When

Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
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Where

Crowne Plaza Annapolis
173 Jennifer Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401

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Contact

Bob Burdon
Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
410-266-3960
rburdon@aaaccc.org

Presenting Sponsor

2017 Economic Forum

The Trump Effect - What’s next!
Anticipating the unpredictable … A businesses challenge

We live in interesting times! … Now, more than ever, it is important for Maryland business people to get their arms around what is happening in our economy, what to anticipate, and how to prepare for decisions and actions coming out of Washington.

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Kartik Athreya
5th District, Federal Reserve Bank

Dr. Kartik Athreya is returning this year after receiving excellent reviews from his 2015 presentation two years ago.

This year Dr. Athreya will discuss how the Fed might respond to the new Administration’s aggressive plans to reform our tax codes (affecting revenues), economic growth plans, potential international trade policy changes, and public infrastructure investment plans.

He will tie these issues into the impact they may have on our regional, national, and global economies.

Business Panel Discussion

In addition to Dr. Athreya's presentation, we will have a business panel discussion and Q&A on the following topics and others of concern to regional and statewide businesses.

Republican Economic Growth Plans - Potential Benefits & Risks?
Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Options for 2017 & beyond?
Changes to the Affordable Care Act - Unintended Consequences?
Infrastructure Investment - Dire need & the national debt?
Reforming the Tax Code - Where to start? Benefits for Mainstreet or Wallstreet?
And more ...

Panelist include business experts from the following industry sectors: Healthcare, Finance, Commercial Development, Workforce Development, and County Government.

Registration includes continental breakfast, quality business networking, and an exceptional program of valuable information to help you understand the future direction of our regional economy.

This is a must attend event for anyone in business who wants and needs to know what may happen before it is in the news!

Program Agenda

8:00 AM - Check in, continental breakfast, high-level networking
8:30 AM - Welcome & opening remarks
8:45 AM - Dr. Katrikl Athreya, 5th District Federal Reserve Bank
9:30 AM - Business Panel Discussion
10:30 AM - Closing remarks