Economist Hank Fishkind will discuss local, regional and national economic trends on Thursday, Jan. 11, at the 2018 Economic Forecast Breakfast presented by Hancock Bank and the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation. Fishkind has more than 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting; he is a principal of Fishkind & Associates, an economic and financial consulting firm with experience in economic and fiscal impact analysis, policy studies, forecasting and finance. The event will be held 7:30-9 a.m. at Manatee Technical College, 6305 State Road 70 E., Bradenton. Tickets are $65-$75. Register online, by email or via (941) 803-9037.