RALEIGH — Campbell Law School will host leaders from across North Carolina for an Economic Forecast Roundtable sponsored by Business North Carolina magazine and the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business on Friday, Jan. 9.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for 3 to 4:45 p.m. at 225 Hillsborough St., Room 105. Space is limited so pre-registration is required at this link.
“Companies want certainty, regardless if it is good or bad,” according to the magazine’s website. “It allows them to position their business for opportunity or protection. Having an idea of what the state’s economy will look like in the coming year helps build certainty. As we enter 2026, businesses need to consider many variables such as the economy, supply chain, inflation and much more. They need help sorting through them to find a path forward.
“What will North Carolina’s economy be like in 2026? Where will growth come? How will regulation changes be dealt with? How can companies best take advantage of what is in store? How do we deal with inflation and supply shortages?
Business North Carolina and the School of Business have gathered a distinguished panel of experts to answer these questions and more about where the state’s economy is headed.
Panelists include Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Mark Steckbeck, Sen.
Jim Burgin (R-Harnett, Lee, Sampson), Brooks Pierce Senior Economic Development and Corporate Strategist Tony Copeland, State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Executive Director Ardis Watkins, N.C. Rural Center Chief Program Officer Chris Estes and First Bank President Adam Currie.
Edited excerpts of the conversation will be published in the February 2026 issue of Business North Carolina magazine as a sponsored section.
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