# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 State of the Economy - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am - **Event Description**: See what 2026 has in store for our region.About this EventThis joint event between IREM Northern Ohio and IFMA Northern Ohio welcomes Alec Pacella, CCIM, President of NAI Pleasant Valley as he provides a lively, honest and easy-to-understand analysis of our economic state locally, regionally and nationwide. Alec has a way of helping the audience understand with real industry examples and expressive charts and graphs. He takes the commercial real estate industry and turns it every which way to gain insight into what industry professionals should know to thrive during this turbulent time. This daunting topic is always easy to understand through Alec's thoughtful explanation and humorous insight. Start 2026 off right - join us for the IFMA/IREM Economic Forecast on February 1`7 to see what the year has in store for the industry.February 17, 20268:00am light breakfast and networking8:30am presentationLocation: INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYCleveland Education & Conference Center4100 Rockside RoadIndependence, OH 44131Alec Pacella, CCIMPresidentNAI Pleasant ValleyLinkedinAlec Pacella, CCIM, is the president of NAI Pleasant Valley in Akron, Ohio. During his 30 years in commercial real estate, he has negotiated industrial property transactions with companies like First Industrial Realty Trust, Grubb & Ellis, and The Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation.Pacella has been a CCIM Institute instructor since 2008 and has been a guest lecturer at Youngstown State University and Cleveland State University. He's been recognized in the Midwest Real Estate News Hall of Fame, Crains Cleveland Business "40 Under Forty," and multiple NAIOP "Deal of the Year" awards.He earned his bachelor's degree in geography and MBA in Finance from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/2026-state-of-the-economy/100001977719921524 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 31.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Independence - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Indiana Wesleyan University - Cleveland Education and Conference Center - **lat**: 41.3990729 - **long**: -81.6624656 - **full address**: Indiana Wesleyan University - Cleveland Education and Conference Center, 4100 Rockside Road, Independence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 State of the Economy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a02f7ef01e1aea2bf7db24aefe43a33d7b441664425e0db1d613bb5188fed306-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1765655487 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 State of the Economy being held? - **A:** 2026 State of the Economy takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am at Indiana Wesleyan University - Cleveland Education and Conference Center, 4100 Rockside Road, Independence, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 State of the Economy? - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 State of the Economy range from USD 23 to USD 32 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityIFMA MembersUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableNon-MembersUSD 32 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 State of the Economy? - **A:** 2026 State of the Economy is organized by IFMA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 State of the Economy is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Independence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Across the globe, the Association’s 24,000 members are represented in more than 100 countries.\r\nLocally, the Northern Ohio IFMA Chapter represents 80+ members in the greater Cleveland, Akron and Medina areas. Members represent a variety of organizations and corporations, including Allstate Insurance, the Center for Health Affairs, the Cleveland Foundation, Jones Day, Progressive Insurance Co., Sherwin Williams. \r\nThe Chapter’s Board of Directors meet monthly at varying locations throughout Northern Ohio and welcome all Chapter members to attend and join in the discussion. Bring an idea. Share a best practice. Present a challenge. Make an introduction. Reach out to our Chapter Administrator at OhioIFMA@att.net for more information upcoming meetings.\r\n \r\nThe Chapter also regularly hosts facility tours, professional development events, and networking opportunities throughout the year. 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