** Please note: this event has an earlier start time than our other programs and will begin at 5:00pm. **
Join us for a timely economic outlook discussion with Jeffrey Korzenik, Chief Economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank, as he offers expert insights into the U.S. economic landscape and a Bay Area regional economic snapshot and the implications for businesses and finance leaders.
Jeff brings decades of experience analyzing economic trends and advising organizations on strategic decision-making. In this session, he will explore critical themes shaping today’s economy and provide actionable perspectives for navigating uncertainty.
Topics include:
- The economic impact of the current presidential administration
- Labor market trends and workforce participation
- Inflation and interest rate expectations
- Trade and regulatory developments
- Strategic considerations for businesses in a shifting environment
- A regional snapshot of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, including key growth drivers and data-driven indicators for labor supply, consumer demand, and embedded growth characteristics
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
As Chief Economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank, Jeff provides research and analysis that impacts the Bank’s key markets as well as business leaders and policymakers across the U.S.
An award-winning author and frequent media commentator, Jeff’s work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Newsweek, and Forbes, and he regularly appears on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business News.
Jeff’s insights are also featured in the Empowering American Cities initiative, a collaboration between Fifth Third and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at UNC–Chapel Hill, delivering data-driven insights on why some cities thrive while others fall behind – helping to identify policies and business practices that are working or not working. He is the author of Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community and holds a degree in economics from Princeton University.
REGISTRATION
FEI SFBA Members & Strategic Partners – Register on this page.
FEI Silicon Valley (“FEISV”) Members – As of 9/2/2025, FEISV decided to discontinue the collaboration agreement with FEI SFBA that previously allowed FEISV members to attend FEI SFBA events for no charge. To join us for this event and future programs, please contact Josette Ferrer at jferrer@clairent.com to learn more about a discounted second membership for the FEI SF Bay Area chapter.
Non-Members/Guests
Guests who qualify for FEI membership may attend: (i) one chapter event with a speaker/panel and (ii) one Local Pod social event on a complimentary basis to evaluate the benefits of FEI membership. Please confirm membership eligibility before submitting guest requests.
To request guest approval, email Dolorez Dumas-Aris at chapter.admin@fei-sfba.org with the following information:
- Full name, company name, job title
- Address, city, state, zip
- Phone number & mobile number
- Email address
- LinkedIn address