Insightful. Actionable. Future-focused.

The Economic Outlook Breakfast prepares business leaders, advisors and economic development professionals for what's to come. Packed with thought-provoking information and data you won't find elsewhere. It's just what you need to jump start conversations with clients and colleagues and guide your decision making in the upcoming year. Get exclusive insights you can act on.

This year's Economic Outlook Breakfast will feature Francesco Renna, Ph.D., Director of Consulting and Senior Labor Economist, Chmura Economics & Analytics - a nationally recognized expert in economic & workforce data and analysis. Francesco will deliver the keynote address: "An Economic Outlook for Lynchburg and its Surrounding Region".
 

About Francesco
Francesco has a 20-year long experience teaching at various universities. Over his career, he has taught numerous classes including Labor Economics and Data Analytics, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In 2023, he joined Chmura Economics & Analytics as a Senior Economist. He has published more than 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on a variety of labor market issues. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Arizona.