Business Breakfast Series

For a local perspective on the economy, the Business Breakfast Series provides insight from Charlotte-area experts about the impact of global economic and business trends on North Carolina and the Charlotte community.

Past speakers include:

  • Jay Bryson, Global Economist for Wells Fargo
  • George V. Brown, Director, Renewable Strategy and Policy for Duke Energy
  • Anabel González, Minister of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica

Business Breakfast Series Events

February 22, 2024: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo

Jay Bryson will provide the global economic outlook for 2024 including forecasts of GDP growth in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, unemployment and labor market, inflation, and interest rates in the world's major economies.

March 29, 2023: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo

Jay Bryson will provide the global economic outlook for 2023 including forecasts of GDP growth in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, unemployment and labor market, inflation, and interest rates in the world's major economies.

February 11: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director & Acting Chief Economist at Wells Fargo

Jay Bryson will present his annual analysis on financial markets and macroeconomic developments in the global economy. He will also provide a brief economic outlook for 2020 which will include forecasts of GDP growth rates, inflation rates, and interest rates in the major economies of the world.

April 30: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. John Shin, Senior G10 FX Strategist, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research

Uncertainty in the Global Currency markets is rampant. Join John Shin, Senior G10 Strategist with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, as he discusses the outlook for the US Dollar, Interest Rates, and expectations from the Fed. John will also discuss impact & aftermath of Brexit and implications of the US trade disputes with China.