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Futurecast '27 Economic Outlook

Northwest Indiana Futurecast

Join economists from the Kelley School of Business for an in-depth look at the economic trends shaping Northwest Indiana and the state. Gain practical insights on employment, inflation, housing, business conditions and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Friday, November 20, 2026
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (CST)
Avalon Manor Banquet Center

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Why Attend?

You'll leave with insights you can use Monday morning.

Gain data-driven economic intelligence that shapes smarter decisions for your organization.

  • The outlook for Indiana's economy
  • Inflation, interest rates and labor markets
  • Local business trends
  • Housing and workforce forecasts
  • Risks and opportunities for employers
  • What economic changes mean for your organization

Perfect for:

Business Leaders
HR Professionals
Bankers
Economic Developers
Local Government
Nonprofit Executives
Commercial Real Estate
Investors
Students

Hear from leading economists and local experts.

Portrait of Ryan Brewer
Associate Professor of Finance
Portrait of Riley Hudelson-Zipper

Riley Hudelson-Zipper

Education & Workforce Analyst, Indiana Business Research Center
Portrait of Phil Powell

Phil Powell

Executive Director, Indiana Business Research Center
Portrait of Anthony Sindone

Anthony Sindone

Visiting Clinical Associate Professor of Economic Development
Event Details

Everything you need to attend.

Date

Friday, November 20, 2026

Schedule

11:30 a.m. CST — Registration & networking

12 p.m. CST — Lunch provided and program begins

1:30 p.m. CST — Adjourn

Venue

Avalon Manor Banquet Center
3550 E Lincoln Hwy
Merrillville, IN 46410

Register for the Northwest Indiana event

Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot.

Register now
Questions? Contact kbaer@legacyfdn.org

This event is co-hosted by:
 The Legacy Foundation, IU Northwest School of Business and Economics, IBRC and Kelley School of Business

Interested in partnering with the IBRC? Contact ibrc@iu.edu

Why Futurecast?

For more than 50 years, Futurecast has helped Indiana business leaders prepare for the year ahead with forecasts rooted in rigorous research, not speculation.

Published December 2025

What did we say last year about the Northwest Indiana region?

Before looking ahead, revisit last year's full regional outlook published in the Indiana Business Review.