Second Annual Tri County Economic Forecast Conference Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2002
Dan Ripke
Center for Economic Development
530-898-4598
Joe Wills
530-898-4143
Second Annual Tri County Economic Forecast Conference Announced
The Center for Economic Development (CED) at California State University, Chico has announced it will be hosting the 2nd Annual Tri County Economic Forecast Conference to be held on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002. The conference will be held in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium on the CSU, Chico campus from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Local businesses and community leaders will be provided with vital information about the current and future direction of local and regional economies. Local speakers will provide insight into the agriculture, tourism/recreation, and housing and real estate industries. Attendees will gain useful insight and knowledge about economic trends in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties, improving their ability to successfully plan for the future of Northern California.
Dan Ripke, CED’s director, said, “Following 9/11 and the slow economy of 2001, business and community leaders are eager to learn more about the general economic outlook for 2002. The Forecast Conference will provide this much-needed information.”
The Center for Economic Development is a community outreach organization of CSU, Chico. The center is a non-profit organization that provides technical assistance, applied research and capacity-building assistance to economic development and planning professionals in 20 Northern California counties. The clients served include economic development corporations; economic development districts; community development organizations; local, state, and federal government offices; consulting firms; small business development centers; small businesses; and local government officials.
Before January 25, registration is $45 per person and will include a 2002 county profile and breakfast. After January 25, registration is $55 per person. A table for eight may be purchased for $315. To learn about becoming a sponsor, call Margaret Schmidt at 530-894-8877.
For more information or to register, please contact the center at 530-898-4598.
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