March 9, 2020 – Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast Set for March 11

What: UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast on the North Carolina economy during the Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast on Wednesday, March 11.

When: Networking/lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.; the presentation begins at noon

Where: UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

About: In addition to his regular quarterly update, Connaughton will focus on:

  • His new research on North Carolina’s productivity in the 21st century. Is the state’s economic development policy stifling expansion?
  • The economic impact of the coronavirus, which has slowly spread to the United States.

Connaughton is considered one of the top regional economists in North Carolina. The Barings/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast, sponsored by Barings, covers the state’s industrial sectors and measures the health of the state economy. Connaughton, Barings professor of financial economics at UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business, also will cover national and international economic issues, including employment, energy, trade and government spending.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested at belkcollege.uncc.edu/forecast.

Media Information: Dr. Connaughton will be available on-site for follow-up questions until 1:15 p.m. and will be available by phone after 1:30 p.m. on March 11. The Belk College of Business will live tweet from the Forecast through its Twitter page (@UNCCBelkCollege) with #NCForecast

Parking/Transportation: Due to construction and other activity surrounding UNC Charlotte Center City, parking is extremely limited. The parking lots adjacent to Center Center are reserved only for faculty, staff and students with university-issued parking permits and are no longer available for event guest parking.

Parking is not guaranteed and may be limited at these locations. Media and guests are encouraged to use light rail or alternative transportation.

Parking for those with a valid handicap placard is available in the paved lot across from Center City (no additional permit needed).