Each year, Calgary Economic Development’s signature event, Economic Outlook, traditionally brings together over 1,500 business, government and community leaders to network and to hear about future economic trends and forecasts for our city, province and nation.
With 2020 presenting challenges in physically gathering together, we’ve reimagined how to bring this unique event to our community. We are thrilled to be hosting a virtual Economic Outlook event this fall, the first of its kind, and it promises to deliver as the not-to-be-missed business event of the year.
Join us online on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as we welcome speakers Todd Hirsch, Vice President & Chief Economist, ATB Financial, and Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), to give us their insights for future business planning.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has put an unprecedented stress on our community and as a result, many of our local support organizations have seen an increased demand for their services. That’s why this year, Calgary Economic Development will donate all net proceeds from Economic Outlook to two charities – the Calgary Region’s Canadian Mental Health Association and the Calgary Food Bank.
Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region’s (CMHA Calgary)'s mission is to be a leader in reducing the impact of mental illness and addiction in community. For more than 65 years, we have provided a person and family centered integrated service model focused on early intervention and prevention of a mental health or substance use concern that delivers a measurable increase in community resiliency.
The Calgary Food Bank is the city’s main charitable food hub and the most accessible food bank in Calgary serving families, individuals and organizations. Together, we fight hunger and its root causes because no one should go hungry.
Vice President & Chief Economist, ATB
Todd Hirsch is the Vice President and Chief Economist for ATB Financial. He holds degrees in economics from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta. For over 20 years he’s worked as an economist at numerous organizations including the Canada West Foundation and the Bank of Canada.
Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC
Pierre Cléroux leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker, he helps business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment.
Watch presentations and find resources from past Economic Outlook events:
