LAI Atlanta - State of the Economy

Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D., is the Chief Economist at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Dr. Parrish was previously the Director of State and Local Policy Analysis at the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University. Dr. Parrish was also on the faculty in the Master of Applied Economics Program at Florida State University for twelve years.

Jerry was previously the Chief Economist and Director of Research for the Florida Chamber Foundation. Prior to that position, Dr. Parrish was the Chief Economist and Director of the Center for Competitive Florida at Florida TaxWatch. Prior to that position, he served as the Associate Director of the Center for Economic Forecasting & Analysis (CEFA) at Florida State University. He has many years of experience in the private sector in management roles at international manufacturing companies.

Jerry earned a B.S. in Agricultural Business and Economics from Auburn University, an M.B.A. from Bellarmine University, an M.S. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Auburn University.

Sign up now for this very informative In-Person networking event for our Members and their guests!

Registration is $20 per person.

Coffee & Pastries will be served.

Parking Instructions: Parking is FREE...up to 3 hours!

When you pull into 1100 Circle 75 Parkway, Atlanta, click the button to receive a parking ticket, and park anywhere on the top deck that says 'Visitor Parking'.

Hang onto your ticket, as the Chamber will validate after 3 hours.

Go up to the 10th Floor.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway, Atlanta, United States