Economic Update by Ben Malin (1.5 CPE)

When:  Thu, Sep 24, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 08:15 PM (CT)
Associated with  Minneapolis Chapter

Greetings, we are kicking off our fall schedule in September. 

Ben Malin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will provide us with an Economic Update.  Following a brief overview of the Fed, the discussion will pivot to the National Economy.  There should be plenty of time for Q&A at the end.  In hosting this at North Hennepin Community College, we are also welcoming NHCC students and faculty to attend.  

Registration Link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-update-by-ben-malin-15-cpe-tickets-1999075571849?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meeting Structure:

5:30 Social

6:00 Dinner

6:20 Presentation

8:15 Conclusion of the Meeting

Costs:

$25 IMA Members

$30 IMA Member Guests

Student Chapter members can attend free of charge with ID

Venue:

North Hennepin Community College

Center for Business & Technology Room #169 

7411 85th Ave N

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Room CBT 169 is on the southeast side of campus with parking along that east side.  We'll have IMA signs posted in the building as well as peers to help guide you to the room itself

Menu:

Catering is being finalized (likely Jimmy Johns or something similar) and we'll have an update in future communications

About our Speaker:

Benjamin A. Malin

Vice President, Research

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

As vice president of the Research Division, Ben Malin oversees the division’s economic analysis function, which is a primary source of monetary policy support for President Neel Kashkari. Ben joined the Minneapolis Fed as a senior economist in 2012, after spending six years as an economist at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. His current research focuses on firms’ price-setting behavior, business cycles, and economic growth. Ben holds a B.S. in economics from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in economics from Stanford University

Location

North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Ave N
Room CBT 169 (Center for Business & Technology Building on the Southeast side of Campus)
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
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