PLNU and the Fermanian School of Business are pleased to announce that they are a co-sponsor of the National Association of Business Economics (NABE®) Annual Conference to be held from October 10-13, 2009 in St. Louis Missouri. The NABE® is an association of professionals who have an interest in business economics and who want to use the latest economic data and trends to enhance their ability to make sound business decisions. There are approximately 2,500 members representing more than 1,500 businesses and other organizations from around the world.
The theme of this year’s Conference is The New Global Financial and Economic Architecture: Gateway to Recovery (or just more of the Blues?). Dr. Bruce Schooling, Dr. Maggie Bailey, Dr. Lynn Reaser, Professor Jose Munoz, Professor Randy M. Ataide and Fermanian Business Center Manager Cathy L. Gallagher shall all attend the Conference on behalf of PLNU. Confirmed speakers for the multi-day event includes:
- James Bullard, President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Donald Kohn, Vice Chairman, Federal Reserve Board
- Christina Romer, Chair, President's Council of Economic Advisers
- Tommy Thompson, 19th Secretary of Health and Human Services
Since its founding in 1959, NABE® has continued to attract the attention of the most influential and prestigious economic leaders in business. Past Presidents have included several former Federal Reserve Governors, the former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, and other senior business leaders. NABE's mission is to provide leadership in the use and understanding of economics.
Dr. Lynn Reaser, PLNU Chief Economist, is the Vice-President of the NABE® and at this internationally prominent Conference, PLNU’s logo is featured prominently on the Conference’s website and all promotional material, and PLNU will be a highlighted at a specific luncheon event.
For more information on the NABE® Conference please see http://www.nabe.com/am2009/index.html |