Catalyst Conversations: Regional Economic Outlook
Registration 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.
As 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.
Secure your spot and plan to connect with peers from across the region for a morning of insight, conversation, and networking.
More speakers will be announced in the coming days and weeks. Be sure to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter to see the full speaker line-up when it’s released.
Meet the Speakers:
- Dr. Iryna Lendel, Senior Director of Regional Economic and Community Development with the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
- Greg Shooks, Owner of Cellar 1914 and Shooks Farms
- George Ranville, President of Biere de Mac Brew Works
- Ken Provost, Owner and President of Birchwood Construction
- Yulin Pair, Senior Executive at Midwest International
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