Quarterly Business Roundtable

First Quarter: February 7, 2018

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• Furniture Retail Presentation by Richard Gill, Gill Bros. Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Regionalization & Consolidation of Municipal Taxes & Services by Joshua Hall, West Virginia University

Second Quarter: June 13, 2018

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• US & Indiana Economies: A Mid-Year Forecast Update by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University

Third Quarter: TBD August/September 2018

Mid-Year: June 20, 2017

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• Mid-Year Forecast Update by Michael J. Hicks, director, CBER, Ball State University

Full Year: December 7, 2017

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22nd annual Indiana Economic Outlook

• Opening Remarks by Richard Gill, owner, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• 2018 Forecast by Michael J. Hicks, director, CBER, Ball State University
• Keynote Presentation by Lorri A. Torres, Inspector General, State of Indiana

First Quarter: March 14, 2016

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• Presentation of the Golden Dart Award for 2015 Forecast
• A Statistical Review of Muncie's Economy by Michael Hicks, director of CBER, Ball State University

Second Quarter: June 27, 2016

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• Welcome by Richard Gill, Owner, Gill Bros. Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Opening Comments by Michael J. Hicks, director of CBER, Ball State University
• 2021 Economic Development Strategy by John Fisher, co-chair, Muncie-Delaware Co. Economic Development Corporation

Third Quarter: September 12, 2016

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• Manufacturing Industry Panel
  
  • Steve Smith, Mid-West Metal Products
  • Stephen Brand, Magna Powertrain Muncie
  • Susan Carlock, Mursix Corporation

Fourth Quarter: December 5, 2016

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• 21st annual Indiana Economic Outlook
  
  • Richard Gill, Owner, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
  • Michael J. Hicks, director, CBER, Ball State University
  • Joe Donnelly, US Senator for Indiana

First Quarter: February 25, 2015

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• Presentation of the Golden Dart Award for 2014 Forecast
  
  • Winner: Tom Heck
• The Centennial Commitment—Embracing the Ball State Legacy of Beneficence and Entrepreneurship by Paul Ferguson, president, Ball State University

Second Quarter: May 19, 2015

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• Mid-Year Economic Outlook by Michael J. Hicks, director of CBER, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 12, 2015

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• Panel Discussion: The Economics of Health Care
  
  • Jeffery Bird, COO & CMO, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
  • Lori Luther, CFO, IU Health Physicians
  • Erik Nesson, assistant professor of economics, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 11, 2015

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• Golden Dart Predictions for 2016
• Energy for Today and Tomorrow by Paul Chodak, president & COO, Indiana Michigan Power

First Quarter: February 12, 2014

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• Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2013 Forecast Winner: Steve Rhea
• Seven Deadly Sins of Exporting by Mark Cooper, director, Indiana Office, US Department of Commerce

Second Quarter: May 7, 2014

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• Mid-Year Forecast Update by Michael J. Hicks, director, CBER, Ball State University

Third Quarter: September 10, 2014

Presentation slides | Blue Ribbon report | INDOT map

• Indiana's Logistics Future by Cathy Langham, president and CEO, Langham Logistics

Fourth Quarter: November 11, 2014

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• Golden Dart Predictions for 2015

First Quarter: February 13, 2013

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• Welcome by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2012 Forecast Winner: Jim Kouns
• State of Manufacturing Panel Discussion
  
  • Ray Chambers, Muncie Power Products
  • Dan Irvin, Magna Tech Manufacturing
  • Todd Murray, Mursix Corporation

Second Quarter: May 8, 2013

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• Welcome by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Update on the US Economy and Mid-Year Forecast Update by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 14, 2013

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• Welcome by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Update on the US Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Communication in Sales by Ramon Avila, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 13, 2013

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• Small Businesses and the ACA by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Update on the US Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Predictions for the 2014 Forecast (Golden Dart)

First Quarter: February 29, 2012

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• Welcome by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Update on the US Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast
o 2011 Forecast Winner: Kathie Onieal

Second Quarter: May 9, 2012

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• Welcome by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Mid-Year Update on the Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 8, 2012

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• Welcome by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Retail Activity in 2012 by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Economic Update by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Discussion of Business Survey Responses by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 14, 2012

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• Welcome by Richard Gill, Gill Brothers Furniture, Roundtable Chair
• Update on the US Economy by Dagney Faulk, Ball State University
• Managing Commodity Costs in the Glass Container Industry by Steve Rhea, Verallia North America (formerly Saint Gobain Containers)
• Submit Your 2013 Forecast Predictions (Golden Dart Award)

First Quarter: March 2, 2011

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• Welcome by Steve Smith, Midwest Metal Products, Roundtable Chair
• U.S. Economic Outlook by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• State of Real Estate, Muncie-Delaware County by Jim Kouns, Coldwell Banker Lunsford
• Golden Dart Award for Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2010 Forecast Winners: Jim Kouns and Rick Lopez

Second Quarter: May 16, 2011

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• Welcome by Steve Smith, Midwest Metal Products, Roundtable Chair
• U.S. Economic Outlook by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Business Survey and Discussion by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 24, 2011

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• Welcome by Steve Smith, Midwest Metal Products, Roundtable Chair
• Introduction of Keynote by Dagney Faulk, Ball State University
• The Banking Environment Today: From the Inside by David Heeter, MutualFirst Financial, Inc./MutualBank

