Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce 2026 Economic Outlook

Niagara County’s most anticipated kickoff event is back.

The Niagara USA Chamber’s most popular business education event returns to kick off the new year with clarity, candor, and the insight our business community counts on. Join us on January 7th as we unveil the 2026 Economic Outlook, a morning built to help business owners chart a confident path forward into the new year.

Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce 2026 Economic Outlook
January 7, 2026 | 8–10 a.m.
Niagara University Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Committee for a Better Niagara

EVENT SPONSOR

Big-Picture U.S. Economic Forecast

We’re excited to welcome back Brian Pietrangelo, Senior VP and Managing Director of Investment Strategy for KeyBank for his national economic forecast. For the past few years, Brian has brought his down-to-earth presentation to Niagara County employers for this important discussion. Clear trends, straight talk, and always a grounded, practical view of what 2026 may bring for businesses across every sector.

Energy in New York State: What’s Real, What’s Next?

Albany’s natural gas ban may be delayed, but the conversation is far from over. Our second session brings together leaders for a candid panel on New York’s energy landscape. We’ll dig into the realities business owners must understand – from ever-increasing mandates to on-the-ground impacts, where the Niagara USA Chamber and Niagara County’s business community stand… and where we all need to keep the pressure on New York State.

Why You Need to Be in the Room

Policy is shifting. Costs are changing. Advocacy matters more than ever. This event gives you the information you need to make smart decisions in 2026.

Join 100+ business and community leaders as we start the year informed, connected and, most importantly, ready.