With a focus on inflation and its impact to key sectors of the economy, the agenda for the South Dakota Chamber’s Economic Outlook Seminar is designed to provide facts, identify trends and consider what might be ahead for the economy.
The event will be held 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N West Avenue in Sioux Falls. Registration is $50 for in person attendance and $30 for online viewing. Details at https:/bit.ly/3AgIUH5.
Joe Santos, Ph.D., will present an update on the regional economy, addressing the current state of inflation and what may be on the horizon. Santos is the Director and Professor of Economics in the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State, where he oversees the Dykhouse Program in Money, Banking, and Financial Regulation.
This year’s special session will be a moderated panel discussion on managing inflation in business with the following industry representatives:
CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT – Jeff Scherschligt, Managing Partner, Pendar Properties and lead developer for Cherapa Place Expansion | ENERGY – Brian Bird, President and Chief Operating Officer, NorthWestern Energy | HEALTHCARE – Martha Leclerc, Vice President of Corporate Contracting, Sanford Health | RETAIL – Mark Cross, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Lewis Drug.
Jodi Schwan, founder of SiouxFalls.Business and Pigeon605.com, will present the results of her quarterly CEO survey and moderate the panel discussion.
This South Dakota Chamber event is brought to you by sponsors Avera Health, First Dakota National Bank, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, MidAmerican Energy, NorthWestern Energy, Sanford Health, Wholestone Farms, Augustana University, First Bank & Trust, SDN Communications, South Dakota State University and Xcel Energy.