Providence Economic Outlook Breakfast 2026

Join us for a timely discussion on the evolving global economic landscape and what it means for Rhode Island’s business climate. The event will feature a keynote by Stephen Stanley, Chief Economist, Santander, examining tariff outcomes, the implications of a weakening dollar, and what these trends mean for regional competitiveness.
A moderated panel of leaders from manufacturing, defense, finance, and economic development will follow, focused on how Rhode Island can translate global change into local growth—through investment, trade, and manufacturing readiness.
The audience will also have the opportunity to provide real-time perspectives around the changing dynamics of Rhode Island through a survey of economic and business climate-related questions.
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick
801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
Registration and Networking: 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
This event is complimentary for GPCC Members.
Seating is limited. Kindly RSVP by Thursday, March 26.
This event is complimentary for GPCC Members.
Seating is limited. Kindly RSVP by Thursday, March 26.
Please note: Bring a business card to be eligible to win 2 round trip tickets courtesy of Southwest.
(must be present to win the airline tickets)
Opinions expressed by the speakers are for general informational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Views expressed by any persons are their own, do not necessarily constitute those of Santander Bank, N.A., and are not necessarily endorsed by Santander Bank, N.A. No materials distributed nor your attendance should imply any client, advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Santander Bank, N.A. Neither Santander Bank, N.A. nor any other person is to be deemed to be engaged in rendering auditing, accounting, tax, legal, advisory, consulting, or any other service or advice. No statement or materials should be considered as a substitute for your own independent investigation or business judgment. All attendees are urged to consult with a professional advisor familiar with their particular factual situation for advice concerning any specific matters. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. ©2025 Santander Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Santander, Santander Bank and the Flame logo are trademarks of Banco Santander, S.A. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 2, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Fees/Admission
Free Event
Contact Information
(401) 521-5000
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