Vermont Chamber and NBT Bank to Host Free Economic Insights Webinar on Inflation, Interest Rates, AI, and Market Outlook

July 8 conversation with Ken Entenmann will translate national economic signals into practical insight for Vermont businesses

Montpelier, VT (June 29, 2026) – The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and NBT Bank will host a free Economic Insights webinar on Wednesday, July 8, featuring Kenneth J. Entenmann, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist at NBT Wealth Management.

At a time when businesses are navigating interest rates, inflation, labor market shifts, consumer spending, and market volatility, Entenmann will help translate the latest economic signals into practical insight for Vermont employers and business leaders. At the same time, rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping investment markets, productivity, and long-term economic expectations, creating new opportunities alongside new uncertainty.

For Vermont employers, these national economic forces have immediate consequences. They influence financing costs, consumer spending, hiring decisions, capital investments, and business planning. Businesses and organizations that understand the signals driving today’s economy will be better positioned to adapt and make informed decisions in an increasingly unpredictable environment.

During the webinar, Entenmann will provide clear, data-informed perspective on the economic conditions businesses are facing now and what they should be watching in the second half of 2026. The discussion will explore interest rates, inflation, consumer spending, labor market trends, AI-driven market activity, and the broader economic outlook.

“Business leaders are making critical decisions in an economy that is changing rapidly,” said Amy Spear, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “Economic uncertainty isn’t a reason to wait; it makes timely information even more valuable. This conversation is designed to help employers cut through the headlines, understand what the data is telling us, and make more informed decisions about investment, hiring, and growth. The Vermont Chamber is committed to connecting businesses with the economic insight, relationships, and resources they need to plan with confidence.”

Entenmann brings more than 33 years of investment experience and oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management and administration across Trust, Custody, Retirement, Institutional, and Individual accounts. Prior to joining NBT Bank, he served as Director of Investment Management at Alliance Bank. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Business Management from Cornell University, an MBA from the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation.

The Economic Insights webinar series, powered by NBT Bank, connects Vermont businesses with timely economic analysis and practical guidance to support sound planning and decision-making in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Registration is free and open to all.

Economic Insights Webinar with Ken Entenmann
Date: Wednesday, July 8
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration: Register at https://www.vtchamber.com/economic-insights/