CEO Podcast: An economic forecast with Steve Scranton from Washington Trust Bank

CEO Podcast: An economic forecast with Steve Scranton from Washington Trust Bank

Author: Washington Hospitality Association January 7, 2023 Duration: 36:17

Welcome tothe January episode of the CEO Podcast with Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton.

This month, Anthony is out of town: filling in for him is the Chair of the Washington Hospitality Association Board, Brian Moreno, co-owner of a franchised business organization with McDonald's and Tiffany Turner, owner of Adrift Hotel and vice-chair of the board. 

The two sit down with Steve Scranton, chief investment officer and economist at Washington Trust Bank, to discuss the economic outlook for 2023.

Hill Climb 2023 is Jan. 30. Register at hospitalityhillclimb.org 

If you have any questions, you can email us at podcast@wahospitality.org.

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