Economic Outlook Conference provides forecast for state, local economies

12.16.2011
The Economic Outlook Conference, presented Dec. 16 by the Tulsa Metro Chamber and the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University, attracted an audience of more than 700 people who gathered to hear a collection of dynamic speakers present a local and statewide economic forecast for the coming year.

The Economic Outlook event, which took place at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th E. Ave., featured local and state economic forecasts, as well as a blueprint for economic development. The keynote speaker was Jim Huntzinger, executive vice president and chief investment officer for Bank of Oklahoma.

Also presenting at the event was Del Boyette, principal for Boyette Strategic Advisors. He provided a discussion surrounding blueprints for economic development. In addition, Tulsa Metro Chamber Economist Bob Ball provided a local economic forecast and analysis.

Ball said: “The Tulsa-area economy has consistently grown throughout 2011 and will continue strong growth in 2012 with employment growth of 2.2 percent, up from 1.8 percent in 2011. Personal income will continue steady growth of 5.5 percent in 2012. Strong growth is expected in healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing and professional services will lead the growth in Tulsa.”

Fast facts from local economic forecast (provided by Bob Ball, Tulsa Metro Chamber)

• 2.2 percent total employment growth forecast for 2012 in Tulsa MSA
• Personal income growth in the Tulsa MSA projected to reach 5.5 percent in 2012

To see the speakers powerpoint presentations click on the links below.

Jim Huntzinger
Chief Investment Officer | BOK Financial Corporation
Bob Ball
Economist, Economic Research Manager
Dan Rickman
Regents Professor of Economics and
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Services Chair in Regional Economic Analysis



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