The Atlanta Economics Club meets for a luncheon each month from September through May, typically at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The meetings begin at 11:30am and end at 1:00pm. There is a speaker presentation at each meeting, as well as ample time for networking.

2024 – 2025 Speaker Line Up

State of Multifamily Industry Performance
Apartment demand was robust during the first half of the year. However, record supply has led to subdued rent growth and decreasing occupancy rates. Will this trend continue into the second half of the year? Join us for an in-depth overview of the national apartment sector’s current status and near-term outlook.

When: Monday, September 16, 2024 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET


Arben Skivjani
Deputy Chief Economist & Director of Forecasting
RealPage

Fireside Chat with the Co-Founders of Electric Owl Studios
Dan Rosenfelt and Michael Hahn provide their insights on the Film & TV industry in Georgia.

When: Monday, October 21, 2024, from 11:30AM to 1PM ET

Dan Rosenfelt
Co-Founder, Electric Owl Studios

Michael Hahn
Co-Founder, Electric Owl Studios

A Discussion on the Future of the Auto Market

Michael Brisson and Jonathan Smoke will address relevant macro trends and dig into key trends like affordability and the shift to electrification.

When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 11:30AM to 1PM ET

Michael Brisson
Director for Economic Research | Moody’s Analytics

Jonathan Smoke
Chief Economist | Cox Automotive

2025 Economic Outlook for Business

When: Monday, December 16, 2024 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET


Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D.
Chief Economist
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Update

When: Monday, January 13, 2025 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET


Erika McEntarfer, Ph.D.
Commissioner
Bureau of Labor Statistics

2023 – 2024 Speaker Line Up

BEA—We’ve Got Your Number

A tour of BEA that highlights our history, our trusted and innovative products, and what we are doing to meet the needs of our users.
When: Monday, September 18, 2023, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET

Vipin Arora Director: US BEA
Vipin Arora
Director
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

When: Monday, October 16, 2023, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET

Ken Shiver Chief Economist Southern Company
Ken Shiver
Chief Economist
Southern Company

When: Monday, November 13, 2023, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET


Kristin Johnson
Commissioner
Commodity Futures Trading Commission

When: Monday, December 11, 2023, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET

Thomas (Tom) P. Hackett Chairman and Chief Executive Office Truist Securities, Inc.
Thomas (Tom) P. Hackett
Chairman and Chief Executive Office
Truist Securities, Inc.

When: Monday, January 22, 2024, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET

Ellen Zentner Managing Director Morgan Stanley | Research
Ellen Zentner
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley | Research

When: Monday, February 12, 2024, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET

Tom Barkin, President and CEO for Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Tom Barkin
President and CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When: Monday, March 11, 2024, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET


Blake McDaniel
FedNow Service

When: Monday, April 15, 2024, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET


Jamie Lane
AirDNA

When: Monday, May 13, 2024, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm ET

Elaine Buckberg Senior Fellow, Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University
Elaine Buckberg
Senior Fellow
Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University

2022 – 2023 Speaker Line Up

Overview of Current Labor Market Trends

Employers across various industries continue to face difficultly hiring and retaining workers. Aaron Terrazas, Chief Economist at Glassdoor, provides insight on today’s evolving workplace and fast-changing labor market.

When: September 20, 2022, noon to 1PM ET

Aaron Terrazas Chief Economist Glassdoor
Aaron Terrazas
Chief Economist
Glass Door

How Have Companies Adapted to the Current Inflationary Environment?

In 2020 and 2021, businesses were forced to adapt to the darkness of lockdowns, the locust swarm of changing consumer demand, and the famine of disrupted supply chains and labor shortages. And now, businesses have experienced a direct hit from inflation. Revenue Analytics President Zach Cross shares how companies have adapted to the current inflationary environment and avoided becoming pricing dinosaurs.
When: Tuesday November 15, 2022, 11:30 to 1PM ET

Zach Cross President Revenue Analytics

Zach Cross
President
Revenue Analytics

Geopolitics and the U.S. Dollar

Rachel Ziemba, an expert on the economic and market impact of coercive policies like sanctions, explores ways that government actions channel and reshape investment and macro trends.

When: Wednesday, December 14, 2022, noon to 1PM ET

Rachel Ziemba Founder of Ziemba Insights
Rachel Ziemba
Founder of Ziemba Insights
Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security

Economic Outlook for the Year Ahead

Mike Skordeles and Jonathan Smoke discuss their outlook for the year to come and weigh in on the raging recession debate.

