WBA Economic Forecast 2026

Key Insights from the Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast

December 3, 2025 | Bellingham Golf & Country Club

Magazine Article

The full 2,100-word analysis covering both national and local economic outlooks from Jackie Benson (Wells Fargo) and WWU's CEBR team.

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Email Newsletter

The member email summary with key statistics, speaker quotes, and actionable insights for Whatcom County businesses.

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Social Content Gallery

16 ready-to-publish social media posts with platform recommendations, visuals, and engagement CTAs.

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Resources

Style guidelines, annotated transcript, presentation images, and downloadable assets for your team.

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Featured Speakers

Jackie Benson

Jackie Benson

Vice President & Economist
Wells Fargo

Hart Hodges

Dr. Hart Hodges

Director
WWU Center for Economic & Business Research

James McCafferty

James McCafferty

Director
WWU Center for Economic & Business Research