State of Economy presented by Prisma Health

Fri Aug 29 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am UTC-04:00

320 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29150-4604, United States | Sumter

Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce
Publisher/HostGreater Sumter Chamber of Commerce
State of Economy presented by Prisma Health
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State of the Economy: A Feed Your Mind Seminar
Presented by Prisma Health
Keynote: Dr. Scott Baier
Scott Baier is a Professor at Clemson University and currently is the Associate Dean of Research in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Prior to this appointment, Baier served as Chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics from 2016-2024. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from Michigan State University. Before joining Clemson, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on globalization, the economic effects of free trade agreements, and economic growth. From 2007 to 2008, he served as a Senior Economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisers under George W. Bush. Between 1999 and 2012, he was a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Additionally, he has worked as a consultant for the Congressional Budget Office, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and USAID.
📍 Christ Community Church
🏠 320 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150
🗓 Friday, August 29, 2025
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Cost:
$20 - Chamber Members (You will be required to log in to your Member Portal to receive Member Pricing)
$30 - General Registration
You must register in advance. Tickets are not available at the door.

As part of our Feed Your Mind Seminar Series, this session will explore the current economic climate and what it means for local businesses and our community.
Join us for a morning of valuable insights, networking, and practical takeaways from trusted economic voices.
✔️ Light breakfast provided
✔️ Network with business & community leaders
✔️ Gain timely, expert-driven economic perspective
💡 Come hungry for knowledge—and leave with tools to grow.
📲 RSVP now to reserve your seat!
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