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Nov 12

The Economy in 2027: Are You Positioned for What's NExt?

Join our panel of local experts as we break down key trends, risks, and opportunities for the year ahead.

The University Club
1332 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
08:15am - 10:00am

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Kat Hitchcock

Hitchcock & Associates


Kat Hitchcock, LEAD REALTOR®, GRI, Hitchcock and Associates, A Texas Native, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Corporate Communications & Business Foundations. Kat spent seven years working in the advertising and marketing industry, which she credits with her ability to negotiate, her creative problem-solving skills and her ability to market her listings. Over the past several years, she has achieved a reputation in Santa Barbara for providing quality Real Estate service based on integrity, knowledge, and professionalism. She believes no job is too small and no task is unattainable.



Joe O'Flaherty

Channel Wealth


Chief Investment Officer/Wealth Manager, Channel Wealth. Joe brings 22 years of experience covering global stock and bond markets. He has served as portfolio manager for multibillion-dollar portfolios for pensions, institutions, and retail clients. Joe's specialty is building durable "all-weather" investment portfolios for his clients.  

Mike Lopus

Colliers, Santa Barbara


Based in Santa Barbara, Mike Lopus is a Vice President at Colliers, specializing primarily in investment sales of Multifamily and Student Housing assets. With a commercial real estate career spanning over ten years, his range of expertise includes representing owners and buyers of Multifamily, Student Housing, Medical, and Hotel investment properties across the Central Coast. His dynamic expertise includes institutional landlord and tenant representation, lease negotiation and consulting, lease auditing, sublease negotiation, financial analysis, and market research expertise. Guiding clients through every phase of the deal cycle, he has established a reputation as a trusted advisor with in-depth market knowledge, a strong work ethic, and determination to implement solution-driven outcomes.

Mark Schniepp, Ph.D.

California Economic Forecast


Dr. Mark Schniepp directs the California Economic Forecast in Santa Barbara. The company prepares forecasts and economic commentary on the regional economies of California. He also prepares economic analysis and county-level forecasts for Caltrans and other organizations.