Keeping track of the global and U.S. economy is a trying task most years. In a year of upheaval and volatile markets, STAFDA members are grateful to have trusted economist Alex Chausovsky available to take a hard look at current events, trends, and long-term prospects for the construction/industrial markets and overall economy. Alex, president of 3DM Consulting, is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than two decades of expertise across subjects including economics, manufacturing, automation, advanced technology trends, and business cycle analysis. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the U.S. and Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia. Alex will be presenting his standing-room only Economic Update during the new Closing Session of STAFDA’s 50th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Tuesday afternoon, November 17. A cocktail reception will follow. One of STAFDA’s most popular speakers, Alex has delivered over a thousand presentations, webinars, and workshops to small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries, and is the go-to source of industry data and insights for business owners and leaders. Alex’s analysis has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on the BBC, and on NPR, and he is a Top Voice on LinkedIn.