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Rebecca Green | SBJ

The 2026 Outlook

BY: SBJ Staffsbj@sbj.net

Posted online January 2, 2026 | 2:18 pm

Fifteen industry leaders share their forecasts for the new year with SBJ.

2026 Economy Outlook: David Richards

2026 Technology Outlook: Kevin Waterland

2026 Workforce Outlook: Racheal Dami Odunewu

2026 Health Care Outlook: Dr. Sadaf Sohrab

2026 Nonprofits Outlook: Meleah Spencer

2026 Banking & Finance Outlook: Casey Pyle

2026 Tourism Outlook: Cora Scott

2026 Arts Outlook: Geoff Steele

2026 Infrastructure Outlook: Derek Lee

2026 Education Outlook: Gearl Loden

2026 Manufacturing Outlook: Jon Marshall

2026 Government Outlook: Brad Hudson

2026 Sports & Business Outlook: Lance Kettering

2026 Restaurants Outlook: Jenny Cho

2026 Special Focus: Housing Outlook: Brendan Griesemer

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