28th Annual Economic Outlook Forum – BACC release – The 28th annual Economic Outlook Forum, is brought to you by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Banner Bank 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 fleet 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. EMAIL OR CALL TO REGISTER – Include: Ticket choice, Email Address, Business Name and Contact Person. Ticket Choices: Single Ticket-Chamber Member- attendance for one: $20; Single Ticket-Non Member-attendance for one: $25; Lucky Single – attendance for one, plus one beef drawing ticket – ($40 value): $35; Business Bundle – attendance for all your employees: $100; Beefy Business Bundle – attendance for all your employees, plus five beef drawing tickets ($200 value): $175. You may call with payment over the phone, 541-266-0868. Chamber Members may request to be invoiced.