Perryman presents economic forecast

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, president and CEO of The Perryman Group, an economic and financial analysis firm headquartered in Waco, will present his economic forecast for 2021 through 2026 on Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 305 E Fifth St.

The luncheon program will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Hosted by SouthWest Bank, the presentation is part of Perryman’s 38th Annual Economic Outlook Conference Series, with events conducted throughout the state each year from November through March. His remarks will focus on expectations for the United States, Texas, and the Odessa, Midland, and Permian Basin areas’ economies over the next five years.

Participants at the conference will include business, education, and community leaders from the Odessa and Midland areas.