The COVID-19 pandemic has created new obstacles for business, employees, elected officials, job seekers, and everyone. The Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. has engaged Robert Eyler, PhD to help us understand what this extraordinary event means for our local economy and our recovery.
Robert Eyler, Ph.D. is a much sought-after keynote speaker who brings economics “down to earth.” He connects the impact of global events to our neighborhoods. Most recently Dr. Eyler has talked on the economic impact of and recovery from devastating business interruptions, such as COVID-19 and the destructive wildfires in northern California. Dr. Eyler is the Dean of the School of Extended and International Education, Professor of Economics, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis at Sonoma State University, and President of Economic Forensics and Analytics, Inc.