GGP Economic Forum Speaker Bullish on Market
June 3, 2026 by Staff Report

Nationally-recognized market strategist Matt Orton, of Raymond James, painted a hopeful economic picture during the Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual Economic Forum May 28.

Nationally-recognized market strategist Matt Orton, of Raymond James, painted a hopeful economic picture during the Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual Economic Forum May 28. Despite ongoing risks, the overall economic outlook remains positive due to strong corporate earnings, continued job growth and strategic investment across key sectors, said GGP President and CEO Kimm Leininger in a May 29 press release. “Resilience was the defining theme of the discussion,” she said. “Matt provided tremendous insight into how innovation, investment and the adaptability of businesses continue to position our economy for long-term opportunity, despite real-world challenges.” Orton, a leading voice on economic trends...