October 2026 Luncheon

📈 2026 West Des Moines Chamber Luncheon

Economic Forecast Luncheon: A Crystal Ball into What’s Next

In times of uncertainty, the leaders who win are the ones who plan ahead.

Join the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce for our highly anticipated and always sold-out Economic Forecast Luncheon, where nationally and regionally respected experts break down what the future may hold for the economy—locally, statewide, nationally, and globally.

This annual luncheon provides a rare opportunity to hear clear-eyed analysis, informed projections, and data-driven insights that help business leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers prepare for what’s ahead. From interest rates and workforce trends to global forces shaping local impact, our speakers offer a thoughtful “crystal ball” view designed to help you navigate risk, identify opportunity, and plan with confidence.

Whether you’re setting budgets, guiding strategy, or making investment decisions, this luncheon delivers the perspective leaders need to stay one step ahead.

✨ Why This Luncheon Matters

• Hear from trusted economic experts and forecasters

• Understand trends impacting business, workforce, and growth

• Gain insight into regional, state, national, and global forces

• Walk away with clarity to inform planning and decision-making

• Network with top CEOs and business leaders across the region

⚠️ This luncheon consistently sells out. Prior registration is highly recommended to guarantee your seat.

Help us welcome our keynote speaker: 

Marc Dummer, CAIA, CIMA®

Managing Director | Client Portfolio Manager | Principal Asset Management

Marc Dummer is one of Principal Asset Management's leading voices on the economy, financial markets, and investment strategy. As a Managing Director and Client Portfolio Manager, Marc regularly speaks to business leaders, investors, financial professionals, and institutional clients across the United States, providing timely insights into the forces shaping the global economy and what they mean for organizations, investors, and communities.

Drawing on more than two decades of investment experience, Marc helps audiences understand complex economic trends—from inflation and interest rates to market volatility, global events, and long-term investment opportunities—in a practical, engaging, and easy-to-understand way. His presentations combine data-driven analysis with real-world perspective, making him a sought-after speaker for executive meetings, conferences, and industry events nationwide.

At Principal Asset Management, Marc leads the client solutions team representing the firm's multi-asset investment strategies, working with some of the organization's largest and most sophisticated institutional and retail clients. His expertise spans equities, fixed income, real estate, commodities, and alternative investments.

Marc joined Principal in 2003 and previously served as a Portfolio Manager overseeing real asset and liquid alternative strategies. He earned both his MBA and bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Utah and holds the prestigious Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) designations.

If you want to understand where the economy is headed—and what it means for your business, investments, and future—you won't want to miss Marc's insights.

Because the future doesn’t wait—and neither should your strategy.

Disclaimer: Day-of/onsite registration will incur a $10 upcharge and is subject to availability if seats remain. The registration deadline is 10/14/25. While some seats may still be available on the day of the event, we encourage early registration to secure your spot and avoid additional charges.

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