BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260121T130000Z DTEND:20260121T143000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Signature Breakfast | 2026 Economic Outlook DESCRIPTION:2026 Economic Outlook\n\nJoin the Greater Perimeter Chamber for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on what lies ahead for the U.S. economy in 2026\, featuring Dr. Alfie Meek\, Director of the Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR)\, Enterprise Innovation Institute at Georgia Tech. Known for transforming complex economic data into clear\, practical insights\, Dr. Meek delivers an engaging\, fast-paced presentation style that is as approachable as it is informative making this program valuable for business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and community stakeholders alike.\n\nIn this highly anticipated outlook\, Dr. Meek will break down the national economic forces shaping 2026 and explain what they mean for decision-makers on the ground. Drawing on the latest data and long-range forecasting models\, he will offer his perspective on where the economy is headed and why cutting through headlines and hype to focus on fundamentals that matter to businesses of all sizes.\n\nAttendees will get an early look at Dr. Meek's expectations for several key economic indicators in 2026\, including:\n\n\n \n Overall economic growth and recession risk\n \n \n Inflation trends and purchasing power\n \n \n Interest rates and credit conditions\n \n \n Labor markets\, workforce participation\, and wage pressures\n \n \n Consumer confidence and business investment\n \n\n\nTrue to his engaging style\, Dr. Meek doesn't just present numbers he tells the story behind them. Participants can expect real-world context\, plain-language explanations\, and moments of humor that make even the most technical topics accessible. His presentation will also highlight potential wildcard factors from policy decisions to global dynamics that could accelerate or alter the economic trajectory in the year ahead.\n\nWhether you are planning budgets\, evaluating expansion opportunities\, or simply trying to make sense of an evolving national economy\, this program will equip you with insights to plan with greater confidence. Dr. Meek's outlook will leave attendees better informed\, better prepared\, and better positioned to navigate 2026.\n\nThis is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to understand not just what the economic forecast is but what it means for business strategy and growth in the year ahead.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Reminders\n\n\n\nPre-Registration\n\nPlease register in advance. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. All registrations are final and non-refundable.\n\n\n\nPhoto/Video Release\n\nBy attending\, you grant permission for photos and videos taken at the event to be used in future Greater Perimeter Chamber marketing and promotional materials.\n\n\n\nSpeaker Disclaimer\n\nThe views and opinions expressed by event speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Greater Perimeter Chamber.\n\n\n\nCommunication Consent\n\nBy providing your email\, you consent to receive occasional updates and invitations from the Chamber. You may unsubscribe at any time. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
2026 Economic Outlook
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Join the Greater Perimeter Chamber for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on what lies ahead for the U.S. economy in 2026\, featuring \;Dr. Alfie Meek\, Director of the \;Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR)\, Enterprise Innovation Institute at Georgia Tech. Known for transforming complex economic data into clear\, practical insights\, Dr. Meek delivers an engaging\, fast-paced presentation style that is as approachable as it is informative&mdash\;making this program valuable for business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and community stakeholders alike.
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In this highly anticipated outlook\, Dr. Meek will break down the national economic forces shaping 2026 and explain what they mean for decision-makers on the ground. Drawing on the latest data and long-range forecasting models\, he will offer his perspective on where the economy is headed&mdash\;and why&mdash\;cutting through headlines and hype to focus on fundamentals that matter to businesses of all sizes.
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Attendees will get an early look at Dr. Meek&rsquo\;s expectations for several \;key economic indicators in 2026\, including:
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True to his engaging style\, Dr. Meek doesn&rsquo\;t just present numbers&mdash\;he tells the story behind them. Participants can expect real-world context\, plain-language explanations\, and moments of humor that make even the most technical topics accessible. His presentation will also highlight potential wildcard factors&mdash\;from policy decisions to global dynamics&mdash\;that could accelerate or alter the economic trajectory in the year ahead.
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Whether you are planning budgets\, evaluating expansion opportunities\, or simply trying to make sense of an evolving national economy\, this program will equip you with insights to plan with greater confidence. Dr. Meek&rsquo\;s outlook will leave attendees better informed\, better prepared\, and better positioned to navigate 2026.
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This is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to understand not just \;what \;the economic forecast is&mdash\;but \;what it means \;for business strategy and growth in the year ahead.
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\nEvent Reminders
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\nPre-Registration
\nPlease register in advance. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. All registrations are final and non-refundable.
\n
\nPhoto/Video Release
\nBy attending\, you grant permission for photos and videos taken at the event to be used in future Greater Perimeter Chamber marketing and promotional materials.
\n
\nSpeaker Disclaimer
\nThe views and opinions expressed by event speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Greater Perimeter Chamber.
\n
\nCommunication Consent
\nBy providing your email\, you consent to receive occasional updates and invitations from the Chamber. You may unsubscribe at any time.

\n LOCATION:City Springs 1 Galambos Way Sandy Springs\, GA 30328 UID:e.569.16721 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260429T122030Z URL:https://business.greaterperimeterchamber.com/events/details/signature-breakfast-2026-economic-outlook-nbsp-16721 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR