BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Detroit Economic Club - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224921 CREATED:20240717T174053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T153257Z UID:4382-1728403200-1728410400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: David C. Dauch 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-c-dauch/ LOCATION:AAM World HQ\, One Dauch Drive\, Detroit\, MI\, 48211\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/K3_1971.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T134500 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20241002T173008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T202449Z UID:5543-1728556200-1728567900@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Presents Special Guest Speaker: President Donald J. Trump 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-special-guest-speaker-president-donald-j-trump/ 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/2024/10/K5_2143.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241015T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20240820T190534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T143437Z UID:4992-1728990000-1728999000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Michigan’s Competitive Advantage: Harnessing the Power of the University Research Corridor 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/michigans-competitive-advantage-harnessing-the-power-of-the-university-research-corridor/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2486crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20241004T132041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T202533Z UID:5567-1729594800-1729605600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Liz Cheney and Jonathan Karl 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-liz-cheney-and-jonathan-karl/ 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/2024/10/2024_10_18_DEC_Cheney_1469-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20240904T160454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T160615Z UID:5195-1730188800-1730194200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Peer Group - Business Development 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-peer-group-business-development-102924/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Business-Development-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20240924T185449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T173316Z UID:5366-1730995200-1731002400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL NETWORKING EVENT: Dave & Buster's 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-networking-event-dave-and-busters/ LOCATION:Dave & Buster’s\, 19375 Victor Pkwy\, Livonia\, 48152\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dave-Busters_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20240904T160454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T160454Z UID:5225-1731484800-1731490200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Peer Group - Finance 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-peer-group-finance-111324/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Finance-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20240821T190458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T213254Z UID:5139-1731600000-1731607200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Ray Scott 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-ray-scott/ LOCATION:Lear Corporation World HQ Product Showroom\, 21557 Telegraph Rd.\, Southfield\, 48033\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_11_14_DEC_YL_Lear_1798-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20240904T160454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T193125Z UID:5235-1732089600-1732095000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Peer Group - IT 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-peer-group-it-112024/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IT-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T100000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224922 CREATED:20240904T153457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T173702Z UID:5006-1732177800-1732183200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR: Unlock Your Potential in Work and Life 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-professional-development-seminar-unlock-your-potential-in-work-and-life/ LOCATION:Lawrence Technological University\, 21000 W 10 Mile Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48025\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/YL-PD-Unlock-Your-Potential-in-Work-and-Life_featured.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241203T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20241021T172724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T205016Z UID:6052-1733223600-1733232600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The State of the U.S. 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-state-of-the-u-s-economy-kugler/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/K3_0099.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20240904T160454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T135354Z UID:5167-1733299200-1733304600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Peer Group - Marketing/Communications 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-peer-group-marketing-communications-120424/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MarketingCommunications-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20241029T143721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T214058Z UID:6133-1736870400-1736877600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Sam Klemet 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-sam-klemet/ LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\,\, Detroit\, MI 48226\, MI\, 48070\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/K3_1070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20241113T205711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T185645Z UID:6387-1737457200-1737466200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:2025 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/2025-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/2025/01/K3_1284.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20241210T210502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T165353Z UID:8508-1738857600-1738864800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Rachel Stewart 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-rachel-stewart/ LOCATION:Gardner White\, 4445 N Atlantic Blvd\, Auburn Hills\, 48326\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/K3_2356.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250303T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250303T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20241209T211833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T153728Z UID:8583-1740999600-1741008600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:A Climate Optimist’s Stand for Our Planet 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-climate-optimists-stand-for-our-planet/ 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/2025/03/K5_2033.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250305T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20260309T220143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210214Z UID:14700-1741195800-1741204800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Gold Member Dinner with Mary Culler 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/gold-member-dinner-with-mary-culler/ LOCATION:Phoenicia\, 588 S. Old Woodward\, Birmingham\, 48009\, United States CATEGORIES:Gold Members Only,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mary-Culler-Gold-Member-Dinner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20250115T214133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T153955Z UID:9254-1741622400-1741629600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Arn Tellem 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-arn-tellem/ LOCATION:Henry Ford Health Pistons Performance Center\, 6201 2nd Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/K3_3404.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20260309T215310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T211332Z UID:14692-1742491800-1742500800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Gold Member Dinner with Jeff Donofrio 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/gold-member-dinner-with-jeff-donofrio/ LOCATION:Detroit Athletic Club\, 241 Madison St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States CATEGORIES:Gold Members Only,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jeff-Donofrio-Gold-Member-Dinner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250331T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20250306T201359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T140821Z UID:10308-1743418800-1743427800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Cementing Michigan’s Leadership in National Security\, Advanced Manufacturing\, and Innovation 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/cementing-michigans-leadership-in-national-security-advanced-manufacturing-and-innovation/ LOCATION:The Masonic\, 500 Temple St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/K5_5192.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20250219T205820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T160813Z UID:9426-1744185600-1744191000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Peer Group: Marketing/Communications 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-peer-group-marketing-communications-040925/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MarketingCommunications-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20250320T162307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T183757Z UID:10500-1744628400-1744637400@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Presents: The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer 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-the-honorable-gretchen-whitmer-2025/ LOCATION:MotorCity Casino Hotel\, 2901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/K5_7568.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250421T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20250311T185858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T143240Z UID:10395-1745233200-1745242200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:The 2025 Detroit Lions are On the Clock! 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-2025-detroit-lions-are-on-the-clock/ 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/2025/04/K5_8404.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224923 CREATED:20250219T205820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T135354Z UID:9424-1745481600-1745487000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Peer Group: Finance 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-peer-group-finance-042425/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Finance-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224924 CREATED:20250321T130213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T135341Z UID:10492-1745510400-1745517600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | YL NETWORKING EVENT: Mixology & Mingle 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-networking-event-mixology-mingle/ LOCATION:Syndicate Ferndale\, 140 Vester Ave.\, Ferndale\, 48220\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/YL-Networking-Mix-Mingle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224924 CREATED:20260309T215558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T210631Z UID:14695-1745515800-1745524800@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Gold Member Dinner with Mike 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/gold-member-dinner-with-mike-bickers/ LOCATION:Detroit Athletic Club\, 241 Madison St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States CATEGORIES:Gold Members Only,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mike-Bickers-Gold-Member-Dinner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224924 CREATED:20250324T144522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T200756Z UID:10532-1746028800-1746036000@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:YL CEO SERIES: Gary Miles 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-gary-miles/ LOCATION:Detroit News Sterling Heights Operations\, 6200 Metropolitan Parkway\, Sterling Heights\, 48312\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/K5_3280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250506T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224924 CREATED:20250403T184222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T140033Z UID:10555-1746529200-1746538200@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:Racing Toward Impact: The Grand Prix in Downtown Detroit 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/racing-toward-impact-the-grand-prix-in-downtown-detroit/ 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/2025/05/K3_0070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224924 CREATED:20250219T205819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T135354Z UID:9423-1746691200-1746696600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:DEC Peer Group: IT 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-peer-group-it-050825/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IT-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T093000 DTSTAMP:20260422T224924 CREATED:20250219T205820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T135354Z UID:9425-1747123200-1747128600@www.econclub.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | DEC Peer Group: Business Development 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-peer-group-business-development-051325/ LOCATION:WTW – Southfield\, 26555 Evergreen Rd\, Southfield\, MI\, 48076\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Peer Group,Members Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.econclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Business-Development-Peer-Group_2024_featured.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR