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Annual AEC Update & Economic Forecast 2026

December 11, 2025 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CST)

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PRESENTERS

Bringing back our annual tradition of sharing the economic outlook and forecast for the AEC industry regionally and for the state. David Kehm (FGM Architects) will share his summary results from design firms in the area to get a real time snapshot of where design is right now and ahead for 2026. Kurt Gildehaus (Paric) will share important updates and insights for construction. Lastly, we have Cara Weber with the Missouri Partnership to share what's going on Statewide and our outlook.


REGIONAL PANELIST DISCUSSION

What’s fueling growth in your county—and what’s standing in the way?

Join us for a powerful regional conversation with leaders from four key St. Louis-area counties as they share the latest in economic development, major projects on the horizon, and the critical challenges shaping our communities. From infrastructure and investment to workforce needs and strategic partnerships, this is your front-row seat to what’s happening now and what’s coming next across the region.

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from the decision-makers shaping the future of our economy—one county/city at a time, all working toward a stronger region. PLUS LOTS OF NETWORKING TIME


Time


AGENDA

7:00-7:20 a.m. Check-in/Networking

7:20-8:10 a.m. Breakfast Buffet

8:10-9:30 a.m. AEC Update & Economic Forecast

9:30-9:45 a.m. Break

9:45-11 a.m. Regional Update

11-11:30 a.m. Q&A


Location

HOLIDAY INN SW

The ballroom is located at the back of the hotel. Please park in the back parking lot. Upon entering, the ballroom is to the left.

All-American Breakfast Buffet

Sliced Fresh Fruit, Assorted Pastries & Muffins

Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, Sausage Patties, Applewood Smoked Bacon

Regular & Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas, Water & Orange Juice

Pricing

Owner Member: $0

Associate Member: $65

Associate Non-Member: $85

Student/Retired: $45


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Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Hale
Phone: (314) 266-1957
Email: rhale@slc3.org
Details: Speakers contact: Kelly Jackson kjackson@slc3.org or 314.278.8241
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