November 7 Webinar: Business Trends for 2026 and Beyond
Entering 2026, small and midsize businesses are navigating a world of constant change, shaped by rapid advancements in AI, shifting workforce dynamics, global instability, and economic uncertainty.
To help you make informed decisions, Vistage speaker and strategy expert Marc Emmer will share his forecast for 2026, covering five key areas covered in his popular trends series:
- Economic
- Technology
- Social
- Artificial Intelligence
- Employment
Marc’s insights will reveal how you can turn trends in each of these areas into opportunities for growth and gain a lasting competitive edge for your business.
How to attend
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT
*Please use the blue box on the right to register.
About the presenter
Marc Emmer is President of Optimize Inc., a management consulting firm based in Los Angeles. Marc is a 20-year Vistage member and is recognized throughout North America as an author, speaker and expert on strategy and strategic planning. The release of his second book, Momentum: How Companies Decide What to Do Next was covered online by Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, CBS and CNBC. Marc has crafted strategic plans for over 200 organizations, including more than 100 Vistage members. He is a frequent contributor to the Vistage Research Center, Forbes.com and Inc.com.
Category : Economic / Future Trends
Tags: artificial intelligence, Economic / Future Trends, Upcoming Webinar
About the Author: Anne Petrik
As Vice President of Research for Vistage, Anne Petrik is instrumental in the creation of original thought leadership designed to inform the decision-making of CEOs of small and midsize businesses. These perspectives — shared through repo
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