Join us for a Dallas Breakfast Group discussion on the Texas Economic Outlook 2025, featuring Pia Orrenius, Vice President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and moderated by Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative.
 
Pia Orrenius is a respected labor economist specializing in regional economic growth and demographic change. She manages the regional and microeconomics group at the Dallas Fed, serves as executive editor of Southwest Economy, and has advised on national economic policy as a senior economist on the Council of Economic Advisers in the Executive Office of the President. With deep expertise in labor markets, immigration and economic policy, Pia will break down the key findings from the Texas Economic Outlook 2025 report and discuss the forces shaping our state's economy.
 
Cullum Clark brings a wealth of experience in economic growth, policy and financial markets as Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU. Having spent 25 years in the investment industry before transitioning to academia and policy research, Cullum provides unique insights into monetary policy, urban economics and regional development.
 
This conversation will explore employment trends, inflation, energy and trade — offering a data-driven perspective on what lies ahead for businesses and civic leaders in Dallas and across Texas. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from two of the most knowledgeable voices in the field.