Economic Update
Higher interest rates. Persistent inflation. Political uncertainty. What do these factors mean for your organization, and how are businesses adapting?
Join Travis Keshemberg of First Business Bank for an economic update covering the impact of Federal Reserve rate hikes, strategies corporations are using to hedge against inflation, and how Wisconsin's governor's race is influencing business outlooks and cash forecasting. Gain practical insights into today's economic environment and what it could mean for financial decision-making in the months ahead.
Speaker: Travis Keshemberg, PhD, CFA, CFP, FRM, Senior Vice President - Investment Portfolio Manager, First Business Bank
Travis Keshemberg, PhD, CFA, CFP, FRM is Senior Vice President and Investment Portfolio Manager at First Business Bank. With nearly 30 years of portfolio management and investment research experience, Travis specializes in investment strategy, portfolio modeling, risk management, and economic analysis.
He holds a PhD in Financial Economics from EDHEC Business School and a Master of Science in Applied Economics from Marquette University. In addition to his professional leadership roles, Travis has served on the board of CFA Society Milwaukee and as Chairman of The Providence Place, a nonprofit senior living organization.
**Please note that the presentation will start at 11:45am
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Registration & Networking 11:30am
Presentation and Q&A - 11:45am - 12:45pm
Lunch: 12:30pm-1:15pm
Lunch will include salad, your choice of entrée options, sides , and dessert
Location: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
15665 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield WI 53005
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