2026 Recap now available
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Thank you to all our 2026 IWV Economic Outlook Conference Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: Alta One Federal Credit Union
Emerald Sponsor: Cerro Coso Community College
Platinum Sponsor: City of Ridgecrest, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Speakers’ Reception: Coso Operating Company
Gold Sponsors: Southern California Edison, New Directions Technologies Inc., State Farm – Gary Charlon
Silver Sponsor: US Bank, Searles Valley Minerals
Bronze Sponsors: RAAR – Ridgecrest Area Association of Realtors, Waste Management, IWV Water District, The Daily Independent, JT4 LLC, Continental Labor and Staffing Resources, IWV Groundwater Authority
The Twenty27 IWV Economic Outlook Conference is scheduled Thursday, February 25
For a glimpse into Ridgecrest’s economic future, business and industry leaders attend the annual Indian Wells Valley (IWV) Economic Outlook Conference (EOC), organized by the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current, local, state, and national economies, addressing topics of interest to the community.
Local experts and business owners provide perspective on issues affecting business, industry, education, and government. As the premiere economic forecast event in the region, speakers discuss the state of the local economy, the outlook for the year ahead, and the domestic and international policy changes that might affect local markets and business.
The Twenty27 EOC will take place at the Kerr McGee Center on Thursday, February 25, 2027.
Twenty26 Recap available here.
Twenty25 Recap available here.
The IWV Economic Outlook Conference provides insight into current, local, state, and national economies, addressing topics of interest to the community.