Wednesday, February 12, 2025
8:30 – 11:30am
Biltmore Los Angeles

The Economic Health of Los Angeles

Join us for a unique Economic Insights Breakfast featuring new research and exclusive data driven indicators for what’s driving L.A.’s economic health, presented by Fifth Third Bank and Empowering American Cities. Expert economists will reveal data on labor supply and consumer demand across the region, industry productivity, and opportunities to enhance growth.

Following the keynote, we will provide a chance to engage in a dynamic discussion featuring regional experts covering a wide range of economic outlook topics, providing valuable insights into the trends shaping our economy. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with thought leaders and enhance your understanding of key economic issues.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Jeff Korzenik
Chief Economist
Fifth Third Commercial Bank

Jeff Korzenik is the Chief Economist for Fifth Third Commercial Bank. In this role, Jeff provides research and analysis that impacts the Bank’s key markets, providing insight to business leaders and policymakers throughout the country. He is an award-winning author whose writings have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Newsweek and many other national and regional publications, and Jeff has appeared regularly on CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business News. Policymakers have sought his expertise on a variety of topics leading to his testifying before state legislatures and on Capitol Hill. His groundbreaking book, “Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community” (HarperCollins Leadership, April 2021), shares the business case and best practices of hiring people with criminal records. He was elected to membership in the Council on Criminal Justice in recognition of his work on the intersection of the justice system and the labor market. Jeff is a graduate of Princeton University with an A.B. in Economics and a Certificate of Proficiency in Near Eastern Studies.

Sarah Dickerson
Assistant Research Professor and
Research Economist
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise

Sarah provides guidance on regional economic and policy research at the Institute and presents insights to external audiences.She has worked in academia and the private sector, focusing on econometric modeling and housing economics. Most recently, she analyzed data from the short-term rental and housing markets and prepared reports that highlight global supply and demand trends. Her academic research explores the consequences of housing instability and migration, with recent work that evaluates global migration models. Sarah holds a master’s from the London School of Economics and a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Maryland.