SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber has announced that Dr. Laura Ullrich, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will present a 2024 economic outlook at the Power In Partnership (PIP) breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 18, at Trinity Oaks, located at 728 Klumac Road. F & M Bank is the sponsor of the January PIP.

Ullrich is a senior regional economist at the Charlotte branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Previously, Ullrich was associate dean for undergraduate programs and a professor of economics at Winthrop University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Georgia and a master’s and doctorate in economics from the University of Tennessee.

Other PIP speakers include top North Carolina elected officials and business leaders. The dates for the rest of the PIP season are: Feb. 15; March 21; April 18; and, May 16. The chamber’s popular Power Card will once again be offered for those who would like to take advantage of the PIP frequent attender program. Power Card holders receive a discounted price for the series and do not have to make a reservation each month.

The chamber’s breakfast programs average over 120 attendees each month. Sponsors will have the exclusive marketing rights to the banquet room and provide a five-minute sponsor profile on their company. Partner agencies will share updates with the local business leaders and address issues of concern for the entire region. The Leadership Rowan Class will start their day at the breakfast and then venture out for each day’s session focused on a different aspect of the community.

If you are not a Power Card holder, individual reservations are welcome; however, the reservation deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 16, by noon. The cost is $20 for members and $40 for non-members. The price includes the cost of breakfast and the program. Contact the chamber for information on reservations or sponsorship opportunities at 704-633-4221 or info@rowanchamber.com