Events

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has ended the longest U.S. business expansion on record. Unlike prior business cycles, the Washington region’s economy is not disproportionately insulated from its effects. The effects will be most pronounced for service industries that rely on discretionary spending and those that have strong international ties, especially business that rely on international manufacturing.

The session will cover the industries most heavily affected by the pandemic, the anticipated impact of the crisis on economic output, and factors to consider on the recovery side.