Charting a Course for 2025: Economic Insights for Family Businesses
Join us to gain valuable insights as we delve to the latest economic trends and conditions to position your family business for growth and success in 2025. Scott Colbert, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management for Commerce Trust Company, will share his perspectives on the following economic factors including:
- Interest Rates: Understanding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and its impact on borrowing costs.
- Inflation Trends: Assessing inflationary pressures and their potential effects on business operations.
- Employment Outlook: Analyzing job market trends and their implications for labor costs and workforce planning.
- Market Analysis: Evaluating stock market performance and its impact on investment strategies.
- Economic Forecast: Gaining a forward-looking perspective on the economy and its potential trajectory.
Speaker:
Scott M. Colbert is the Executive Vice President, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management with Commerce Trust. He joined Commerce in 1993 and has investment responsibilities for over $24 billion in fixed income assets. Scott manages the Commerce Short-Term Government (CFSTX) and the flagship Commerce Bond (CFBNX). Scott is also one of the longest tenured 4/5-Star ranked bond fund managers in the country having directly managed these funds for 29 years. The Commerce Fixed Income Group Scott leads, has twice won in the past decade the Lipper Fund Award for the Best Overall Fixed Income Small Fund Group in the country, beating out 67 others nationally recognized fund group.
Prior to joining Commerce Bank, Scott worked for Duke Power, Fifth Third Bank, and as an adjunct professor at Xavier University. Scott received his Bachelor of Science degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1986 and received his Master of Business Administration from Xavier University in 1988. As a Chartered Financial Analyst, he has been both a Director and President of the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of St. Louis.
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST
Location
Grand Rapids Chamber
250 Monroe Ave NW Ste 150
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Fees/Admission
Member Only
$15/ Participant
