On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the 2024 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon will be held in person at the Sheraton Madison Hotel. Co-hosted by WBA and WisPolitics and WisBusiness — two non-partisan news organizations based in Madison — the two-hour event will focus specifically on the housing market and interest rates. As such, Mark Eppli, housing market expert and director of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Business School, will be this year’s keynote speaker. Additionally, a panel — including Forward Analytics’ Dale Knapp — will provide national and regional insights on workforce, wages, and prospects for growth.
Don’t miss this unique Midwest and national economic forecast for 2024!
Presented by the Wisconsin Bankers Association
Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.–Noon CT
Prepare for 2024 by joining an economic discussion with Ron Feldman, first vice president and chief operating officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
Bankers are encouraged to invite their business clients to virtually share these economic insights. Individual or group registration rates will be available.
Who Should Attend?
Bank leaders with an interest in the economic and business environment will find value in hearing from our nationally recognized speaker. Bankers are encouraged to invite their business customers to attend as a part of the bank’s group of attendees. Group pricing is available for your bank. Associate Members are also invited to register to attend.
Registration Information
Registration is available individually or as a group. Take advantage of our group pricing to invite additional staff and business customers to join your bank in attending!
Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for this multi-state event. Contact WBA’s Nick Loppnow via email for more information.
Media Inquiries: For a Media Registration for the event, please contact WBA’s Cassandra Krause at 608-441-1216 or via email. Advance registration is required.
Don’t miss this unique Midwest and national economic forecast for 2023!
Presented by the Wisconsin Bankers Association, in partnership with the Michigan Bankers Association, Minnesota Bankers Association, and Missouri Bankers Association
Thursday, January 12, 2023 – 10:30 a.m. – Noon CT (11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET)
Prepare for 2023 by joining an economic outlook with St. Louis Fed President James Bullard during this virtual event. Then listen to Augustine Faucher, Chief Economist with the PNC Financial Services Group, as he shares what he expects in 2023 and beyond.
Bankers are encouraged to invite their business clients to virtually share these economic insights. Individual or group registration rates are available.
Virtual Forum Agenda
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. CT
An Economic Outlook with Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard
Time will be allotted for open Q & A.
11:15 a.m.–Noon CT
Recession Risks Elevated in 2023 as Fed Raises Interest Rates to Fight Inflation – Augustine (Gus) Faucher
Who Should Attend?
Bank leaders with an interest in the economic and business environment will find value in hearing from our nationally-recognized speakers. Bankers are encouraged to invite their business customers to attend as a part of the bank’s group of attendees. Group pricing is available for your bank. Associate Members of the presenting state bankers associations are also invited to register to attend.
Registration Information
Registration is available individually or as a group. Take advantage of our group pricing to invite additional staff and business customers to join your bank in attending!
- Individual Registration – $39/connection
- Group Registration – up to 10 virtual connections – $149/group
Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for this multi-state event. Contact WBA’s Nick Loppnow via email for more information.
Media Inquiries: For a Media Registration for the event, please contact WBA’s Cassandra Krause at 608-441-1216 or ckrause@wisbank.com. Advance registration is required.
WBA/ABA The Banking Industry
The Banking Industry is an essential introduction to the business of banking. The course covers the evolution of banking since the 2008 financial crisis, the role of banks in the U.S. economy and the environment in which banks operate and compete. It provides a look into various banking career tracks to inspire and prepare and motivate new bankers and covers innovations in financial products.
Audience: Anyone who needs an introduction to banking, whether just starting a career or a more experienced professional from a different industry.
Price: $215
WBA/ABA The Banking Industry
The Banking Industry is an essential introduction to the business of banking. The course covers the evolution of banking since the 2008 financial crisis, the role of banks in the U.S. economy and the environment in which banks operate and compete. It provides a look into various banking career tracks to inspire and prepare and motivate new bankers and covers innovations in financial products.
Audience: Anyone who needs an introduction to banking, whether just starting a career or a more experienced professional from a different industry.
Price: $215
A fundamental study of how money functions in the U.S. and world economies. How money supply, the banking system, the Federal Reserve and the federal government are all interrelated, and how changes in the financial system can affect individuals, businesses, and governments on a world-wide basis are covered.
The required textbook for this course is Money and Banking.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to order the required book for this course. We recommend that you FIRST select and add your course session to the shopping cart, then select your preferred format of book from the “Recommended Training” options that appear alongside the shopping cart.
Audience: Bank personnel who have not had a formal course in money and banking and who wish to increase their understanding of the banking industry; officer trainees through the mid-management level.
Price: $430
A fundamental study of how money functions in the U.S. and world economies. How money supply, the banking system, the Federal Reserve and the federal government are all interrelated, and how changes in the financial system can affect individuals, businesses, and governments on a world-wide basis are covered.
The required textbook for this course is Money and Banking.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to order the required book for this course. We recommend that you FIRST select and add your course session to the shopping cart, then select your preferred format of book from the “Recommended Training” options that appear alongside the shopping cart.
Audience: Bank personnel who have not had a formal course in money and banking and who wish to increase their understanding of the banking industry; officer trainees through the mid-management level.
Price: $430
WBA/ABA The Banking Industry
The Banking Industry is an essential introduction to the business of banking. The course covers the evolution of banking since the 2008 financial crisis, the role of banks in the U.S. economy and the environment in which banks operate and compete. It provides a look into various banking career tracks to inspire and prepare and motivate new bankers and covers innovations in financial products.
Audience: Anyone who needs an introduction to banking, whether just starting a career or a more experienced professional from a different industry.
Price: $215