This February, Bank of Utah will host our 2026 Annual Economic Forecast for customers and friends in the business community. Join us for timely economic insights and an opportunity to connect with peers across Utah.

We’re pleased to partner with local chambers of commerce for select events across the state.

Keynote Speaker: Tim Mahedy, founder and chief economist of Access/Macro

Bringing big-picture economic trends down to earth with an engaging style that makes complex economic topics clear, practical and accessible for business and community leaders.

Topics will include:

  • Whether today’s economy is on solid footing and what the data is signaling
  • The current tariff landscape and potential impacts on businesses
  • Inflation trends and what they mean for costs and pricing
  • Interest rates and what to watch as the year unfolds

Locations and Times

Tim Mahedy will present at all events. Michael Jeanfreau, senior economist at the Department of Workforce Services, will also present in Ogden and Kaysville.

Ogden

Tues., Feb. 10, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Ogden Eccles Conference Center

2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT 84401

Presenters: Tim Mahedy, Michael Jeanfreau

In partnership with: Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce

Logan

Tues., Feb. 10, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Riverwoods Conference Center

615 Riverwood Pkwy, Logan, UT 84321

Presenter: Tim Mahedy

In partnership with: Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce

Kaysville

Wed., Feb. 11, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Davis Tech Campus, Allied Health Building

435 Simmons Way, Kaysville, UT 84037

Presenters: Tim Mahedy, Michael Jeanfreau

In partnership with: Davis Chamber of Commerce

Salt Lake City

Wed., Feb. 11, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Le Méridien Hotel

131 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Presenter: Tim Mahedy

Lehi

Thur., Feb. 12, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thanksgiving Point (Garden Room)

3900 Garden Dr, Lehi, UT 84043

Presenter: Tim Mahedy

In partnership with: Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce

Registration

To register for the 2026 Annual Economic Forecast, please contact your Bank of Utah representative.

Presenter Bios

Tim Mahedy

Tim Mahedy is the founder and chief economist of Access/Macro, a macroeconomic consulting firm that delivers Wall Street–level economic research and actionable insights to banks. Drawing on more than 30 years of combined experience within the Federal Reserve System, the Access team provides timely research and detailed monthly forecasts to help regional and community banks stay ahead in today’s volatile economy.

Previously, Tim served as a senior economist at KPMG and as the president’s chief of staff and chief operating officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. He has also held economist roles at Bloomberg LP, the International Monetary Fund and Citibank, frequently appearing in the media to discuss economic conditions and outlooks.

Michael Jeanfreau (Ogden and Kaysville)

Michael Jeanfreau is a senior economist at the Department of Workforce Services. His expertise is focused on the economies of the Wasatch Front and Bear River Regions in Northern Utah. Jeanfreau, along with a team of economists at DWS, provides Utah businesses, community members and state and local agencies with data-rich analysis of the state’s labor market.