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People Powered, presented by FNBO, is an economic update focused on workforce development, education, housing, and transportation. This event is designed to equip a range of businesses with more information and tools to prepare them for upcoming economic trends.
Morning refreshments and a boxed lunch are included with registration.
Agenda
- 9 am - Networking
- 9:45 am - Event Kickoff
- 10 am - Keynote: Economic Forecast with State Demographer Elizabeth Garner
- 11 am - FNBO: Economic Trends Impacting Business
- 11:45 am - Lunch
- 12:15 pm - Breakout sessions
About the Keynote Speakers

Elizabeth is the Colorado State Demographer and has directed the State Demography Office in the Department of Local Affairs since 2004. Elizabeth travels the state talking with Coloradans about social and economic conditions that are brought about by population shifts. The State Demography Office applies an understanding of demographic trends to changes in a range of areas including the state’s economy, workforce, education, housing, migration, and rural populations.
Elizabeth has over 25 years of experience analyzing population and economic trends in Colorado. Her current research agenda involves examining Census 2020 results, demographic impacts from COVID-19, housing supply and demand, and aging.
Elizabeth is an economist and received her B.A. in Business at the University of San Diego and her masters in Agricultural & Resource Economics at CSU. Elizabeth was born and raised in Colorado, something only 43% of the state’s population can claim.
Kurt is the Senior Vice President of Investment Management and is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for the Wealth Management division at FNBO. This includes leading the asset allocation, equity, fixed income, and manager research committees. In addition, Kurt manages investment portfolios for high-net-worth and institutional clients. Kurt joined FNBO in 2005 and has 30+ years of experience including the portfolio management of mutual funds in emerging markets, core international, and U.S. moderate allocation.
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