Business NSW invites you to join us for our Economic Updates 2026, a series of in‑person briefings designed to provide business leaders across the Mid North Coast with timely, practical insights into the economic outlook for the year ahead.


These events will unpack the key economic forces shaping our region, including national and global trends, local business conditions and what they mean for decision‑making, investment and growth in 2026.


The speakers will provide in‑depth analyses of current economic conditions, policy settings and emerging risks and opportunities for businesses across regional NSW, drawing on the latest business data and insights.

Event Details

TAREE
16 JUNE -12.00pm - 2.00pm

SPEAKERS:

Nathan Wallwork, Head of Economics and Policy, Business NSW

Tanya Thompson, Member for Myall Lakes

Rachel Pleasant, Sustainable Development Executive Manager, Mid Coast Council

PORT MACQUARIE
17 JUNE - 7.30am - 9.30am

SPEAKERS:

Ashwin Clarke, Senior Economist, Commonwealth Bank

Robert Dwyer, Member for Port Macquarie

Duncan Coulton, Executive Manager Strategy, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council


COFFS HARBOUR
17 JUNE - 6.00pm - 8.00pm

SPEAKERS:

Ashwin Clarke, Senior Economist, Commonwealth Bank

Murray Wood, General Manager, City of Coffs Harbour


Economic Updates 2026

Dates: 16 - 17 June 2026

Locations: Taree - Port Macquarie - Coffs Harbour

CONTACT

Carla Caswell, BNSW Mid North Coast | Regional Coordinator | 0447 542 675 | mncevents@businessnsw.com