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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Chamber luncheon looks at area’s economic forecast
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by Chad Swiatecki
Austin Chamber’s annual Economic Outlook luncheon will look at the business prospects – including larger businesses – for the Austin region following the recent presidential election, and will also look at the city’s ongoing affordability issues. The featured speaker will be Alan McKnight, executive vice president and chief investment officer for Regions Bank. The affordability panel discussion will include Monica Medina, president and CEO of Texas Housing Conservancy, and Ann Huff Stevens, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Registration is available online.
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