BRADENTON – In response to COVID-19, the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. will host its 2021 Economic Forecast event online via Zoom on Thursday, January 28, at 7:30 a.m. Presented by Hancock Whitney in partnership with the EDC, the event will feature an in-depth presentation by noted economist Henry “Hank” Fishkind, Ph.D., who will provide insights on local, regional and national economic trends. Attendees will be invited to submit questions to Fishkind following his presentation.
Tickets are $45 for EDC investors and $55 for others. Register online at BradentonAreaEDC.com/events. Questions may be directed by email toKirstenL@bradentonareaedc.com, or call 941-803-9037.
“Dr. Fishkind is a dynamic speaker who is adept at digital presentations. Businesses can rely on him to provide critical insights that will reveal economic risks and opportunities during a time of unprecedented change and challenge,” said Mike Moschella, Market President of Hancock Whitney Bank.
With over 35 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Fishkind is widely regarded as one of Florida’s premier economists and financial advisors. He is president of Fishkind Litigation Services, which provides expert analysis of economic damages, business valuation, financial forensic investigations, and real estate evaluations. Businesses, investors and policy makers throughout Florida and the United States seek his expertise for economic and fiscal impact analyses, policy studies, forecasting, and finance strategies.
About the Bradenton Area EDC
The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. (EDC) is the lead economic development organization for the Bradenton area’s nine communities located on the south side of Tampa Bay. The EDC works to diversify the local economy by attracting and retaining high-wage jobs for area residents and connecting established businesses to the resources they need to succeed. Information: BradentonAreaEDC.com.