Explore the latest economic trends in our region Get the latest on economic trends at the local, state and national level from Professor of Banking and Economist for the North Carolina Bankers Association, Harry Davis, PhD. What is your assessment of our local economy? Speaker: Harry Davis, PhD Dr. Harry M. Davis is the Professor of Banking (1980) and Economist (1981) for the North Carolina Bankers Association. He is professor of Finance and past Chair of the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance at Appalachian State University (1981-1998). As the North Carolina Bankers Association Economist, Dr. Davis puts together quarterly economic forecasts that are carried by various news outlets. Dr. Davis is frequently interviewed throughout the year by newspapers, television, and radio stations for stories on the economy and banking. Dr. Davis is a frequent speaker at state, regional and national banking conventions on economic and banking issues. This year, we are excited to welcome members of the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) to the Briefing as our special guests. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce was chosen to host the CACCE 2016 Annual Management Conference. Over 100 Chamber executives will be in attendance at the breakfast briefing to get the latest on economic forecasts.