The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region continues to experience a time of great economic growth. This growth can be incredibly positive and create opportunities for local middle market businesses, but it may also bring along new challenges amid ongoing inflationary, labor, and supply chain pressures born out of the pandemic.

Please join VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm and Fifth Third Bank on Wednesday, February 23rd as we explore the economic landscape heading into 2022. Tom Jalics, Chief Market Strategist for Fifth Third Bank, will provide his economic outlook in addition to a panel of local business leaders from Atkins & Pearce, Camco Chemicals, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm and moderated by Knox Machinery. These industry experts will share their perspectives on how they are adapting and evolving in these dynamic times and how the growth of our region is impacting middle market companies.

About Our Speaker:

Tom Jalics is the Chief Market Strategist at Fifth Third Bank where he is responsible for leading the Investment Management Group’s asset allocation process, both strategic and tactical, which informs the management of the ~$40 billion in assets under management (AUM) at the bank. He provides internal and external communication on the economy and the markets, making public speaking and media appearances on behalf of the bank. Additionally, Tom is a discretionary investment portfolio manager focusing on high net worth clients. Prior to his current role, Tom was Director of Asset Allocation at the firm. With over 20 years of industry experience, Tom has been a sought-after industry expert and commentator having been quoted in the media including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business News, The Economist, and Reuters. Tom has also appeared on television and radio including Bloomberg (Television, Radio, and Business News), CNBC, and CBS Radio Chicago.