University of Arizona Eller College of Management Announces Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon

The University of Arizona Eller College of Management is pleased to announce its 44th annual Economic Luncheon presented by PNC Bank. The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Westin La Paloma Resort, located at 3800 E. Sunrise Drive.

Keynote speakers Jennifer Pullen, executive director of Eller’s Economic and Business Research Center, and Gus Faucher, senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group, will share their outlook for the national, state and local economies as well as explain what it means for businesses and households.

“Business and community leaders are making decisions today that depend on where the economy is headed,” said Karthik Kannan, dean and Halle Chair in Leadership at the Eller College of Management. “This luncheon brings national expertise and local economic research together to help them understand the trends and prepare for what comes next. We appreciate PNC Bank’s continued support of this annual event.”

This year’s forecast will focus on the slower pace of Arizona’s economy, including uneven job growth and persistent housing affordability challenges. Additionally, Pullen and Faucher will examine the forces shaping the economic outlook for the nation, Arizona and Tucson including inflation, Federal Reserve policy, immigration and federal spending. They will also explore longer-term questions about population, workforce participation and the ways that artificial intelligence and automation could reshape employment. 

“Strong economies and communities are built on informed decision-making,” said Kyle Steinbuch, PNC regional president and head of Corporate Banking for Arizona. “PNC’s support of the Economic Outlook Luncheon helps bring together insightful national and local perspectives to help Arizona’s business leaders understand what’s ahead, navigate change and identify opportunities for continued growth.”

The event is held in the Grand Canyon Ballroom of the Westin La Paloma Resort. Tickets are $110 per person or $1,100 for a table of 10. Check-in opens at 11:30 a.m.; the program begins at noon.

Registration for the Eller Economic Outlook Luncheon is now open. The last day to register is Monday, Nov. 30. For more information, call 520-621-2155 or email outlook@eller.arizona.edu.

For more about the Eller College of Management, visit www.eller.arizona.edu.