2024 Economic Outlook Breakfast with Arnaud Franco

​The Steinbach Chamber is pleased to host an Economic Outlook Breakfast with BDC’s Economic Research Director, Arnaud Franco. ​Join for an insightful session where you will gain valuable knowledge about the four key trends that will shape your business over the next five years and the strategies to navigate them successfully.

At this event, you will:

• Discover how to tackle rising costs, evolving customer needs, labor shortages, and technological disruptions.
• Receive practical tips and tools to enhance your efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
• Learn strategies to thrive in a dynamic business environment.
• Benefit from the insights and best practices shared by BDC’s valued economist.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your business for the future. We look forward to seeing you there!


About the Speaker:

Arnaud Franco, an economist with over 15 years of experience serves as the Director of Economic Research at BDC (Canadian Development Bank) since January 2024. A seasoned public speaker, he has presented at conferences worldwide, covering a diverse range of topics.

At BDC, Arnaud leads a team of brilliant economists, provide real and actionable insights to Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and ensuring that senior leaders stay informed about critical developments in the economic landscape. Additionally, Arnaud is a trusted voice in delivering economic insights to BDCs clients, keeping entrepreneurs in the mix of economic developments and how they can affect their business.

Before joining BDC, Arnaud spent 17 years as a partner at Numera Analytics, a Montreal-based boutique macro research outlet, where he specialized in commodities analysis, particularly focusing on forest products.

Arnaud’s background is multicultural; born in the US and raised in Senegal and Zimbabwe. His adaptability, open-mindedness, and informed perspective contribute to his success. He holds a Master of Sciences in International Economics and Industrial Organization from the University of Montreal, following his completion of a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Concordia University.


This event begins with breakfast at 8:00am sharp. Doors will open at 7:30am.