WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest College of Business and the Center for Economic Development and Research (CEDaR) will host a PNW Economic Briefing Breakfast with the Greater La Porte and Michigan City Area Chambers of Commerce from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, in the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex, Room 1155. Speakers will discuss the La Porte County economic outlook.

The program will feature a look at the economic outlook for La Porte County presented by Anthony Sindone, PNW clinical assistant professor of Finance and Economic Development and Director of CEDaR. The guest speaker will be Gene Matzat, Purdue Extension Educator – Agriculture & Natural Resources.

A question and answer period will follow with a discussion of the morning’s topics and more.

The Economic Briefing Breakfast is open to the public. Reservations are required and can be completed at www.lpchamber.com or www.mcachamber.com.

Agenda includes:

Welcome: Dr. Thomas L. Keon, Chancellor, Purdue University Northwest

Opening Comments: Dr. Jane Mutchler, Dean, College of Business, Purdue University Northwest

Guest Speaker – Gene Matzat – Purdue Extension: Agriculture trends in La Porte County and Northwest Indiana

Economic Outlook – Anthony Sindone, Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance and Economic Development-Director, Center for Economic Development and Research (CEDaR)

Economic Indicator Dashboard for La Porte County and The Region

Gross Output

Income Trends

Top Industry Clusters by output and income

Labor Force Trends: Skills gap continues

Initiatives to assist in shrinking the gap

Questions and Answers – Open Discussion