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The Read the 41st Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook Report

Read the 41st Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook Report, where University of Michigan Economists deliver a comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, key challenges, and strategic opportunities created by international and national business development initiatives driving investment into our local economy.

Oakland County Economic Outlook Report 2026-2028

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Location

Vibe Credit Union Showplace
(formerly known as Suburban Showplace)
Legacy Ballroom
46100 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374

Parking Instructions

The entrances to the Economic Outlook Luncheon are on the left side of the building. Park in this area to get as close as possible to the entrances.

EOL Parking

Agenda

11:00-11:15 AM - Check-in Begins

11:30 AM - Luncheon Begin

12:15 PM - Presentation of the Colors

12:30 PM - Welcome
Dom Holmes, Director of Economic Development

Executive Remarks
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive

12:45 PM - Oakland County Economic Outlook Report
Dr. Gabriel M. Ehrlich, Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics, University of Michigan

1:15 PM - Panel Discussion: International Attraction, Local Investment

1:50 PM - Sponsor Recognition and Closing Remarks

2:00 PM - Close

Thank You 2026 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

OCC

Diamond Sponsors

Farbman Motorola Solutions

Silver Sponsors

First Independence Bank HED Oxford Bank
Bronze Sponsors
AKA Architects Inc. Astemo Automation Alley Dewpoint Donyati
F&M Bank Lake Michigan Credit Union Meijer Oakland County Michigan Works! Plante Moran

Table Sponsors

Bamboo Royal Oak Blue Chip Talent City of Southfield Gallagher Gesher Human Services Independent Bank
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