Bankers association, Chamber of Commerce provide Economic Summit

The Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce have announced the first business outlook of Michigan’s economic future for 2022. Experts will delve into the future of Michigan’s economy virtually December 14 during the 2022 Economic and Workforce Summit.

“As business leaders, we all have a stake in the growth of the local and state economy,” stated T. Rann Paynter, president and CEO, MBA. “Join hundreds of executives across a wide variety of industry sectors to explore key economic, business and workforce trends that will allow you to maximize your business’ growth and success in 2022 and beyond. When attending the Economic and Workforce Summit, you will leave with a broader and clearer understanding of Michigan’s economy. You won’t want to miss this timely discussion.”

The Economic and Workforce Summit features economic experts sharing valuable information for both bankers and business leaders about current events and the future of our region’s economy. This program’s agenda features a panel with Curtis Dubay, senior economist, U.S Chamber of Commerce; Jocelyn Lincoln, chief talent officer, Kelly Services; and Paula Gardner, business editor, Bridge Michigan on the ongoing talent crisis and how to future-proof Michigan’s workforce in transformational times. The agenda will also explore key economic, business and workforce indicators with John Augustine, chief investment officer, Huntington Private Bank®.

The Michigan Bankers Association and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce are two statewide trade associations representing the banking and business industries. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is the unified voice of approximately 6,800 member employers, trade associations and local chambers of commerce of every size and type in all 83 counties of the state. The Michigan Bankers Association represents more than 2,300 branches located throughout the state with combined assets of over $150 billion. Together, they work to provide a positive environment for Michigan businesses, promoting strong communities and a vibrant Michigan economy.

To register for the summit, visit www.mibankers.com and click on “Events.”  For additional information on the summit, contact Stephanie Fisher at sfisher@mibankers.com.