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Save the Date: 2025 Lyons UD CEEE Economic Forecast on Feb. 27

By Lerner College

- January 9, 2025

Curious about what the future holds for our economy? Don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the curve at the University of Delaware’s 2025 Economic Forecast. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. at the Audion in the Tower at UD’s STAR Campus for an inside look at the economic forces set to shape the year ahead.

Presented by UD’s Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE) in partnership with Lyons Companies, this high-impact event will feature top experts unpacking the most critical economic trends, challenges and opportunities that could impact everything from global markets to local businesses.

Featured speakers will include:

Patrick T. Harker, president and chief executive officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and former UD president
Michael K. Farr, chief market strategist, Hightower Advisors, LLC; founder and CEO – Farr, Miller & Washington
Cristian de Ritis, deputy chief economist, Moody’s Analytics

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