Talking Tariffs Lunch & Learn

Join us for an insightful Lunch & Learn on the latest tariffs and their impact on manufacturers. As global trade policies continue to evolve, these new tariffs could affect supply chains, costs, and competitiveness in the industry. This session will provide an overview of the most recent tariff changes, their implications for manufacturers of all sizes, and strategies to mitigate potential challenges. Hear from industry expert Shannon Grein, ask questions, and gain valuable insights to keep your business ahead of the curve. Enjoy lunch while you learn—register today!

Our Subject Matter Expert: Shannon Grein, Vice President, Economist at Wells Fargo

Shannon Grein is a vice president and economist for Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank. Based in Charlotte, N.C., she provides analysis on the U.S. macro economy, with a primary focus on consumer spending, business investment and international trade.

Shannon regularly contributes to the group’s economic commentary and her perspectives have been shared in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and on National Public Radio. Her work has also been published in major academic journals.

Shannon earned a B.S. in economics from St. John’s University in New York and a M.A. in economics from New York University.

Our Host: Pilot Chemical Company

Pilot Chemical Company is a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical manufacturer providing high-quality products and services to the household, industrial, and institutional (HI&I); personal care; metalworking and lubricants; oilfield; and emulsion polymerization industries. Its proprietary core technologies involve alkylation, sulfonation, sulfation and a number of other specialty operations, including the production of biocides and cGMP products. Pilot, an industry leader in chemical innovation and safety, owns the most state-of-the-art continuous sulfation process in North America, is a leader in quaternary ammonium compounds, and is the world’s largest manufacturer of disulfonates. Pilot is certified under both ISO 9001:2015 and the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® program and holds a silver-medal rating with EcoVadis for sustainability. Pilot is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional sites located in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey, and Mexico.