The Economic Summit is back! We’re sure you’ve noticed that the world has, and continues to, be undergoing an almost unprecedented state of change and tumult, so we will be working to bring you the most up-to-date analysis and commentary.
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Upcoming Events
South County Economic Summit
May 9, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Granada Theatre
The program will run from 4:30 to 6:00 pm with a reception to follow. Speakers include Founder and Executive Chairman of Caruso, Rick Caruso; Principal at Radius Commercial Real Estate, Gene Deering; and Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic Forecast Project, Peter Rupert.
Tickets are included with every sponsorship and individual tickets are available through UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures.
Recent Events
2024 South County Economic Summit
May 9, 2024
A conversation with Rick Caruso, Founder and Executive Chairman of Caruso. Presentations included an update on Santa Barbara's State Street: Running of the Bulls by Gene Deering, Principal at Radius Commercial, Inc. and an Economic Update by Professor Peter Rupert. View Peter's slides here.
2022 North County Midyear Event
June 29, 2022
A presentation on the opportunities and obstacles for Santa Barbara’s North County economy.
2022 South County Economic Summit
May 4, 2022
Topics focused on the local south coast economy – from residential to commercial real estate, housing, jobs and investing in turbulent times. Missed the event? Watch the recording.
The Fed’s Latest Outlook
February 24, 2022
Featuring Fed Governor Christopher Waller and EFP Director Professor Peter Rupert.
The Fed’s New Thinking
May 6, 2021
A conversation with Loretta Mester, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
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