Keeping your budget above water with macroeconomic trends and insights
August 27, 2025
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With inflation and economic uncertainty reshaping the utility landscape, water utility leaders can’t afford to wait. In this timely session, Patrick Luce and Jeremy Bess share insights and practical tools to help you stay ahead of financial pressures.
You’ll learn key macroeconomic trends affecting utilities, forecasting tools to plan with confidence, and smart strategies to optimize spending and boost resilience. Watch now to gain a clear roadmap for maintaining fiscal stability and delivering reliable service—even in challenging times.
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Patrick is a senior economist with expertise in various sectors. Specializing in distilling intricate economic concepts into actionable insights, he provides an unbiased, data-driven perspective on economic trends, to help clients in their decisions.
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As a seasoned senior economist, Jeremy draws on his expertise in various sectors to translate economic trends into actionable advice—he offers insight into future expectations on topics that matter most to clients and is an energetic keynote speaker.
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