​Learn about the strength of Oakland County’s economy as we recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at the 36th Annual Oakland County Economic Forecast with County Executive Dave Coulter and University of Michigan economists Dr. Gabe Ehrlich and Donald Grimes. Together, they will look at indicators for future job growth as well as local, national, and international factors that will impact Oakland County businesses.

They will present the economic forecast for 2021-2023 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. by live stream on YouTube (@OakGov) and Facebook (@AdvantageOak). The news conference will begin at 12:30 p.m. via a Zoom link. Interested media should RSVP to [email protected] to receive the Zoom link and an embargoed copy of the forecast the morning of the event. Deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, June 8 at noon.

Oakland County will host two watch events for the business community: one for small business owners in Birmingham and one for manufacturers in Troy. Please note these events will be held in compliance with current State of Michigan pandemic health orders. Media who wish to attend one of the watch events to get reaction to the forecast should contact [email protected] to indicate preference of location. A reply with the address will be sent.

Streaming via YouTube and Facebook as well as at oakgov.com/EconomicOutlook.