Fourth Quarter: November 16, 2011

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• Welcome by Steve Smith, Midwest Metal Products, Roundtable Chair
• Update on the US Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Submit Your 2012 Forecast Predictions (Golden Dart Award)

First Quarter: March 3, 2010

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• Local Real Estate Market Update by Jim Kouns, Coldwell Banker Lundsford
• Update on the State Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Update on the US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• Golden Dart Award for Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2009 Forecast Winner: Robert Kersey

Second Quarter: May 12, 2010

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• Update on the US Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• About the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute by John Ketzenberger, IFPI President

Third Quarter: August 11, 2010

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• Update on the US Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Indiana Gaming Tax Revenue by Jim Landers, Indiana Legislative Services Agency

Fourth Quarter: November 10, 2010

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• Update on the US Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• What's Next in the Health Care Debate? by Kerry Anne McGeary, Ball State University

First Quarter: March 18, 2009

• U.S. Economic Update and Awarding of the Golden Dart Award by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• An Overview of Indiana's Economic Stimulus Package by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2008 Forecast Winner: Terri Matchett

Second Quarter: May 13, 2009

• U.S. Economic Update by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• Increasing the Odds: Starting a Business by Cecil Bohanon and Rob Kramig, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 12, 2009

• Structural Cost by Steve Smith, Mid-West Metal Products
• The Effects of Security Market Regulations on Stock Returns by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 11, 2009

• The U.S. Economic Outlook by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

First Quarter: March 19, 2008

• Delaware County Real Estate 2007 by Jim Kouns, Coldwell Banker Lunsford
• Economic Update: Indiana Economy by Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2007 Forecast Winner: Tom Wagley

Second Quarter: June 25, 2008

• Economic Update: US Economy and the Fuel Markets by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Third Quarter: September 17, 2008

• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• Kernan-Shepard Plan: Local Government Consolidation by Mike J. Hicks and Dagney Faulk, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 12, 2008

• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

First Quarter: February 22, 2007

• The Perspective of Keihin by Josh Matthews, Keihin Aircon North America, Inc.
• Review of Forecast Performance 2006 by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• Foreign Investment in Indiana and the Midwest by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2006 Forecast Winner: Terri Matchett

Second Quarter: May 9, 2007

• Status of the Local Real Estate Market by Jim Kouns, Coldwell Banker Lunsford
• Economic Update: Indiana/Local Economy by Ray Montagno, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 8, 2007

• Economic Analysis of the Hog Production Industry in Jay and Randolph Counties by Dick Heupel, Ball State University
• Economic Update: Indiana Economy by Michael Hicks, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 14, 2007

• Economic Update: Indiana Economy by Michael Hicks, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

First Quarter: February 22, 2006

• Housing and Consumer Spending by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• The State of Real Estate in East Central Indiana by Michael Lunsford and Jim Kouns, Coldwell Banker Lunsford
• The Golden Dart Award for Forecasting Accuracy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
  
  • 2005 Forecast Winner: Dan Allen

Second Quarter: May 24, 2006

• Cardinal Health System, Inc. Overview by Laverty, Cardinal Health System, Inc.
• Economic Update: Indiana/US Economy by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 9, 2006

• Financing Indiana’s Transportation Needs by Steve Johnson and Mark Brown, Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute
• Transportation Challenges and Trends by Mike Johnston, Manufacturers Transport, Inc.
• Economic Update: US Forecast by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 8, 2006

• US Economic Outlook by Michael Moskow, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• The US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• Economic Update: Indiana/US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

First Quarter: February 9, 2005

• Economic Update: Indiana/US/Global Economy by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast
  
  • 2004 Forecast Winner: Ken Briner

Second Quarter: May 11, 2005

• Recapping the Indiana Legislature 2005 Session by William Sheldrake, Policy Analytics, LLC
• Indiana’s Changing Employment Situation by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 24, 2005

• The Impact of Rising Energy Prices by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• East Central Indiana: Are we a region? by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 9, 2005

• Indiana Economy at Mid-Decade by William Testa, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• The BSU Forecast of the US Economy in 2006 by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
• Economic Update: US Economy by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University

First Quarter: February 11, 2004

• Economic Update: US Economy by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• The Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast by Gary Santoni, Ball State University
  • 2003 Forecast Winner: Michael Cox

Second Quarter: May 12, 2004

• Indiana’s Budget Challenge by William Styring III, Styring and Associates
• Economic Recovery in Indiana by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• Review of 2004 Outlook and Remarks on Monetary Policy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Third Quarter: August 11, 2004

• The US and Indiana Economies at Mid-Year by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• The Outlook for the US Economy and Monetary Policy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Fourth Quarter: November 10, 2004

• The Footprint of Manufacturing in the Indiana Economy by Patrick Barkey, Ball State University
• Report from the Manufacturing Roundtable by Steve Smith, Mid-West Metal Products
• The BSU Forecast of the US Economy by Gary Santoni, Ball State University

Golden Dart Award for the Most Accurate Forecast, 2000-2002

• 2002 Forecast Winner: Larry Bassett
• 2001 Forecast Winner: Greg Witbeck
• 2000 Forecast Winner: Mike Lunsford