Economic Update with Grant Forsyth, Ph.D., and Steve Scranton, CFA - presented by the Spokane Chapter IN PERSON
1.0 Credits
Member Price $5.00
Non-Member Price $35.00
Overview
Join the Spokane Chapter of the WSCPA for a timely Economic Update that cuts through the noise to deliver clear, fact-based insights on both the national and regional economies. Lunch is included, so come ready to learn, connect, and engage with your peers.
Finding Order Amidst Uncertainty — with Steve Scranton, CFA
With headlines and political rhetoric creating confusion about the U.S. economy, Steve Scranton will separate fact from fiction. He’ll discuss the current state of the economy, the outlook for interest rates, and the key threats and opportunities to monitor, helping you find clarity amid uncertainty.
The Inland Northwest Economy: Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities — with Grant Forsyth, Ph.D.
The Inland Northwest continues to show strength even as the Federal Reserve works to bring inflation back to target. Grant Forsyth will explore how our region compares to national trends, focusing on employment, wages, housing affordability, and demographic shifts shaping the area’s long-term outlook.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight into the forces influencing both the national and regional economies. Register today to secure your spot at the WSCPA Spokane Chapter Economic Update.
Highlights
The current state of the economy. How our region compares to national trends.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
Everyone.
Objectives
Gain insights on both the national and regional economies.
Preparation
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Grant Forsyth, Ph.D
Dr. Grant Forsyth, Ph.D, is the Chief Economist of Avista Corp. Before coming to Avista in 2012, he was Professor of Economics at Eastern Washington University from 1999 to 2012. He earned his PhD in Economics from Washington State University (1996). He also serves on the Washington Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors; The Citizen Commission for the Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences; and the Spokane Mayor’s Economic Advisory Roundtable.
Steve Scranton, Chief Economist, Washington Trust Bank
Steve is the Chief Economist and former Chief Investment Officer for Washington Trust Bank and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation with over 40 years of investment and economic experience.
In Steve’s role as the economist for Washington Trust Bank he participates in public speaking engagements, as well as authoring multiple communications, to keep clients and the public informed of economic and investment market conditions. Throughout the Pacific Northwest, Steve is a well-known speaker on economic conditions and world financial markets.
Non-Member Price $35.00
Member Price $5.00