SIOUX FALLS — 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, trends and 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. There are registration fees for both in-person attendance and 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.
A moderated panel discussion on managing inflation in business will include the following business sectors and leaders:
• 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, Senior Vice President, Sanford Health
• RETAIL: Mark Cross, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating 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 PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, MidAmerican Energy, NorthWestern Energy, Sanford Health, Wholestone Foods, Augustana University, SDN Communications, South Dakota State University and Xcel Energy.
The Economic Outlook Seminar event is chaired by Reggie Kuipers, President, Bender Commercial Real Estate, Sioux Falls. For additional information, visit https:/bit.ly/3AgIUH5 or contact the South Dakota Chamber at 605-260-8215.
