O’Keefe, Northwood University, and DBusiness are partnering to host “The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets,” a special presentation on Oct. 29 in Troy, Michigan.

 The presentation, a morning event, will feature insights from leading economic experts on government policy, emerging industries, and the current state of the U.S. economy.

Speakers will include Michigan economist Dr. Timothy G. Nash, vice president emeritus and director of The McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University, and Jim Holcomb, president and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. They will discuss what strategies can enhance U.S. and Michigan competitiveness in a post-November world.

The event will be moderated by Pat O’Keefe, CEO and founder of O’Keefe, a transactional strategic and financial advisory firm, alongside Dr. Kent MacDonald, president of Northwood University, a private, nonprofit, accredited institution dedicated to developing free-enterprise leaders who drive future global economic and social progress.

“As America’s Free Enterprise University, Northwood is thrilled to participate in a forward-looking event that will benefit all who live and work within our great state and beyond,” MacDonald stated.

The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the San Marino Club, located at 1685 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, Michigan.

 About the Speakers:

• Dr. Timothy G. Nash is a distinguished economist with extensive experience in economic research and policy. He has co-authored several influential books, including When We Are Free and In Defense of Capitalism. With a career spanning over four decades at Northwood University, Dr. Nash has led significant economic research initiatives and has addressed various national and international forums on economic issues.
• Jim Holcomb has been at the helm of the Michigan Chamber since January 2022, having previously led the organization’s Business Advocacy Team. With over 33 years of experience in Michigan’s political landscape, Holcomb has significantly influenced the state’s business climate and economic policies.

 “We are excited to have such prominent speakers and analysts of the economy,” stated O’Keefe. “With the government continually correcting previously issued economic news, it will be a refreshing discussion from highly qualified and insightful professionals on what is moving the economy in the direction it is heading.”

Interested individuals can register online at okeefellc.com/events.

About Northwood University

Northwood University develops free enterprise leaders who drive global social and economic progress by promoting the importance of free enterprise, ethics, individual freedom, and personal responsibility. Private, nonprofit, accredited, and guided by The Northwood Idea, Northwood University specializes in managerial and entrepreneurial education at a full-service, residential campus located in Midland, Michigan. Northwood Online is offered in multiple states and online for students with transfer credits and work experience who are looking to complete their undergraduate degree. The DeVos Graduate School of Management offers MBA and Master of Science degrees in Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources, and Organizational Leadership with day and evening and online delivery options. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is delivered online, with a differentiated focus on leadership and business analytics using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. International education is offered through study abroad and at International Program Centers in Switzerland, China, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, Ghana, and France. For more information, visit www.northwood.edu.

About O’Keefe

O’Keefe is a financial and strategic advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, litigation support, strategic advisory, and turnaround and restructuring.  Our specialized expertise and broad range of professional services allow us to provide comprehensive solutions to tough financial challenges. Established in 2001, the company has locations in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.okeefellc.com.