The Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT) and the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) will host the 2026 Business & Economic Outlook on Oct. 30, bringing business leaders, industry professionals and regional stakeholders together for a morning of expert insights and economic analysis.
The free event will take place 8 a.m.-noon at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, with registration and a continental breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Designed to help regional businesses and organizations understand the forces shaping the economic landscape, the event will feature perspectives from leaders in government, economic development, construction, financial services and energy policy. Presentations will examine factors influencing the region’s growth and development, along with broader trends affecting the U.S. economy.
The 2026 speaker lineup includes:
“Business leaders need reliable information and diverse perspectives to make sound decisions in an evolving marketplace,” said Kevin Comerford, Chair of NWIBRT’s Education Committee. “This event allows attendees to hear from experts across a range of sectors and gain valuable insights on the issues and opportunities ahead.”
The 2026 Business & Economic Outlook is free for NWIBRT members. Additional details and registration information are available at https://www.nwibrt.org.
