Fairfield's Annual '2025 Economic Outlook Breakfast' Set For Jan. 30

News release from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce:

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is hosting its much anticipated, annual 2025 Economic Outlook Breakfast at The Patterson Club in Fairfield on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 7:00am – 9:30am.

The event, which is sponsored by Cambridge Trust Wealth Management of Connecticut/a Division of Eastern Bank, will feature three very special guest speakers: John Traynor, President of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management of Connecticut; Fairfield’s First Selectman William A. Gerber; and Mark Barnhart, Director of Community and Economic Development for the Town of Fairfield.

John Traynor:

As President of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management of Connecticut, John directs the overall Wealth Management process and has ultimate responsibility for the success of each client relationship. He has appeared regularly on CNBC, Nightly Business Report and Fox Business Network, as well as being quoted in the NY Times and Wall Street Journal. Prior to joining Cambridge Trust in 2022, John served as CIO, EVP of People’s United Advisors since 2011 where he directed the overall investment process. During his tenure, People’s grew their assets under management from $3.5 billion to $10.4 billion. Prior to People’s he served as Director of Investment Strategy and Alternative Investments at Hawthorn, a $22 billion family office in the PNC Financial Services Group.

John Traynor will present: Economic Outlook 2025.

First Selectman William Gerber:

William (Bill) Gerber was elected to serve as the Town of Fairfield’s First Selectman in November 2023. Before that, he served on the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) for ten years. Bill’s private sector career included roles as CFO of Citi Insurance (Citigroup’s international insurance business), CFO of White Mountains Financial Services and Head of Business Development for Aetna International Asia. Before that he held various roles in corporate finance, consulting and accounting for Barclays de Zoete Wedd (Hong Kong & London), Arthur Anderson (Shanghai) and KPMG. Bill has a BA from Wesleyan University, an MBA and MS in Accounting from the NYU Stern School of Business, and an MPH from The George Washington University. He and his family have lived in Fairfield for almost 30 years.

First Selectman William Gerber will present: State of the Town/Year in Review/Looking Forward.

Mark Barnhart:

Mark S. Barnhart is the Director of Community & Economic Development for the Town of Fairfield. During his 20-year tenure, Mark has been responsible for managing all of the Town’s development plans, plus the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Fort Devans site into affordable housing. From 2010 through its December 2011 opening, Mark oversaw the partial remediation and construction of the Fairfield Metro Train Station site to facilitate the private development now underway. Previously, Mark served as Town Manager and CEO for the Town of Stratford from 1992 to 2002. Mr. Barnhart holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his undergraduate studies at Albright College.

Mark Barnhart will present: Local Market Conditions & Development Forecast

Be the first to hear about what may be in store for our economy in 2025! The Chamber’s guest speakers will share a unique perspective on the national, regional, state, and local economy for 2025. This breakfast program is a valuable opportunity to explore this year’s economic outlook with our esteemed guest speakers, and discover first-hand, key issues, policies and developments that may not only affect people personally but may also have an impact on the business community as well - both locally and across the state of Connecticut.

“We are very excited to have John Traynor, First Selectman William Gerber, and Mark Barnhart as guest speakers for our 2025 Economic Outlook Breakfast event, as people are always curious about the direction of our economy as we begin a new year”, says Beverly A. Balaz, President of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. “Please join us for the most current information on important economic topics and enjoy a delicious breakfast at The Patterson Club!”

This informative event is open to the public. To reserve a ticket, please RSVP by Friday, January 23rd by calling the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce office: 203-255-1011 or registering online at:
www.FairfieldCTChamber.com.

• 7:00am-8:00am: Networking & Hot Buffet Breakfast.
• 8:00am-9:00am: Economic Outlook Presentations
• 9:00am-9:30am: Q&A

Fairfield, CT 06824
RSVP: Friday, January 23, 2025

• Chamber Members: $70/pp
• Non-Members (Public): $80/pp

Reserved Table of 10 for Chamber Members: $650.00
Reserved Table of 10 for non-Chamber Members: $750.00

For more information on this event, please call the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce: 203-255-1011 or email Katelyn Thaler: Katelyn@FairfieldCTChamber.com. For more information, please also visit the Chamber’s website: FairfieldCTChamber.com/ 2025 Economic Outlook Breakfast Sign-Up

— Flyer from the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce