BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2027 Economic Forecast DESCRIPTION:Annual Signature Event2027 Economic Forecast\nData. Insight. A Clearer Look Ahead.Start the year with a deeper understanding of the economic trends\, indicators\, and opportunities shaping West Michigan and what they could mean for your business in the year ahead.Plan With PerspectiveWhat will the year ahead mean for West Michigan?When it comes to planning for the future\, knowledge matters. Economic Forecast brings together Chamber members and business leaders for a timely look at the forces shaping our regional and state economy translating complex data into insights you can actually use.Your 2027 Economic OutlookFeatured EconomistWhat The Data Tells Us About 2027Dr. Paul Isely GVSUJoin us for a data-driven look at the economic trends shaping West Michigan\, Michigan\, and the broader business environment. We'll dig into the indicators behind the headlines\, what they could mean locally\, and the opportunities and challenges businesses should be preparing for in 2027.You'll Walk Away WithA clearer understanding of the economic trends shaping West Michigan\, our State\, and the US EconomyInsight into the indicators businesses should be watching in the year aheadPractical perspective to support smarter planning\, investment\, and business decisions"Start the year informed\, prepared\, and ready to make your next move."What to ExpectConnect with fellow Chamber members\, hear a timely economic outlook\, and leave with a clearer understanding of what the year ahead could mean for West Michigan. 7:30 AM Coffee\, Light Bites & Connections 8:00 AM Economic Forecast Program Who Should Attend?Business owners\, executives\, financial leaders\, strategic planners\, community leaders\, and anyone responsible for making decisions about the future of their organization will find value in this annual outlook.Thank You To Our SponsorsProgram SponsorSHIP AVAILABLEGold SponsorDISHERSilver SponsorsFirst National Bank\nPine RestInterested in sponsorship opportunities for this event?\n Contact Lindsey Younglove X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Annual Signature Event
2027 Economic Forecast

Data. Insight. A Clearer Look Ahead.
Start the year with a deeper understanding of the economic trends\, indicators\, and opportunities shaping West Michigan &mdash\; and what they could mean for your business in the year ahead.
Plan With Perspective
What will the year ahead mean for West Michigan?
When it comes to planning for the future\, knowledge matters. Economic Forecast brings together Chamber members and business leaders for a timely look at the forces shaping our regional and state economy &mdash\; translating complex data into insights you can actually use.
Your 2027 Economic Outlook
Dr. Paul Isely
Featured Economist
What The Data Tells Us About 2027
Dr. Paul Isely &bull\; GVSU
Join us for a data-driven look at the economic trends shaping West Michigan\, Michigan\, and the broader business environment. We&rsquo\;ll dig into the indicators behind the headlines\, what they could mean locally\, and the opportunities and challenges businesses should be preparing for in 2027.
You&rsquo\;ll Walk Away With
  • A clearer understanding of the economic trends shaping West Michigan\, our State\, and the US Economy
  • Insight into the indicators businesses should be watching in the year ahead
  • Practical perspective to support smarter planning\, investment\, and business decisions
&ldquo\;Start the year informed\, prepared\, and ready to make your next move.&rdquo\;
What to Expect
Connect with fellow Chamber members\, hear a timely economic outlook\, and leave with a clearer understanding of what the year ahead could mean for West Michigan.
 \;7:30 AM \;  \;Coffee\, Light Bites &\; Connections \; &bull\;  \;8:00 AM \;  \;Economic Forecast Program \;
Who Should Attend?
Business owners\, executives\, financial leaders\, strategic planners\, community leaders\, and anyone responsible for making decisions about the future of their organization will find value in this annual outlook.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Program SponsorSHIP AVAILABLE
Gold Sponsor
DISHER
Silver Sponsors
First National Bank
Pine Rest
Interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event?
 \;Contact Lindsey Younglove \;
LOCATION:710 Chicago Dr Ste 300 Holland MI 49423 UID:e.1521.1608979 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260819T094355Z URL:https://business.westcoastchamber.org/community-event-calendar/Details/2027-economic-forecast-1893248?sourceTypeId=Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR