The last several years have generated considerable economic uncertainty, and the lingering effects of the pandemic continues to impact employment levels, inflation, and the supply chain. Some economists predict a recession later this year; others believe the worst is behind us. So as business leaders, how do we understand the current state of our economy? And how do we navigate and plan in the face of continued economic uncertainty?
The Performance Excellence Network — in partnership with Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence — is pleased to host an online webinar discussion on Thursday, March 9: “Planning & Navigating in an Uncertain Economy.” The discussion will be facilitated by King Banaian, Professor of Economics and Dean at St. Cloud State University.
Professor Banaian will not only describe what he sees in today’s economy, but will share a few scenarios he sees potentially unfolding as we move through 2023. His analysis and insights might be helpful as leaders consider budget decisions, resource allocations, plans for the rest of the year and beyond. His discussion will focus on Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, but also consider the situation nationally and globally.
This session is Thursday, March 9 from 8:00-9:00 CT (optional networking and mingling 7:45-8:00) using Zoom MEETING. Grab your coffee and breakfast, and join us for a rich discussion. Free for PEN/GMG/WCPE members; $20 for non-members.
Can’t make it live but interested in the content? Register anyway: all registered attendees get a link to the recording after the session!
Biography
King Banaian is dean of the School of Public Affairs at St. Cloud State University. He is also a professor in the Department of Economics at SCSU. He holds the Ph.D. in economics from the Claremont Graduate School. He is author of two books at numerous articles discussing monetary policy and political economy. He has served as a consultant to central banks and governments in several developing countries, including a year at the National Bank of Ukraine.
King was state representative in the Minnesota House in 2011-13. He hosts a weekly business and economics radio show in Minneapolis, and co-author of the St. Cloud Quarterly Business Report.
