I’m so glad I attended the Integro CEO Club event, “Economy in Focus: Decoding 2026 Market Trends for Smarter Business Growth,” featuring Dr. John Min and Sandra Watson.
Two key takeaways really stood out:
• Macro-level economic indicators are largely positive, signaling that the broader economy is in a solid position at least for the first half of the year.
• Locally, the story is even stronger. Since the 2008 recession, the ACA has helped build a regional economy that, in many cases, continues to outperform national averages.
That said, it’s not all blue skies—there are clouds on the horizon and potential challenges ahead. Still, the overall message was measured, realistic, and ultimately optimistic.