About the Index & Survey
The Greater
Lansing Business Index and Survey luncheon series
provides a uniquely local perspective on the
mid-Michigan economy. Area experts present key
statistics and insight that can be applied immediately
to make important business decisions.
The Greater Lansing Business
Index, supported by Capitol National Bank,
interprets major economic indicators, including
employment figures, home sales, manufacturing
production, power usage and much more,
as they relate to mid-Michigan and as they
change from one quarter to the next. At
each event, David G. Sowerby, CFA, a regular
guest on WJIM's Chris Holman Show and portfolio
manager for Loomis, Sayles & Company,
LP, presents a comprehensive analysis of
mid-Michigan’s economy.
To complement the index information,
a key component of the event is a survey,
designed and presented by Ed Sarpolus,
vice president and founding partner of
EPIC/MRA, the most quoted source of survey
research in Michigan. Supported by ALLTEL,
the surveys evaluate consumer and business
spending on alternate quarters.
Other area experts rotate as
guest speakers to provide additional perspectives.
Past speakers include Rob Fowler of the
Small Business Association of Michigan,
John Pearson of the Lansing Regional Chamber
of Commerce, Larry Meyer of the Michigan
Retailers Association and Robert B. Duncan
of The Eli Broad College of Business at
Michigan State University.
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