BACC release – 28th annual Economic Outlook Forum, is brought to you by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce as virtual program, this year, utilizing a Zoom format. It is scheduled for Friday December 11th from 7:30 am to 10:00 am. South coast residents will have the opportunity to hear from renowned economists and local leaders about projects of importance to our area. The conference features Economist John Mitchell (M&H Economic Consultants), who will provide the keynote address on the national and regional pictures. John has the unique talent of making economics both interesting and entertaining. An overview of the Coos County and Coos Bay area economy will be provided by Guy Tauer, of the Oregon Employment Department. Areas of focus this year center around the many impacts of both commercial and recreational fishing in our area, together with the overall impact of tourism on the South Coast. One local update will feature John Burns, CEO of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, discussing the small boat basin operation, the shipyard and other commercial support services. Another update will stress the economic impact to our area coming from the view of the fishing flee,t with Nancy Fitzpatrick of the Albacore Commission and Salmon Commission. The third session will focus on the impact of recreational fishing and the overall value of tourism to the South Coast with Janice Langlinais of the CB NB VCB. The popular feature “Home Grown Business Successes” will highlight operations who are actively linked into the community as well as successful entrepreneurs. These will include Clausen’s Oysters and the Coos Golf Club. Clark Walworth will be our program Master of Ceremonies, once again. The forum is open to everyone. So mark it down, December 11th, and come by the Chamber Office at 145 Central Avenue in Coos Bay or call at 541-266-0868 to purchase your tickets. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, professional business organization made up of the Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston communities. The Chamber works for a healthy economic climate of good jobs, more customers and efficient government. The Chamber’s strength lies in the number and diversity of its membership. With over 530 members strong representing every aspect of this area’s economy, we use their vast collective experiences and energy to make a positive difference in our community.
