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URL:https://www.loudounchamber.org/events/policymaker-series-the-state-of-
 the-economy-2/
SUMMARY:PolicyMaker Series: The State of the Economy
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the experts on how the regional and national economy 
 is reacting to global uncertainty\nFrom geopolitical conflict\, rising ene
 rgy\, and labor costs to rapid changes in Federal policies\, Loudoun’s e
 conomic landscape is being shaped by powerful forces on a global scale.\n\
 nTo help you better understand how these forces are impacting your busines
 s and our regional economy\, make plans to join the Loudoun Chamber for th
 e annual “State of the Economy” forum\, featuring two of the region’
 s most influential economic leaders:\n\n 	Tom Barkin\, President &amp\; CE
 O\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n 	Marisa Flowers\, COO &amp\; EVP\, 
 Strategy\, Greater Washington Partnership\n 	Beth Erickson\, President &am
 p\; CEO\, Visit Loudoun\n\nOur speakers will address many of the issues im
 pacting our region’s and America’s economic fortunes\, including disru
 ptions to global energy markets caused by the Iranian conflict\, which is 
 adding new pressure on inflation and consumer spending. At the same time\,
  changes to the Federal Reserve Bank’s leadership and future monetary po
 licy are raising critical questions about interest rates\, growth\, and in
 vestment strategy.\n\nTom Barkin will provide an insider’s perspective o
 n how the Federal Reserve is navigating the current economic currents\, in
 cluding how those challenges are influencing inflation\, labor markets\, a
 nd rate decisions.\n\nMarisa Flowers will present the Greater Washington P
 artnership’s “Region Rising framework\,” a forward-looking strategy 
 driving economic competitiveness across the Greater Washington region—fo
 cusing on talent\, innovation\, and regional collaboration to ensure long-
 term growth.\n\nBeth Erickson will share her perspective on the impact of 
 local tourism on Loudoun and the region's economy. Under her leadership\, 
 Loudoun has become the Commonwealth’s top generator of visitor revenue\,
  surpassing $5 billion in tourism impact in 2024.\n\nIn a moment where unc
 ertainty is high\, but opportunity remains\, the Loudoun Chamber’s "Stat
 e of the Economy" will give you the clarity and insight you need to lead w
 ith confidence.\n\nDirections: The event is located at the Belmont Country
  Club Clubhouse – use the front gate from Russell Branch Pkwy (across fr
 om Whole Foods shopping center) to enter the Country Club and let the secu
 rity guard know that you’re attending the Chamber event. After entering 
 the main gate\, turn right at the roundabout and then follow the road up t
 o the Manor/Clubhouse. Park wherever you would like. The event is in the
  upstairs ballroom.
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