What is in store for the Big Island economy in 2015?

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Officials of the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce will host the 40th annual First Hawaiian Bank Hawaii County Business Outlook Forum Thursday evening in the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Moku‘ola Room. Check-in will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Chamber meeting and Outlook presentation will begin at 5 p.m.

Officials of the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce will host the 40th annual First Hawaiian Bank Hawaii County Business Outlook Forum Thursday evening in the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Moku‘ola Room. Check-in will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Chamber meeting and Outlook presentation will begin at 5 p.m.

Jack P. Suyderhoud, professor of Business Economics at the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will provide the “Big Island Economic Forecast for 2015.”

Ken Miller, chief investment strategist and director of investment services at First Hawaiian Bank, will address the “U.S. and Global Economic Forecast and Market Analysis.”

The public is encouraged to attend this event to hear of the upcoming changes in the economic climate on the Big Island. Cost is $30 for HICC members and $35 for non-members and includes a cocktail and pupu reception following the presentations. Two complimentary beverage tickets are included.

For more information and to register, call the Chamber at 935-7178. Established in 1898, the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce is an organization comprised of businesses and professionals who work together to provide leadership via services and advocacy for the business community while promoting the economic well-being of Hawaii Island as a whole.