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Economic Outlook 25

The 40th Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook Report

The 40th Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook Luncheon, Thursday, May 22, 2025, explored the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities that Main Street downtowns/corridors and local small businesses face in today's dynamic landscape.

Oakland County Economic Outlook Report 2025-2027

Event Organizers

 ED Logo  Oakland Thrive Logo Main Street Oakland County 25 Year Anniversary 

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Location

Suburban Collection 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

11:30 AM - Check-in Begins

Noon - Luncheon Begin

12:30 PM - Presentation of the Colors

12:45 PM - Welcome
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive

Executive Remarks
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive 

1:00 PM - Oakland County Economic Outlook Report
Dr. Gabriel M. Ehrlich, Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics,
University of Michigan 

1:30 PM - Panel Discussion: Main Street Downtowns/Corridors and Oakland County Small Business Development

MODERATOR:
Dom Holmes, Director, Oakland County Economic Development

PANELISTS:
John Bry, Administrator, Main Street Oakland County Coordinating Program and Local Business Development, Oakland County, Waterford

Cornell Fairley, Owner, C. Care Lawn Services, Rochester Hills

Deya Merchand, Owner, Designed Mindfully, City of Pontiac

Jasaun Moncrief, Adam Divine Analytics, Oakland Thrive Business-to-Business Technical Service Provider/ Consultant, Bloomfield Hills

Kristi Trevarrow Executive Director, Rochester Downtown Development

1:50 PM - Sponsor Recognition and Closing Remarks

2:00 PM - Close

Thank You 2025 Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

 Farbman  OCC 60th

Silver Sponsors

 Donyati  Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Bronze Sponsors
Automation Alley Ballard Associates LLC
 Blue Chip Talent Dewpoint
Goldman Sachs: 10,000 Small businesses Oakland County Michigan Works!
 Oakland University Trace3

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