2026 KABA Annual Meeting
You are cordially invited to the Annual Meeting of the the Kenosha Area Business Alliance
Celebrating 30 years of driving economic development in Kenosha County!
As the Kenosha Area Business Alliance marks its 30th anniversary, the 2026 Annual Meeting reflects on three decades of impact while looking ahead to what’s next. Bring your team and join us for an engaging end-of-day gathering designed to inform, inspire, and connect.
To commemorate this milestone, the Annual Meeting will feature an exciting new reception-style format at The Rita at UW–Parkside, creating a fresh, dynamic environment that encourages conversation and connection. We are pleased to welcome John Koskinen, Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, as our keynote speaker. Known for his clear, data-driven insights and compelling visuals, John brings Wisconsin’s economic trends to life in a way that is both accessible and impactful. See his full bio below.
Attendees will also receive a snapshot of economic development activity across Kenosha County, highlights from KABA’s 2025 initiatives, and a forward-looking preview of priorities and opportunities for 2026.
We look forward to celebrating progress, sharing insights, and shaping what’s next – together.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 2:30-6:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. check-in; program begins promptly at 3:30; hors d’oeuvres, cocktails & networking to follow
Location: The Rita Tallent Picken Center for the Arts at the University of Wisconsin – Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53144
Cost: Investor cost – $75/per person; Non-Investor cost – $90/per person
Please register at the link below by Friday, March 18. Questions? Please contact KABA at 262.605.1100 or info@kaba.org.
KABA would like to thank its generous sponsors for their continued support.
MEET OUR SPEAKER
John Koskinen is the Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and has served in that capacity for several administrations. His expert economic analysis has positioned him as an authority on Wisconsin’s economy.
John’s detailed and visual presentations make it easy to understand Wisconsin’s economy how is the most competitive it has been in many years. His presentation will change your perception of Wisconsin’s economy.
John has been cited as a commentator on the Wisconsin economy in the media throughout the state and the country. He has testified on the Wisconsin economy before several standing committees of the state legislature. He has presented on Wisconsin economic outlook to the diverse groups around the state including rating agencies, investor groups, state and regional economic development associations, colleges and universities, financial institutions, trade associations, and employers. For 2021 and 2022, Vistage Inc. recognized John as one of its top presenters nationally.
John has his B.A. and M.S. in Applied Economics from Marquette University. He has done additional graduate studies in Economics at Northwestern University and computer science at the University of Wisconsin.
Please register at the link below by Friday, March 18. Questions? Please contact KABA at 262.605.1100 or info@kaba.org.