Virtual Local Economic Update

The event originally scheduled to take place at Hallbrook on Aug. 26 will now be online. Registration required to receive meeting link.

Hear Chris Kuehl, Ph.D., answer questions such as: What impact will Covid-19 have on consumer behavior moving forward? And, more importantly, what does that mean for the future of residential construction in KC? Kuehl will also talk about the current labor market and what employers need to be thinking about as they plan for the future.

When: Wed., Aug. 26 / 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual – Zoom Meeting
Cost: FREE to KCHBA members
RSVP: Click here

This economic update is sponsored by NBKC Bank.

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