BLOOMINGTON—Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business state-wide tour, Futurecast: Economic Outlook, will come to Bloomington, Ind., on November 7th at Ivy Tech Community College—Shreve Hall for the 2025 economic forecast in partnership with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and the Bloomington Rotary Club. The tour will begin in Indianapolis, Ind., on October 31st, 2024.
The Kelley School of Business, based on research from its Indiana Business Research Center, has been sharing its economic forecasts throughout the state of Indiana for the past 50 years, which has provided crucial economic information needed by many Indiana businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations. This event allows the audience to hear and interact with several of the state’s leading economic thinkers as they discuss how the changing economic environment will affect the local region, Indiana, and the nation in the coming year.
“The Futurecast event is a valuable opportunity for our community to gain insights into the economic trends shaping the future,” said Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Eric Spoonmore. “Partnering with IU’s Kelley School of Business and the Bloomington Rotary Club allows us to bring this high-caliber economic outlook directly to Bloomington, equipping our businesses and organizations with the knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. We look forward to an engaging discussion on how local and national economic dynamics will influence strategic planning and decision-making in the year ahead.”
The panelists provide insights into key economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, employment, and industry trends. Panelists evaluate the overall business environment and consider the factors that may shape the economy and financial markets over the next year.
The Bloomington event will have five panelists and one moderator, including:
- Andrew Butters – Associate Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy, Kelley School of Business
- Adam Gross – Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link, Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington
- Ankit Kalda – Associate Professor of Finance, Kelley School of Business
- Dr. Phil Powell – Executive Director, Indiana Business Research Center and Clinical Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy, Kelley School of Business
- Carol Rogers – Director, Indiana Business Research Center
- Dr. Rebecca Slotegraaf – Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Marketing, Kelley School of Business
This event is open to the public, but registration is required. Tickets may be purchased on the Chamber’s website (chamberbloomington.org). Individual seats are available for $25 for Chamber members and $50 for community members.
