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: August 6^th 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 is hosting a conversation with current students to share insights from their professional journeys and highlight skills needed to succeed in today’s remote workplace. Jael Ortiz, AEC Student Liaison and Honors Student in the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, will moderate the discussion with her fellow board members.

Kenneth Shiver will touch on the US and Georgia economy during the pandemic and provide an overview of how COVID-19 has impacted the utility industry and utility usage.

Kenneth Shiver
Chief Economist
Southern Company

How is the pandemic changing economic forecasting?

Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and Truist Head of US Macro Mike Skordeles will discuss how they are incorporating alternative data into their forecasts.

When: September 9, 2020, noon to 1PM ET

The impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. labor markets

Dr. Michael Horrigan of UpJohn Institute will share his views on how COVID-19 has impacted U.S. labor markets.

When: October 21, 2020, noon to 1PM ET

Dr. Michael Horrigan
President
UpJohn Institute for Employment Research

How is the pandemic impacting freight transportation?

We will be joined by Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griffith Lynch to discuss freight and shipping trends.

When: November 10, 2020, 1PM to 2 PM ET *NOTE special day and time*

Griffith Lynch
Executive Director
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA)

How is COVID-19 impacting Federal and State Budgets?

Georgia State’s Laura Wheeler and Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget will discuss how the pandemic is affecting federal and state budgets.

When: December 16, 2020, noon to 1PM ET

2021 Economic Outlook

Ellen Zentner of Morgan Stanley will provide her outlook for what lies ahead for the U.S. economy.

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

Ellen Zentner
Chief US Economist
Morgan Stanley

Hotel/Hospitality Panel

Hotel/Hospitality panel with Noble Investment Group Founder and Chief Executive Officer Mit Shah and Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer of IHG’s Americas region. The panel will be moderated by Debby Cannon, Director of the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality, Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.

When: February 10, 2021, noon to 1PM ET

Home Leasing

Dallas Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Invitation Homes, will discuss the rapidly evolving home leasing space.

When: April 21, 2021, noon to 1PM ET

Dallas Tanner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Invitation Homes

Ever wonder how Atlanta consistently lands major regional, national and international sporting events from the 2021 MLB All-Start Game and Super Bowl LIII to the College Football Playoffs and the 2020 NCAA Men’s Final Four? Dan Corso, President of the Atlanta Sports Council, will give us a peek behind the curtain, including how important such events are to the economy of Atlanta and Georgia.

When: May 19, 2021, noon to 1PM ET

Dan Corso
President
Atlanta Sports Council