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2025 Economic Trends | EVENT RECAP

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:00 – 11:30 am

Orchard Conference Center at CSUN


As the business landscape evolves—impacted by wildfires, rising costs, workforce shifts, and technological advancements—this event provides the insights and connections needed to navigate change and seize new opportunities.

Panel Topics & Discussion Points

1. Economic Outlook

Impact of local policies on community development and business reinvestment.
Strategies to navigate inflation, government debt, and workforce challenges.
Funding opportunities for small businesses and how to access them.
Best practices for business collaboration and economic resilience.

2. Market Impact: Insurance + Real Estate

Post-wildfire insurance challenges and their effect on businesses.
Trends in commercial real estate and strategies for business recovery.
Rising cybersecurity threats and increasing litigation risks for businesses.
The role of cloud computing and IT solutions in business growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the Valley’s future.

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ECONOMIC TRENDS PANEL


MODERATOR:
Dr. Glen Whitman

Chair of Economics
David Nazarian College of Business
& Economics at CSUN

Scott Alderton
Managing Partner
Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP

Paula Bahamon
Senior Vice President Community Development
Mission Valley Bank

Katherine Hren
Partner
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP

Meghan Pinchuk
Chief Investment Officer
Morton Wealth

Angie Richards
Vice President, Employee Benefits
Poms & Associates


MARKET IMPACT:
INSURANCE + REAL ESTATE PANEL


MODERATOR:
Joe Gubic
Partner
Citrin Cooperman

Tim Gaspar
CEO
Gaspar Insurance Services

Sam Glendon
First Vice President, Los Angeles North
CBRE

Nick Mancini
President
The Tech Consultants

John Parker
Co-Founder
Parker Brown

Danone Simpson
President & CEO
Montage Insurance Solutions

 

 

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