlook
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRegistration is open for the upcoming 2026 Regional Economic Outlook on October 30 at the Odawa Casino. Join regional business and community leaders for an engaging look at the opportunities and challenges shaping Northern Michigan’s economy in the year ahead.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an added bonus, attendees will be among the first to hear timely insights on the regional business climate, workforce trends, and development updates through a presentation of the upcoming fall 2026 NLEA Economic Pulse Report.\nSecure your spot and plan to connect with peers from across the region for a morning of insight, conversation, and networking.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE →\nBe sure to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter ( https://thenlea.com/contact/#newsletter ) to stay up to date on future NLEA events.\nMeet the Speakers:\n\nDr. Iryna Lendel, Senior Director of Regional Economic and Community Development with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research\nGreg Shooks, Owner of Cellar 1914 and Shooks Farms\nGeorge Ranville ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ranville-60298311/?isSelfProfile=false ), President of Biere de Mac Brew Works\nKen Provost ( https://www.bccfamily.com/team-1/ken-provost ), Owner and President of Birchwood Construction\nYulin Pair ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/yulin-pair-516001389/?isSelfProfile=false ), Senior Executive at Midwest International\n\nThank you to our generous sponsors:\nTitle Sponsor:\n\nSupporting Sponsors:\n \nRefreshment Sponsor:\n\n
URL:https://thenlea.com/calendar/regional-economic-outlook-2026/
LOCATION:1760 Lears Rd, Petoskey MI 49770
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