Rotary Hosts Economic Forecast Luncheon, Local Leaders Prepare for Change
The Rotary Club of Dubois County will host the 21st Annual Indiana University Kelley School of Business Economic Futurecast Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Thyen Clark Cultural Center Atrium in Jasper. The event brings three Indiana University economists to present a regional economic outlook, providing local businesses and officials with timely analysis to inform planning and investment decisions.
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The Rotary Club of Dubois County announced Tuesday that it will present the 21st Annual Indiana University Kelley School of Business Economic Futurecast Luncheon on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Thyen Clark Cultural Center Atrium in Jasper. The panel will feature Dr. Ryan Brewer from Indiana University Indianapolis Columbus, Dr. Timothy Slaper of the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, and Dr. Andreas Hauskrecht, Clinical Professor of Business Economics at the Kelley School.
Organizers say the luncheon is intended to provide a regional economic outlook tailored to the needs of business owners, civic leaders, educators, and others with a stake in Dubois County and the surrounding region. The event historically draws local executives and policymakers who use the information to refine hiring plans, capital expenditures, and municipal budgeting assumptions. Registration and sponsorship information is available through the Rotary Club website.
The three panelists bring academic and applied research experience relevant to the regional economy. Dr. Slaper represents the Indiana Business Research Center which is known for state and regional data analysis. Dr. Brewer and Dr. Hauskrecht add campuses and business economics expertise that organizers expect will ground the discussion in local labor market conditions, sector performance, and short to medium term outlooks for growth.
For Dubois County, a community with a mix of manufacturing, small business, and agricultural activity, a focused regional outlook can have practical consequences. Local manufacturers and service firms can use forecast insights to time hiring, manage inventory, and plan investments. City and county officials can incorporate updated projections into revenue forecasts, infrastructure planning, and workforce development strategies. Educational institutions and workforce training providers can align programs to anticipated employer demand.
The luncheon format offers attendees an accessible briefing rather than a technical seminar. That can help translate state level or national trends into decisions that matter at a local scale, such as whether to expand capacity or delay projects pending changes in demand and financing costs. Sponsorship opportunities available through the Rotary Club also create a channel for local businesses to support community dialog and raise their profile among regional leaders.
As the 21st annual edition, the event continues a long standing local tradition of connecting academic forecasting with community needs. Those interested in attending or supporting the luncheon are directed to the Rotary Club of Dubois County website for registration and sponsorship details. The meeting provides a timely opportunity for residents and decision makers to hear expert analysis and adapt to economic shifts affecting Jasper and the broader county.
