This month's meeting will be dedicated to the State of the Region. Our speaker, Jay Walker, Ph.D. will be discussing all things local that could affect your business including the following:
- Up-to-date statistics on national, state, and regional economic indicators.
- Information on basic economic data (GDP, employment, etc.), housing sales and rentals, hotels, and defense spending.
- Discuss the potential economic impact of casinos in the Hampton Roads area.
- and much more!
So bring your questions & be ready to absorb all of Jay's wisdom & knowledge!
ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER
Jay Walker, Ph.D., is the Assistant Professor of Economics, Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University. Jay received his B.S. in Economics and Finance from Arkansas Tech University and an MBA from the University of Mississippi. For five years after receiving his MBA he worked professionally as an analyst in the insurance and retail industries. Following the receipt of a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Memphis in 2012 he spent five years in western New York state at Niagara University prior to joining Old Dominion University in Fall 2017.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration/Check-In begins at 6:30 pm. The meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm, please plan to arrive early!
Admission is free for members; $25 for guests (If a guest joins TRIG within 30 days the guest fee can be applied to the membership.)
ATTENDANCE IS CAPPED AT 125
Members: Please be sure and bring your Membership Cards.
**Please note that pre-registration is now required due to limits for in-person gathers.**
As always, the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!