On February 25, 2026, the Town of Bethel’s Economic Development Commission and Office of Economic Development will host the National and Regional Economic Outlook 2026. As Bethel’s Economic Development Commission Chair, Nick Vitti will moderate the presentation and Q+A portion of the event.

Agenda:

4:00-4:45 Refreshments & Networking

Representatives from the Bethel Chamber of Commerce, SBA, SBDC, SCORE, and WDBC will be available with business information and to answer questions.

5:00-6:00 Presentation and Q&A

Kartik Athreya, Director of Research and Head of the Research and Statistics Group at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will deliver a keynote presentation on the latest economic trends affecting local businesses. The presentation will also feature Frank Lockwood, owner of Greenwood Features and Focal Point Strategic Coaching.