Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook
About the Event
The one-day conference “Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook” was sponsored by the Research Department’s regional group and was held Nov. 4, 2016 at the Dallas Fed. Future installments of the series will rotate between the Dallas Fed and its branches in Houston, El Paso and San Antonio.
Agenda
Friday, Nov. 4 |
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8:00 a.m. |
Check-In and Continental Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
9:15 a.m. |
Session 1: Economic Outlooks |
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Speakers will give an overview of recent developments in the global economy, with a focus on the euro area and China, and potential implications for the U.S. economy; discuss recent developments in the U.S. and how they impact the national economic outlook; and highlight the state economy, which has weathered the energy sector decline. International United States Texas |
10:30 a.m. |
Break |
10:45 a.m. |
Session 2: Regional Focus |
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Speakers will focus on economic trends in the major regions within Texas. Presentations will detail challenges and opportunities unique to each area. Highlights will include effects from ongoing energy sector weakness, the impact of Mexico and the maquiladora industry, and factors that are contributing to growth in the major metros. South Texas Gulf Coast West Texas North Texas |
Noon |
Lunch: The Nation’s Gloomy Long-Term Fiscal Outlook |
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Jason Saving |
1:00 p.m. |
Session 3: North Texas—Business Services Center |
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What makes North Texas attractive to businesses? Business leaders whose companies now call this region home will talk about what’s bringing them here, whether they expect that trend to continue, and what they see as the future of the region. Phillip Strong Adrian Mijares Elizondo Steve Hemperly |
2:15 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |