Can a Happy Hour lead to a better understanding of the state of the economy? It can when it’s the preamble to the Philadelphia Business Journal's "State of the Economy" event!

Join Center City Business Association and Philadelphia Public Relations Association for a Happy Hour Breakfast Networking session at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s second annual State of the Economy event – at City Winery.

This program will feature a presentation on the current state of the economy by Ryotaro Tashiro, outreach economist and adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. This will be followed by a panel discussion Moderated by Philadelphia Business Journal Senior Reporter Jeff Blumenthal featuring financial services industry leaders — Diversified Search CEO Aileen Alexander, Hamilton Lane co-CEO Erik Hirsch, Fox Rothschild Chairman Mark Morris — offering their views on major issues facing the local and broader economy and the impact on their businesses and those of their clients.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
8:00 AM to 8:45 AM: Happy Hour Breakfast - Networking
8:45 AM to 9:20 AM: State of the Economy: Opening remarks and Keynote
9:20 AM to 10:30 AM: Panel discussion and Q&A

For PPRA Members: To get the Member price of $25 register for the event on Center City Business Association’s website. After clicking “Register Now," select the Guest option and, after filling in your information, enter code 15off to apply the discount. Non-PPRA members can register at the regular rate of $40.