VVREO Fall Forum - Imagining the Future of the Verde Valley

Verde Valley Regional Economic Forum
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – 8:00 to 12 p.m.
Cottonwood Recreation Center
Theme:  Imagining the Future of the Verde Valley
 
8:00-8:30  Light Breakfast and Networking
8:30 – 8:45  Welcome and thanking sponsors.
8:45 – 9:15 Overview of VVREO Survey Results and Highlights of Verde Valley Strategic Plan with Q&A 
9:15-9:45     Long Term Economic Outlook and Impact for the Verde Valley 
9:45 – 10:30  Keynote Speaker:  The Future of the Arizona Economy and Impacts on the Verde Valley – Keith Watkins, ACA (Pending)
10:30-10:40 – Break
10:40 – 11:30 – Imagining the Future – Breakout sessions
11:30 – 11:50 – Breakout Group 
11:50 – 12 – Wrap up and Next Steps