The Atlantic Magazine recently awarded the US economy "superstar status" – calling it the "Taylor Swift" of global economies – for its robust sustained performance. Closer to home, Central Ohio's economy also appears to be roaring along, with the region leading the Buckeye State in growth. What's in store for Central Ohio's economy and our region in 2025? Hear what the year ahead looks like for Central Ohio's economy from a panel of leading experts at CMC's first program of 2025 and one of the year's most popular forums.

Featuring:

Dr. Joyce Chen, Professor of Economics in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University

Kathy Bostjancic, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Nationwide Mutual

Dr. Bill LaFayette, Owner, Regionomics

The host is Benjamin Lanka, Business Editor, The Columbus Dispatch.

This forum was sponsored by Smoot Construction, Frost Brown Todd, The Columbus Region, Ian Alexander Photography, and PNC.

The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. Our livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch.

This forum was supported by Vue Columbus.

This forum was recorded before a live audience at Vue Columbus in the Brewery District on January 8, 2025.