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2021 Economic Outlook Summit

The Economic Outlook brings together well-respected economists, researchers, and government leaders to discuss the most recent information on the local economy with an emphasis on the real estate market along with detailed information on economic development in the greater Richmond Highway corridor.

2021 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

With the Presidential election behind us and the Covid-19 vaccine being distributed, what is the outlook for 2021? What will happen with interest rates, housing, growth, and job creation on a regional and local level? Tune in to Economic Outlook 2021 for the most current information on these important topics.

The 2021 Economic Outlook will be Thursday, March 18, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, and will be presented as a Zoom meeting.

Featured speakers are:

  • Molly Boesel, Principal Economist, CoreLogic
  • Terry Clower, Ph.D., Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University
  • Barbara Byron, Director, Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development
  • Liz Hagg, Deputy Director, Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development

This is a joint event of Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce and Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation.

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Event Date March, 19

Event Time 12:30am - 2:00am

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