PRESENTS
Economic Forecast Luncheon
DoubleTree by Hilton
350 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Cost: Registration is CLOSED
Event Contact:
Lucas Hayes
(319) 665-6397
[email protected]
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Lauren Grask
(319) 665-6397
[email protected]
The CBJ’s largest event of the year, the Economic Forecast Luncheon, features a keynote speaker and panel of local business leaders who will provide insight into where the economy is heading and the biggest opportunities and challenges facing their industries and the region.
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Limited quantities available.
Keynote Speaker
Outlook for 2025
Anne Villamil
Economics Professor and Henry B. Tippie Research Fellow in Economics, University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Dr. Villamil earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and her doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She currently educates future business leaders at the Tippie College of Business, teaching economics and serving as the Henry B. Tippie Research Fellow in Economics. Dr. Villamil has been with the university since 2014.
Dr. Villamil has researched different areas of business for decades, assisting in writing and publishing dozens of papers over her career. She has presented at conferences around the world on taxation, credit, consumption and bankruptcy.
Panel
Moderator: Jack Evans
Panel Moderator
The Hall-Perrine Foundation
Brent Cobb
CEO, World Class Industries
May Farlinger
President of Alliant Energy's Iowa Energy Company and Vice President, Operations at Alliant Energy Corporation
Mike Gerdin
President & CEO, Heartland Express
Beth Goetz
Director of Athletics Chair, University of Iowa
Jason Smith
CEO, TrueNorth Companies
FAQ
What does the Economic Forecast Luncheon include?
Access to all in-person event programming, featuring speakers and panelists.
Lunch. Networking before and after the program.
How much are the tickets?
*Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event.
*All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
What is your refund & cancellation policy?
In cases of inclement weather, the Corridor Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.
I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?
No. There are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.
Have questions about sponsorship opportunities?
For sponsorship information on this or other events, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].
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