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SUMMARY:FEMA Economic Outlook General Session & Shortline Legends Hall of F
 ame Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The session begins with the presentation of Farm Equipment Ma
 gazine's Shortline Legends Hall of Fame presentation. This year's impressi
 ve class includes Gerry Bourgault of Bourgault Industries\, Ricky Brown of
  Brown Manufacturing\, Jim Hellbusch of Duo Lift Manufacturing\, Gregg Sau
 der of 360\, and Harley Summers of Summers Manufacturing.\n\nFollowing the
  presention\, members will learn from the dynamic duo of Patrick and Jere
 my\, both Principal Economists with Stantec\, will focus on key factors im
 pacting FEMA members\, with economic outlooks including:\n• Trends in ma
 rkets impacting the Farm Equipment Manufacturing industry as they relate t
 o domestic demand\n• The financial health of U.S. businesses and consume
 rs and their capacity to drive investment\n• Cost escalation factors\, p
 articularly the rising costs of materials and production\n\nDiscover the v
 ibrant and exciting side of Economics. Similar to the camaraderie found in
  the early 2000s sitcom Scrubs\, these lifelong friends have collaborated 
 for years\, bringing genuine passion to the field of Economics. Their miss
 ion is to transform the perception of economics\, turning negativity on it
 s head. Yes\, they have their degrees\, have been published in print\, fea
 tured as guests on podcasts\, and have delivered countless keynote present
 ations. However\, their most cherished achievement is resonating with dive
 rse audiences\, whether it’s senior executives\, inquisitive Wall Street
  Journal readers\, or casual presentation attendees who came for the coffe
 e but stayed for the insights. With an abundance of news and information a
 vailable\, these hosts guide their audience to look beyond the headlines a
 nd focus on what truly matters. By delving into the intricacies of the bus
 iness cycle\, the duo unpacks the trends that matter\, offering management
  solutions to help better plan for the future.\n\n(Local Time: 9:00 AM - 1
 0:15 AM)
LOCATION:Salon DE - 3rd Floor
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