Business & Economic Outlook - NWIBRT

Learn First-Hand What Business Trends are Influencing NWI’s Economy

Sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT) and the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana (CAF), the 2025 Business & Economic Outlook is an informative program designed to provide key insights on trends influencing business and industry. The program will feature presentations from leaders in various business sectors and government agencies, and conclude with a detailed economic picture of Northwest Indiana and United States.

Friday, October 31st, 2025

Registration/Continental Breakfast: 7:30AM

Presentations: 8AM – 12PM
Ivy Tech Community College 3100 Ivy Tech Dr., Valparaiso, IN
This is a free event for NWIBRT members.

Emcee:
Don Babcock – Purdue University Northwest

2025’s SPEAKERS:

SherriZiller

Sherri Ziller

President & CEO, Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority

View Sherri’s Presentation

EmilyEaston

Emily W. Easton

Director of Education, Chicago Quantum Exchange

View Emily’s Presentation

TomVanderWoude

Tom Vander Woude

Director of Transportation, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

View Tom’s Presentation

TonySindone

Tony Sidone

Director of the Center for Economic Education and Research. Indiana University Northwest

View Tony’s Presentation

AudraPeterson

Audra Peterson

Director, Porter County Career and Technical Education

View Audra’s Presentation

SteveSkalka

Steve Skalka

Chief Fiduciary Officer, Harbour Trust and Investment Management Company

View Steve’s Presentation

EddieMelton

Eddie Melton

Mayor, City of Gary

View Mayor Melton’s Presentation

CO-SPONSORS

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