When: January 23, 2023, noon to 1PM ET

Mike Skordeles
Senior U.S. Macro Strategist
Truist

Jonathan Smoke
Chief Economist
Cox Automotive

Measuring Inflation

Dr. William Beach explains how the Bureau of Labor Statistics measures inflation and provides examples of impact in the defense industry.

When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, noon to 1PM ET

Dr. William Beach Former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner

Dr. William Beach
Commissioner
Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economic Outlook

Dr. Julia Coronado revisits the economic outlook with an eye towards signs of resiliency.

When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023, noon to 1PM ET
(In-person event)

Julia Coronado President and Founder MacroPolicy Perspectives
Dr. Julia Coronado
President and Founder
MacroPolicy Perspectives

Private Equity and the Start-up Landscape

Christina Bechhold Russ discusses the venture capital arm of Truist Financial and the start-up landscape.

When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, noon to 1PM ET

Christina Bechhold Russ Head of Strategic Investment Initiatives, Truist Ventures
Christina Bechhold Russ
Head of Strategic Investment Ventures
Truist Ventures

Freight Industry Trends

Ken Adamo highlights current trends in the freight industry.

When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, noon to 1PM ET

Ken Adamo Chief of Analytics DAT Freight & Analytics
Ken Adamo
Chief of Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics

2021 – 2022 Speaker Line Up

AEC presents Succeeding in a Virtual Environment

Who: All undergraduate and graduate students studying at an academic institution in Georgia

What: 1-hr interactive webinar with the Atlanta Economics Club Board

Where: Zoom Webinar

When: September 8th from 5 pm – 6 pm ET

Why: The AEC is committed to building a pipeline of future economic professionals. Towards that end, the AEC Board hosted a conversation with current students to share insights from their professional journeys and highlight skills needed to succeed in today’s remote workplace.

What is the outlook for commercial real estate?

CBRE’s Executive Director and Global Chief Economist Dr. Richard Barkham shares his view on the trends within the U.S. commercial real estate market.

When: September 15, 2021, noon to 1PM ET

Dr. Richard Barkham
Executive Director and Global Chief Economist
CBRE

Is the used vehicle market to blame for rising inflation?

Cox Automotive’s Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and Industry Intelligence Manager Kayla Reynolds share their insights on recent automobile sales trends and inflation developments.

When: October 20, 2021, noon to 1PM ET

Jonathan Smoke
Chief Economist
Cox Automotive

Kayla Reynolds
Industry Intelligence Manager
Cox Automotive

How has small business fared in a pandemic world?

Small businesses have been the economic “Ground Zero” of the COVID-19 crisis. Holly Wade, Executive Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), provides insight on how the small business sector has navigated the pandemic.

When: November 18, 2021, noon to 1PM ET

Holly Wade

Executive Director
NFIB Research Center

What are benefits cliffs?

Dr. David Altig, Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, discusses benefits cliffs: what they are, their impact on economic mobility and inclusion for individuals, and limits it creates for the broader economy.

When: December 15, 2021, noon to 1PM ET

Dr. David Altig
Director of Research
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

What lies ahead in 2022 for the U.S. economy and chemical industry?

American Chemistry Council’s Chief Economist and Managing Director Martha Moore presents her outlook for the U.S. economy and chemical industry.

When: January 19, 2022, noon to 1PM ET

Martha Moore
Chief Economist and Managing Director
American Chemistry Council

What lies ahead in 2022 for the steel industry?

American Iron and Steel Institute’s Chief Economist Timothy Gill will provide his outlook for the steel industry and its end-use markets.

When: February 16, 2022, noon to 1PM ET

Timothy Gill
Chief Economist
American Iron and Steel Institute

Overview of Current Price Trends

The Consumer Price Index: A look at its acceleration in the pandemic era.

When: Wednesday, March 16, 2022, noon to 1PM ET

BLS Economist Steve Reed
Steve Reed
Economist
Bureau of Labor Statistics

Housing Market Update

A look at post-pandemic housing trends.

When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022, noon to 1PM ET


Mervin Jebaraj
Director
Center for Business and Economic Research
University of Arkansas’ College of Business

Overview of Transit Infrastructure.

Discussion on transit infrastructure with REMI CEO Fred Treyz.

When: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, noon to 1PM ET

Fred Treyz
CEO
REMI