Join ABCC Coastal for an insightful morning as we take a forward-looking view at the economic trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for the construction industry and our region.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Guettabi of UNC Wilmington as our featured speaker. Dr. Guettabi will provide expert analysis on national and regional economic indicators, market forecasts, workforce trends, and key factors impacting construction and development in the year ahead.

Mouhcine Guettabi is the McNeill Distinguished Professor in Business, Associate Professor of Economics, and Regional Economist at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His work focuses on monitoring the state’s economic indicators and producing economic impact analyses and forecasts. He frequently speaks to private and public organizations about the region’s economic conditions and the policy decisions shaping the community.

Before joining UNCW, he was an associate professor of economics at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). During his time there, he regularly produced economic forecasts, examined the state’s fiscal outlook, analyzed key policy issues, and testified before the legislature. His academic research has appeared in leading economic journals, including the Review of Economics and Statistics, the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, the Journal of Regional Science, and the Journal of Health Economics.

He earned his PhD in economics, with an emphasis in Urban and Regional Economics, from Oklahoma State University in 2012.

This is a valuable opportunity for contractors, suppliers, and industry partners to gain clarity on what’s coming and how to strategically position your business for success.

Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM, with the presentation beginning at 8am.

Start your day informed and prepared for what’s ahead in 2026.