BMO Economist Jack Ablin to Keynote Northbrook Chamber Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast

Top BMO Private Bank economist Jack Ablin will be the keynote speaker at the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 a.m. at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook. Ablin’s presentation “Outlook for 2015 -- Where to Invest” will address a number of important topics related to the U.S. economy and consumer confidence.

Ablin will also share his insight on important factors affecting the domestic economy such as the pace of job growth, crude oil prices and the resurgence of domestic production of crude oil. He will also address the impact of technology and innovation, and its impact on job growth, the affordability of the U.S. housing market and whether the Federal Reserve’s bond buying stimulus program, or quantitative easing has worked to stimulate the economy.

Ablin heads up the Asset Allocation, Mutual Fund Re-Optimization and Harriscreen Stock Selection Committees and is responsible for establishing investment policy and strategy within BMO Private Bank throughout the U.S.

Drawing on his investment experience which spans three decades, Ablin is renowned for providing a unique blend of quantitative techniques and common sense intuition to formulate his investment perspectives. His presentation will draw on everyday examples to help provide clear, easy to understand strategies for traversing the world we live in today.

Ablin is an author on a variety of topics and is also a frequent contributor to the national news outlets on economic policy. He received an MBA with honors and graduated cum laude from Boston University and also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

The breakfast is held jointly with the Glenview and Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods (DBR) Chambers and is open to the public. Cost is $25 in advance (before April 20) or $35 at the door. Call (847)498-5555 to register.