Thursday Thought Leaders with Emory Economist Tom Smith

Date and Time

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT

Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:00-8:30 am: Networking and breakfast served
8:30-9:30 am: Program and speaker

Location

Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Fees/Admission

Fees/Admission:
Includes Breakfast Buffett
SWGC members, $28
Nonmembers, $35
Register before 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025
to reserve your seat.

We're unfortunately unable to accommodate walkups.

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel with a full refund by Tuesday, noon, April 8th; after that date no refunds will be given, however substitution of an attendee is allowed if you're unable to attend.

Contact Information

Beth Coffey
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Description

Tom Smith, Emory Economist

Join us for breakfast with Professor Tom Smith from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School as he explores 2025 economic and labor market trends affecting small businesses and the broader economy. The impact of changes brought by the new presidential administration will also be discussed, including executive orders and policy shifts that could influence businesses and the marketplace in the months ahead.

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ABOUT TOM SMITH
Tom Smith is considered a specialist in the areas of labor economics, pricing, film finance, sports economics and finance, and the economics of the entertainment and health care industries. Described as a jack of all trades and master of them all, he's one of Goizueta Business School's most sought-after experts.

Tom brings his research on micro- and macro-economics into the classroom; considered timely and insightful, his perspective has been published by local outlets and international publications alike, including Time.

He regularly appears as a financial expert on television and radio -- CNN, NPR, and The Huffington Post to name a few -- and is frequently quoted in the press regarding trends in unemployment, inflation, trade, and economics-driven topics. An energetic and enthusiastic professor, Tom eschews narrow definitions of leadership.

Through forging genuine connections with participants, Tom helps them expand their thinking and develop a more holistic approach to business that, in turn, enhances their approach to leadership and results in greater success. Smith holds a PhD in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.