BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Detroit Economic Club - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Detroit Economic Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.econclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Detroit Economic Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235303 CREATED:20241106T172319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T174036Z UID:6874-1709121600-1709130600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2023 - 2024 Detroit Red Wings DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/2023-2024-detroit-red-wings/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/K3_2132.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240226T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240430T150550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T202635Z UID:805-1708945200-1708954200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Senator Joe Manchin DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/a-conversation-with-senator-joe-manchin/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/K3_0555.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240214T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240430T152803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T152957Z UID:820-1707908400-1707917400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Presents: Secretary Yellen Joins Governor Whitmer @ DEC DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/dec-presents-secretary-yellen-joins-governor-whitmer-dec/ LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\,\, Detroit\, MI 48226\, MI\, 48070\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/K3_8593.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240206T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240430T160109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T150701Z UID:839-1707217200-1707226200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Advancing the Energy Backbone of Michigan’s Economy – Utilizing all the Tools in the Toolbox DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/jerry-norcia-advancing-the-energy-backbone-of-michigans-economy-utilizing-all-the-tools-in-the-toolbox/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/K3_7728.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240116T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240423T180432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T192020Z UID:399-1705402800-1705411800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2024 Michigan Economic Outlook DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/2024-michigan-economic-outlook/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/K5_5961.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240430T165350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T204231Z UID:858-1702465200-1702474200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:No Labels DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/no-labels/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/K3_5060.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240424T224113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T144722Z UID:492-1701255600-1701264600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with the University of Michigan’s 15th President\, Santa J. Ono DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/a-conversation-with-the-university-of-michigans-15th-president-santa-j-ono/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/K3_3434.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20241113T204929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T205539Z UID:8289-1700150400-1700157600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Suzy Siegle DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/yl-ceo-series-suzy-siegle/ LOCATION:Walsh College\, 3838 Livernois\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/K3_1271.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240430T171408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T150036Z UID:880-1699959600-1699968600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Conversation on the Economy and Monetary Policy DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/a-conversation-on-the-economy-and-monetary-policy-111423/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DEC_GOOLSBEE_6318-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240430T173818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T151652Z UID:894-1698922800-1698931800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Navigating the Return to Office DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/navigating-the-return-to-office/ LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac\, 1114 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/K3_9733.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231024T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20241205T210712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T214301Z UID:8759-1698163200-1698170400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Sandy K. Baruah DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/yl-ceo-series-sandy-k-baruah/ LOCATION:Detroit Regional Chamber\, 777 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, 48226\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/K3_8800.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20241205T204759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T210250Z UID:8717-1695744000-1695751200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: David Lewis DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/yl-ceo-series-david-lewis/ LOCATION:Jefferson East\, Inc. Neighborhood Resource Hub\, 14300 E. Jefferson Ave.\, Detroit\, 48215\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/K3_4840.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230920T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230920T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20240430T180323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T153353Z UID:915-1695209400-1695216600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Jamie Dimon DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/a-conversation-with-jamie-dimon/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/K3_3864.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230613T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235304 CREATED:20241107T182702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T183716Z UID:7967-1686654000-1686668400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2023 Detroit Tigers DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/2023-detroit-tigers/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/K4B7857.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240430T191831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T155026Z UID:958-1683802800-1683811800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Technology Impacts on Industry and How to Prepare Future Workers Now DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/technology-impacts-on-industry-and-how-to-prepare-future-workers-now/ LOCATION:Ford Field\, 2000 Brush Street\, Detroit\, Michigan\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JK46970.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230508T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230508T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20241205T203108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T204351Z UID:8718-1683561600-1683568800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Mary Culler & Carolina Pluszczynski DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/yl-ceo-series-mary-culler-carolina-pluszczynski/ LOCATION:The Book Depository\, 2050 15th Street\, Detroit\, 48216\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/JK46559.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240501T161348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T165200Z UID:1022-1681383600-1681392600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Challenging Year Ahead: The U.S. Economy Experiences a Mild Recession But Slower Inflation DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/dec-presents-stuart-hoffman/ LOCATION:Westin Book Cadillac\, 1114 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/K4B2763.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230411T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20241107T180831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T182502Z UID:7925-1681227000-1681236000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Thoughtful Urban Design for Downtown Growth - A DEC/DPTV Town Hall DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/thoughtful-urban-design-for-downtown-growth-a-dec-dptv-town-hall/ LOCATION:The Marygrove Conservancy\, 8425 W McNichols Rd.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48221\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JK45126.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230405T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240501T163946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T175035Z UID:1057-1680692400-1680701400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Move Your Bus! Keys to Productivity\, Motivation and Success in the Workplace! DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/move-your-bus-keys-to-productivity-motivation-and-success-in-the-workplace/ LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\,\, Detroit\, MI 48226\, MI\, 48070\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/K4B1801.