Raleigh, NC – The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts was abuzz this morning as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered for the Economic Forecast 2026, presented by Wells Fargo. The event offered a timely and comprehensive look at the national and regional economic outlook as the new year begins. Attendees started the day with a valuable hour of networking and breakfast, followed by the program in the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.
The program delivered a high-caliber lineup of speakers. National perspectives were provided by Tom Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Tim Quinlan of Wells Fargo, offering attendees key insights into broader economic forces shaping 2026. Tom mentioned, “Build more houses if you want affordable housing. Tim spoke about the fact that economic symbols are all around us in the community.
Connecting these national trends to local realities were regional leaders Danielle Y. Clermont, CEO of Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS, and Brian Leary, EVP COO of Highwood Properties, Inc. Their discussion centered on how the broader economic picture translates into specific challenges, opportunities, and development trends for businesses operating in the Triangle area…