Annual Economic Outlook Conference
Reserve your seat for $40
Featuring Dr. Nathan Perry
Professor of Economics, Colorado Mesa University
Dr. Perry is the Western Slope’s go-to economist, writing the quarterly economic newsletters for Mesa, Montrose, and Delta Counties and presenting regularly on the economic conditions of Western Colorado, the state, and the nation.
His keynotes are data-rich, candid, and dynamic — weaving in the live issues of the moment, from tariffs and AI to housing and labor markets, rather than recycling last year’s slides.
This year Dr. Perry takes the stage for a full 75-minute presentation on the 2027 economic outlook — local, state, and national.
Program Participants
Local leaders taking the stage on December 2
Dr. Nathan Perry
Keynote Speaker
Professor of Economics
Colorado Mesa University
Joe Kirby
Montrose County Manager
County Address
Justin Tubbs
Panel Moderator
Managing Editor
Montrose Business Times
Tonya Maddox
Host
Our Town Matters
The Morning at a Glance
Breakfast, networking, expo, panel, and keynote — all before lunch
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8:00 AMDoors Open — Breakfast, Networking & Expo Marketplace
Hot breakfast by The Stone House, premium coffee bar; vendors staffed
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9:00 AMWelcome & Sponsor Recognition
Our Town Matters • Tonya Maddox
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9:10 AMMontrose County Address
County Manager • Joe Kirby
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9:20 AMPanel Discussion
Moderated by Justin Tubbs, Managing Editor, Montrose Business Times • ~40 min • Local leaders on what the outlook means for Montrose
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10:15 AMKeynote: 2027 Economic Outlook
Dr. Nathan Perry • 75 minutes
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11:30 AMAudience Q&A
Dr. Perry + panelists
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11:45 AMClosing Remarks & Door Prizes
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12:00 PMAdjourn
New This Year: Local Panel
“What the Outlook Means for Montrose” — moderated by Justin Tubbs
A major Montrose employer
Energy, manufacturing, or healthcare leader on hiring, investment, and growth outlook
TBD
Local real estate / development leader
Housing is a top priority for the Montrose community
TBD
Workforce / economic-development leader
Talent pipeline, training programs, and workforce trends shaping Montrose
TBD
Regional banker
Lending conditions & business confidence
TBD
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This event is made possible by their generous support
Sponsorship opportunities are still available — contact us to learn more.
Tickets & Sponsorship
Breakfast included with every ticket
Individual ticket • through Nov 11
Regular price after Nov 11
$40 per seat — includes vendor booth
Table of 8, logo, recognition, expo booth
6-ft booth & 2 tickets
Make the decisions that shape your year
before the year even begins.
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