December forum: What Millennials Think About Myths About Millennials

The largest generation in history, the Millennials – generally described as those born between 1980 and 1996 - are entering their peak years for working and spending. Their upcoming impact on our national economy and culture is huge.

This well-researched generation has been written about with considerable mystique and is the target of many myths. Everyone wants to know: Who are these people? In December’s City Club of Central Oregon forum, an all-millennial panel will discuss what has shaped their actions and aspirations, and they’ll answer those questions you’ve been wanting to ask. 

Are they still living with their parents? Are they opting to live in apartments and tiny houses by some philosophic ethic, or by economic necessity? Why are they delaying marriage and childrearing? Do they fear face-to-face social interaction, preferring the veil of their iPhones? Why are they reluctant to buy cars, cultivating instead a shared economy?  Are they “slacktivists” who believe that a ‘like’ on Facebook equates to political activism? Can they handle criticism, or do they believe everyone on the team deserves a trophy?

The Millennial panel will share the circumstances and experiences that shaped their generation’s world of housing, economy, technology and civic engagement, and they’ll tell you What Millennials Think About Myths about Millennials.

Panelists:

• Damon Runberg, Regional Economist at Oregon Employment Department, 28
• John Dempsey, Strategist with Wieden + Kennedy, 29
• Moey Newbold, Outreach and Communications Coordinator for Central Oregon LandWatch, 26

Moderator: Lorelei Williams, Programs Coordinator City of Bend, 29

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