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First Friday Economic Outlook Forum
January 3, 2025 | Linthicum Heights, MD
Maryland Bankers Association, in participation with the Maryland Association of CPAs, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Maryland REALTORS®, and Maryland Retailers Alliance proudly presents the 18th Annual First Friday Economic Outlook Forum. The First Friday Economic Outlook Forum showcases economic experts who share valuable information about current events and the future of the region's economy. This event attracts influential leaders, enables high-level networking, and provides a first look at the economic forecast for the year.
Agenda
Friday, January 3, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Registration/Networking
11:00 a.m.
Keynote Address
Thomas I. Barkin, M.B.A., J.D., President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond  ​
11:45 a.m.
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Luncheon Address
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Lakey Boyd, Chief Economic Officer, Greater Baltimore Committee
1:00 p.m.
Regional and Local Economic Update
Anirban Basu, M.A., M.P.P., J.D., Ph.D., Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group    ​
1:30 p.m.
Economic Panel Discussion
Moderator: ​Anirban Basu, M.A., M.P.P., J.D., Ph.D.
Panelist:
Stephen Juneau, Vice President, US Economist, Bank of America
Scott Love, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist, WesBanco Trust and Investment Services
Kurt J. Rankin, Vice President and Economist, The PNC Financial Services Group 
Luke Tilley, Chief Economist, Wilmington Trust Company
2:30p.m.
Closing Remarks/Adjournment
Registration & Table Sponsorships
Take advantage of one of the largest financial and economic events in Maryland and reserve a table today! Sponsorship deadline is Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Platinum  - $10,000
  • 30 premier reserved seats at the event (three tables of 10)
  • Opportunity to introduce a session speaker
  • Spotlight listing as event Platinum Sponsor 
  • Recognition and thanks from the podium
  • Table identifiers reserving your tables with your company’s logo
Gold - $6,500
  • 20 preferred reserved seats at the event (two tables of 10)
  • Spotlight listing as event Gold Sponsor 
  • Recognition and thanks from the podium
  • Table identifiers reserving your tables with your company’s logo
Silver - $3,500
  • ​10 reserved seats at the event (one table of 10)
  • Spotlight listing as event Silver Sponsor
  • Recognition and thanks from the podium
  • Table identifiers reserving your table with your company’s logo
Patron - $1,750
  • ​5 reserved seats at the event (shared table)
  • Spotlight listing as event Patron sponsor
  • Recognition and thanks from the podium
  • Table identifiers reserving your table with your company’s logo
Individual Tickets
Available for $250 each.
click here to register!
Location Information
Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel
1739 West Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

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Questions?  Contact Ann DeVilbiss, MBA's Head of Events & Membership Experience, at 443-837-1606 for more information.
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