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The 41st Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook Report
Join us at the 41st Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook Luncheon, April, 22, 2026, as 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.
Reserved seats are for sponsors only; to secure a table you will need to sponsor a table for $1,000. All other seats are first come first served.
Tickets are $85 each; Includes Lunch and Economic Outlook Summary. General admission only; if you are attending with a group, consider sponsoring a table. Registration closes on April 15, 2026 or when sold out.
Event Organizers
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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.
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
Sean Carlson, Deputy County Executive
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
Sponsorships Available
Support a thriving Oakland County economy by sponsoring The Economic Outlook!
For more information and to secure sponsorship packages, contact evansb@oaklandthrive.org or use the form.
DIAMOND SPONSOR $10,000
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GOLD SPONSOR $7,500
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SILVER SPONSOR $5,000
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BRONZE SPONSOR $2,500
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TABLE SPONSOR $1,000
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Thank You 2026 Sponsors
Presenting/Diamond Sponsors
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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 |
Gesher Human Services | Independent Bank |
| J.P.Morgan | Oakland County Michigan Works! | Oakland County Michigan Works! Troy | Oakland University |
Previous Economic Outlook Reports and Materials
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Report 2025-2027
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Report 2024-2026
- Oakland County’s 39th Economic Outlook Forecast - Video Presentation
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Report 2023-2025
- Oakland County’s 38th Economic Outlook Forecast - Video Presentation
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Report 2022-2024
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Presentation 2022-2024
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Report 2021-2023
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Presentation 2021-2023
- Oakland County’s 36th Economic Outlook Forecast - Video Presentation
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Summary 2020-2022
- Oakland County 35th Economic Outlook Presentation
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Summary 2019-2021
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Final Report 2019-2021
- Oakland County Economic Outlook Summary 2018-2020