Overview

The 2024 Marcum Mid-South Construction Summit, presented in collaboration with TRBA, ABC and AGC, is an annual “must” for construction contractors, and finance and accounting professionals, providing business-critical updates on the state of the industry from the country’s preeminent construction economist. This complimentary event is expected to draw more than 200 leaders in the construction industry from across the region.

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Anirban Basu, Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA

Agenda

12:30 PM
Registration and Networking
1:00 PM
Opening Remarks
1:10 PM
Attracting Tomorrow’s Talent with Today's Leaders

Steve Bench, Generational Consulting, LLC

Talent attraction and retention are the #1 issue facing employers in 2023, but at the same time millions of young employees are already disenchanted about the workforce and wondering how their professional lives will take shape in the coming years. As the Baby Boomers ride off into the retirement sunset, Generation X is left to manage an empowered Millennial generation raised with a new set of attitudes and expectations about their work-life balance. And just as we were beginning to understand Millennials, Gen Z is entering the workforce en masse! This keynote session focuses on talent attraction and workforce retention by building understanding of who we are, how we were raised, and how each generation views “work” as a part of their identity. Learn talent attraction and retention strategies to overcome generational differences and attract Millennial and Gen Z employees and keep them from leaving! Adulthood has changed, and depending on my life stage, I might prioritize my lifestyle over my career… So how do you manage and motivate someone who may not be as committed to their job as previous generations? This session will give you the answers, energize your group and get people talking!

2:00 PM
Constructing Marketing: 3 Things Every Contractor Can (and Should) Do

Joel Simpson, Director of Video Productions, Suited
Drew Moore, Director of Strategy, Suited

2:15 PM
Break
2:30 PM
Keynote: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Anirban Basu, Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP

Has the Federal Reserve successfully engineered a soft landing? Or, is the confluence of geopolitical conflict, a presidential election, rising consumer debt levels, and still high interest rates conspiring to produce economic downturn in 2024? It is difficult to know whether 2024 will be a good year – but one thing is clear – it will be a very interesting one. This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of major factors shaping economic outcomes, including interest rates, global conflict, wage dynamics, business confidence, and demographics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the coming year, highlighting the major risks that economic stakeholders will likely encounter.

3:30 PM
BNA New Horizon Program

Robert L. Ramsey, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Airport Authority

As Nashville and Middle Tennessee experience rapid growth, the Nashville International Airport (BNA) has launched the ambitious New Horizon Program to meet the increasing travel demands of the region. This comprehensive capital program aims to enhance infrastructure, improve passenger experience, and accommodate the burgeoning number of travelers.

In this session, we’ll explore the various facets of the New Horizon Program, including major projects, timelines, and the strategic vision behind these developments.

4:15 PM
Cocktails & Networking

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Anirban Basu MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.

Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida.  The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others. 

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Anirban Basu MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.

Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida.  The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others. 

In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him Chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He serves as Chairman of the Baltimore County Economic Advisory Committee. He also serves the chief economist function for Associated Builders and Contractors, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Modular Building Institute, the Maryland Bankers Association, and several others.

He has taught at several universities, most frequently at the Johns Hopkins University. He currently teaches History of Economic Thought at Goucher College as their Distinguished Economist in Residence.   

In 2007, 2016, and 2022, the Daily Record newspaper selected Dr. Basu as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.

Dr. Basu is currently on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law, St. Mary’s College, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University System of Maryland Foundation, the Lyric Opera House and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System.  He is also on Truist Bank’s advisory board.

Dr. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University.  He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.  He acquired his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law. He completed his doctoral work at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.

Speakers

Steve Bench

Generational Consulting, LLC

Steve customizes keynote presentations and training sessions that deliver engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennials, empowering Generation X, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation. Steve has shared his message with audiences across the country.

Steve is also the creator of “The Pitch!”, a non-profit business contest that puts the next generation of workforce talent in charge to create a start-up company and make the perfect sales pitch! Teenage students learn business concepts, practice soft skills and networking and compete for prizes! When not in a classroom, Steve spends his time in gyms around the midwest coaching AAU basketball.

Drew Moore

Director of Strategy, Suited

Drew Moore is the Founder and Director of Strategy for Suited, a full-service Digital Marketing and Creative Agency, based in the U.S., serving clients nationwide. Suited has a particular focus and extensive experience with the construction industry, and offers a single ‘Fractional CMO’ solution for all of your web/creative/video/social media/recruiting marketing needs, as an alternative to engaging and managing multiple services.

Robert L. Ramsey, PE, AAE, IAP

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Airport Authority

Robert Ramsey was promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP) along with his title of Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Mr. Ramsey assumes the additional responsibility of overseeing the Information Technology department as well as leading the Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Public Safety, Engineering, Environmental Management, Safety, and Strategic Planning and Sustainability programs at both the Nashville International Airport® and the John C. Tune Airport®.

Mr. Ramsey joined the Airport Authority in 2003 and he was instrumental in launching the BNA® Vision, MNAA’s expansion and renovation plan for Nashville International Airport. He served eight years in the United States Air Force as an officer in multiple squadron leadership roles. A graduate of the University of Missouri and the Virginia Military Institute, Ramsey is a Professional Engineer (PE), an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E) and an International Airport Professional (IAP).

Joel Simpson

Director of Video Productions, Suited

Joel Simpson is the Director of Video Productions for Suited, a full-service Digital Marketing and Creative Agency, based in the U.S., serving clients nationwide. Suited has a particular focus and extensive experience with the construction industry, particularly with video marketing. Joel is an expert in strategizing solutions for contractor’s project showcasing, training videos, and recruiting/employer branding videos to help attract top talent.

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CPE Credits

Program Description Marcum Mid-South Construction Summit
Important Notice Regarding CPE:
Learning Objectives

During this event participants will:

  • Identify talent attraction and workforce retention strategies by building an understanding of who we are, how we were raised, and how each generation views “work” as a part of their identity
  • Illustrate Shifts in the economy and construction industry during the pandemic over the last year, and forecast of successes and challenges the construction industry will face until the end of 2024 into 2025
  • Summarize various facets of the New Horizon Program for the BNA Airport, including major projects, timelines, and the strategic vision behind these developments.
Instruction Delivery Method Live, In-Person
Recommended CPE Credit 3 Hours
Recommended Field of Study Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites General knowledge of the construction industry, and current trends and developments happening in 2024
Program Level Update
Advance Preparation None
Cancellation Policy You may cancel your registration at any time prior to the event.
Complaint Resolution Policy For more information regarding refund, concerns and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at [email protected].

CPE-NASBA

Marcum LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.