The Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) are pleased to announce the keynote for the annual Economic Outlook Conference, presented by Williams-Keepers LLC. Brakke Consulting is the leading management consulting firm serving companies in animal health and nutrition, pet care and veterinary services. We are pleased to welcome President Ron Brakke to Columbia to talk about Columbia’s position in the animal health corridor.

Ron is an industry veteran with over 40 years in the animal health, pet and veterinary business. In his career he has been involved in dozens of transactions representing both the buyer and the seller. The majority of Ron’s time in the firm is spent on assisting senior management clients in new business development, either buying or selling a company or brokering new technology.

Other topics this year will include a presentation about Missouri’s economic outlook, a case study of small business growth and expansion and a panel discussion with Columbia’s insurance leaders. The conference will be held on Tuesday, November 24 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business. Cost is $40 for Columbia Chamber members. Click here to register online. For more information contact Kristi Ray at 817-9108 or kray@ColumbiaMOChamber.com.