Monday, February 9, 2009

No Oscar For Hollywood - LAEDC Forecast Coming!


A recent red carpet event
and movie screening at
Raleigh Studios in
Hollywood.


News Advisory

Challenges and Opportunities for 2009

There has been little good news when the topic is the economy. As our economy continues to face enormous challenges, what can we expect for the coming year?

The LAEDC Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook will present two panel discussions: one focusing on the economic outlook for the regional and national economies, presented by LAEDC economists, Jack Kyser and Dr. Nancy Sidhu, and the other will feature prominent speakers from the Housing, Retail, Tourism, Entertainment, and International Trade industries. How will trends in each industry sectors affect our economy and what strategies can we employ to weather the storm until an economic recovery?


Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation to Release 2009 - 2010 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook

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Founding Economist
Jack Kyser To Release Critical Data On Economy

What:


2009 - 10 LAEDC ECONOMIC FORECAST & INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: “Challenges & Opportunities”

There has been very little good news about the economy. What can we expect for the coming year? When will the economy improve? Find out how businesses can weather the economic storm and what’s next.

Who:


Robert A. Kleinhenz, Ph.D. Dep. Chief Economist, California Ass of Realtors

Jack Kyser, Founding Economist, Kyser Ctr for Econ. Research, LAEDC

Nancy D. Sidhu, Ph.D. Chief Economist, Kyser Ctr for Economic Research

Sam Kyei, Chief Economist, Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway

Mark Lieberman, President & CEO, LA INC (Convention & Visitors Bur.)

Michael Niemira, Chief Economist, Int’nl Council of Shopping Ctrs.

Tim Ransdell, Exec. Dir., The Calif. Inst. for Federal Policy Research

Frank Mottek, Panel Moderator, Host, KNX 1070 AM Business Hour

When: WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2009 (please call for link & Interviews)
7 A.M. – 8 A.M. Breakfast & Check-in. Program: 8 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

Where: Marriott Hotel, Grand Ball Room, Downtown Los Angeles

333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90071 * (866) 210-8879

Background:

The LAEDC Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook will present two panel discussions: one focusing on the economic outlook for the regional and national economies, presented by LAEDC economists, Jack Kyser and Dr. Nancy Sidhu, and the other will feature prominent speakers from the Housing, Retail, Tourism, Entertainment, and International Trade industries. How will trends in each industry sector affect our economy and what strategies can we employ to weather the storm until an economic recovery? For more about the event or sponsorships: Contact Nhien Barros, 213.236.4816 or visit www.laedc.org/forecast.

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