Inaugural State of Small Business Luncheon

Description:

The UCCS College of Business Southern Colorado Economic Forum and the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center present "The State of Small Business," an informative luncheon discussing global, national and state economics, as well as the local economy and the vital role of small business. A panel of four economic experts will present an overview of the national and regional economy, with a specific focus on indicators for Colorado and the United States including monetary policy, employment, housing, inflation, GDP, energy, agriculture and banking. This important discussion includes the results of the SBDC's work in southern Colorado and the state and will provide valuable data for small business owners and community leaders as they work to shape the future of small business and the local economy.

Schedule:

11:00 a.m. -- Registration and Networking
11:30 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Presentations

Presenters:

Alison Felix, PhD (Keynote Speaker)

Vice President and Denver Branch Executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Aikta Marcoulier, MBA

Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center