The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Division of Business at Indiana University Columbus will present the 2026 Economic Outlook Panel and Luncheon on Nov. 5 at The Commons in downtown Columbus.
The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ticket information and cost is available at the chamber’s website, https://www.columbusareachamber.com/.
The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University has been sharing its forecasts for the economies of the nation, Indiana and metro areas for more than 50 years.
Host for the event is Joan Poulsen and moderator is Kevin Jones.
Panelists will provide insights on predicted trends in gross domestic product growth, inflation, interest rates, employment and industry. They will evaluate the most likely scenarios overall for businesses and factors that may shape both the economy and financial markets next year.
Proceeds from the Columbus event support scholarships for business students at Indiana University Columbus.