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230328T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230328T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240502T013225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T175007Z UID:1127-1680001200-1680010200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:What Does It Take for Women to Thrive in Leadership Roles Today? DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/what-does-it-take-for-women-to-thrive-in-leadership-roles-today/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/K4B1381.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230322T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230322T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20241205T202047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T202713Z UID:8686-1679500800-1679508000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Michael Bickers DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/yl-ceo-series-michael-bickers/ LOCATION:The Marygrove Conservancy\, 8425 W McNichols Rd.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48221\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/K4B0654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230314T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230314T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240502T102640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T180528Z UID:1190-1678807800-1678816800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The Enduring Power of Live Entertainment DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-enduring-power-of-live-entertainment/ LOCATION:Fox Theatre\, 2211 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JK43274-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230310T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230310T133500 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20241107T184619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T191027Z UID:8054-1678446000-1678455300@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2022 - 2023 Detroit Red Wings DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/2022-2023-detroit-red-wings/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JK42139-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230131T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20241107T190504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T192051Z UID:8132-1675162800-1675171800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Time to Step on the Gas Michigan! DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/time-to-step-on-the-gas-michigan/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JK48499.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230112T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20241107T192316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T193722Z UID:8183-1673521200-1673530200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2023 Michigan Economic Outlook DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/2023-michigan-economic-outlook/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JK47899.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240502T131901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T161146Z UID:1247-1670842800-1670851800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Tapping the Power of Innovation and Transformation in a Dynamic Environment DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/tapping-the-power-of-innovation-and-transformation-in-a-dynamic-environment/ LOCATION:Townsend Hotel\, 100 Townsend St\, Birmingham\, MI\, 48009\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/K4B6975A-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240502T135405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T155038Z UID:1347-1670410800-1670421600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:THE GREAT RESET: The Future of Work DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-great-reset-the-future-of-work/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/K4B6756.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221130T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221130T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240502T143107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152949Z UID:1396-1669807800-1669815000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The Outlook for Monetary Policy and Observations on the Evolving Economy DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/the-outlook-for-monetary-policy-and-observations-on-the-evolving-economy/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/K4B6102.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221117T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235305 CREATED:20240502T144529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T150242Z UID:1399-1668682800-1668691800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Is the Talent War Reshaping Business? DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/is-the-talent-war-reshaping-business/ LOCATION:Townsend Hotel\, 100 Townsend St\, Birmingham\, MI\, 48009\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/K4B4377.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221027T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221027T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T235306 CREATED:20250220T201259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T205157Z UID:10136-1666884600-1666895400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2022 - 2023 Detroit Pistons DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEDIA REGISTRATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gus Faucher \n \n \n \n Sr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Gus Faucher\nSr. VP & Chief EconomistPNC Bank \n\nAugustine (Gus) Faucher is senior vice president and chief economist of The PNC Financial Services Group\, serving as the principal spokesperson on all economic issues for PNC. \nPrior to joining PNC as senior macroeconomist in December 2011\, Faucher worked for 10 years at Moody’s Analytics (formerly Economy.com)\, where he was a director and senior economist. He was responsible for running the firm’s computer model of the U.S. economy\, edited a monthly publication on the U.S. economic outlook\, covered fiscal and monetary policy\, and analyzed various regional economies. Previously\, he worked for six years at the U.S. Treasury Department and taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named senior vice president in March 2015\, deputy chief economist in February 2016\, and to his current role in April 2017. \nFaucher is frequently cited in international\, national\, and regional media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC World News\, CBS Evening News\, NBC Nightly News and Nightly Business Report\, and is regularly featured on CNBC\, CNN and Fox Business. In addition\, he appears regularly on CBS Radio\, NPR and Marketplace. \nHe serves on the board of directors of The Economic Club of Pittsburgh - the local chapter of National Association of Business Economics (NABE). He is also co-chair of the Financial Roundtable of NABE. \nFaucher earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania\, with concentrations in labor economics and public economics. He also has a B. A. in economics from Cornell University. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Wall \n \n \n \n Executive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIO\n \n \n Mike Wall\nExecutive Director\, Automotive AnalysisS&P Global Mobility \n\nMike Wall is the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Mobility\, where he leads research and insights into global vehicle markets and industry trends. He has over 25 years of experience in financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting\, and manufacturing\, helping both financial institutions and automotive manufacturers evaluate market dynamics and plan strategically. Wall’s expertise spans vehicle forecasting\, market trend analysis\, and risk assessment. Before joining S&P Global Mobility\, he was Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.\, and he has also held financial and analytical roles in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n VIEW BIO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About THIS MEETING \n \n \n \n Tariffs\, taxes\, deregulation\, inflation\, and more are top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Join Gus Faucher and Mike Bickers for an engaging discussion on the economic outlook\, alongside Mike Wall\, who will offer industry insight into the automotive sector and its role in shaping the regional economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AGENDA \n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. Network Café 11:30 a.m. Speaker ReceptionOpen to DEC Board\, Life and Gold Members with up to two accompanied guests 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:35 p.m. Program 1:30 p.m. Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS \n \n \n \n $55 – DEC Members $65 – Guests of DEC Members $90 – Non-Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRESIDING OFFICER \n \n \n \n Michael BickersRegional President\, Detroit & S.E. MIPNC Bank \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VENUE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Masonic\n \n \n\n500 Temple St\n \n \n Detroit\,\n\n MI\n\n 48201\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETAILS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 30\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n11:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n1:30 pm URL:https://www.econclub.org/meeting/2022-2023-detroit-pistons/ LOCATION:Little Caesars Arena\, 2645 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, Michigan\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/JK40881.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR