The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber is gearing up for our 2014
Forecast Series, and we are looking forward to sharing industry trends in the
areas of Economic Development, Real Estate and Health Care with our members and
guests.
We especially are pleased with bringing back the Real Estate
Forecast as its own program, and partnering with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland Hospital, which is hosting the program in its brand new patient tower on the
Woodward Avenue campus.
Last year, we combined the Economic and Real Estate
forecasts as both business segments were beginning their turnarounds. With
Oakland County continuing to lead the state’s rebound, and the greater
Birmingham-Bloomfield residential market on fire, we thought it would be best
to give each an in-depth look.
Oakland County saw the state’s largest rise in assessed
values last year at 8.38 percent, while the Birmingham-Bloomfield area saw
increases of more than 11 percent. Several Realtors told me the only thing holding
back an even more active market is a shortage of inventory. The Real Estate
sector has a ways to go in the commercial and office areas, but things
certainly are looking up.
The Economic Forecast is scheduled for 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 13 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. The breakfast program will feature
remarks from Paul Traub, business economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of
Chicago-Detroit, and Sam Valenti, CEO of Valenti Capital and World Capital
Partners investment firms. Traub has presented at several Economic Forecasts,
and we welcome Valenti as a first-time speaker.
Next up is the Real Estate Forecast, scheduled for 8-9:30
a.m. Thursday, March 13 at the Townsend and featuring remarks Harry Glanz,
president for the retail division at Capital Mortgage, one of the United ShoreFinancial Services’ umbrella of companies. United Shore is one of Oakland
County’s largest and fastest growing companies. Stay tuned for additional
presenters.
Finally, we will delve into all aspects of health care as it
relates to business, as well as provide the most recent information on the
ever-evolving Affordable Care Act and its impact on the business community. As
a special treat, attendees will get a sneak peak at the aforementioned new
patient tower at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, which is set to open within days
following our event. Stay tuned for speakers and other information regarding
the program.
Additional information on all three Forecast programs is
available on the Chamber Web site at www.bbcc.com
Please consider attending one or all of the Forecast sessions and sharing in
the good news!
Joe Bauman is president of the Birmingham Bloomfield
Chamber. He welcomes feedback at joeb@bbcc.com
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