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Economic Outlook Presentation
March 3, 2021 @ 11:30 AM
THE JASPER CHAMBER IS EXCITED TO PRESENT THIS PROGRAM
TO MEMBERS OF THE JASPER CHAMBER AND TO THE BUSINESS
COMMUNITY & COMMUNITY AT-LARGE IN DUBOIS COUNTY.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Time – presentation will last about one hour.
No charge to attend this virtual presentation. Please RSVP and we will then send you the Zoom Link.
RSVP to: chamber@jasperin.org or call: 812-482-6866
We are pleased to welcome Uric Dufrene from IU Southeast to give his annual Economic Outlook
Presentation will include:
–Regional outlook for 2021
–Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on industries, employment and wages in Jasper Micropolitan area
–Connection between the regional economy and national economic indicators.
–Latest information on the regional labor market, with an emphasis on Jasper Micropolitan area
–Occupations and skills in demand for Jasper Micropolitan area.
Brief Presenter Bio:
Uric Dufrene holds the Sanders Chair in Business at IU Southeast, and the rank of Professor of Finance. As the Sanders Chair in Business, he gives the annual outlook for Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville at the annual Economic Outlook Breakfast and Mid- Year Outlook programs. Professor Dufrene also speaks to various community groups and organizations across Southern Indiana and provides commentary on the economy to various media outlets.
He obtained his BS and MBA from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana and his Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi. Professor Dufrene began his career as an Assistant Professor of Finance in the School of Business and then served as Dean of the School of Business for 7 years. He recently completed a 7-year term as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the chief academic officer for the campus. He teaches corporate finance in the School of Business at IU Southeast.