TMA Pittsburgh 2026 Economist Panel

Join us for our most popular joint association State of the Economy event for an insightful discussion on the current state of the global economy and the dynamic forces shaping its trajectory. Our esteemed panel of industry experts, economists, and thought leaders will provide comprehensive insights into the key economic trends, challenges, and opportunities facing businesses and individuals today. 

Moderator: Bill Flanagan, Host and Producer at “Our Region's Business”

Panelist: Charlie Dougherty, Director, Senior Economist at Wells Fargo

Panelist: Gus Faucher, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at The PNC Financial Services Group

Panelist: Dr. Risa Kumazawa, Associate Dean for Academic Systems and Accreditation and Associate Professor of Economics at Palumbo Donahue School of Business - Duquesne University

Panelist: Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist - Bank of America

 Panelist: Avery Shenfeld, Managing Director and Chief Economist at CIBC

Joint event with ACG Pittsburgh, FEI Pittsburgh, FIN, NACD Three Rivers Chapter, the PVCA, and SIOR Western PA Chapter.

Members: $85 I Non-Members: $150

Please note: Cancellations received via email at least 3 business days from the event will be granted a refund, less a 20% administrative fee. Cancellations received after the cut-off date (3 days prior to) are not eligible for a refund. However, registrations can be transferred without penalty to another representative from the same company for the same event, with advanced notification to organizers. If the replacement representative is not a member of the association, the firm will be responsible to pay the difference between the member vs. non-member rate (this will vary depending on the event).

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