What’s coming next won’t necessarily look like the economy that manufacturers have been planning for. Learn what’s changing and what actions you need to take.
In the above chart, you can see the Industrial and Manufacturing Production 12/12 growth rates. After years of negativity, both are in Phase B, Accelerating Growth. How can you capitalize on this period and prepare for the years to come?
The economy is entering a new phase that will reshape growth, inflation, interest rates, labor markets, and capital investment. In this keynote, Taylor will explain what these shifts mean for manufacturers and industrial leaders, drawing on ITR Economics’ outlook for manufacturing, construction, energy, automation, and reshoring. He’ll also examine the macroeconomic and geopolitical forces that will influence strategic decisions over the next three to five years.
Prepare with confidence rather than react after the fact.
We encourage you to schedule a one-on-one session with Taylor St. Germain. Our keynote will highlight the forces shaping the economy in the coming years, but a private conversation with Taylor can give you the opportunity to go one step further and ask questions specific to your concerns, goals, business, industry, or market. Taylor can offer practical insights that will support your strategic planning.
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ITR Economics, a Crowe company, has been providing business leaders with economic guidance since 1948. We look forward to seeing you at NFPA’s 2026 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference at our keynote, hosted by Economist and Senior Consulting Speaker, Taylor St. Germain.
Taylor advises small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries. His forecasts, at both the market and company level, give executives a clearer view of where demand, risk, and opportunity are likely to emerge.
