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Twenty-Fifth Annual Economic Outlook Symposium

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its twenty-fifth annual Economic Outlook Symposium at its third floor conference center. The symposium focused on the forces shaping the U.S. expansion as it enters 2012.

 

A press release with the 2011 forecast is now available.  

12/02/11
8:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM
Welcome

Charles L. Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago



  • Consensus Outlook
    • William Strauss, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

  • Forecast

  • Financial and Consumer Outlook
    • John Silvia, Managing Director and Chief Economist, Wells Fargo
10:15 AM
Break
10:30 AM
Presentations

  • Automotive Outlook
    • Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, Chief Economist, Ford Motor Company

  • Steel Industry Outlook
    • Robert DiCianni, Marketing Manager, ArcelorMittal USA
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Small Business Presentation

  • Small Business Outlook
    • William Dunkelberg, Chief Economist, NFIB
2:15 PM
Heavy Machinery Presentation

  • Heavy Machinery Outlook
    • Frank Manfredi, President, Manfredi & Associates
3:00 PM
Closing Remarks

 

 

 

Last Updated: 12/01/2011

Hotel Information

Union League Club

65 W Jackson Blvd

Chicago,  IL  60604

Rate: $173.00 + 20% surcharge
Cut-off date:  Friday, November 11.  Reservations made after the cut-off date will be subject to availability and prevailing rate.


Reservations:  Please call the Union League Club at (312) 427-7800 and request the group rate for the Federal Reserve Bank Annual Economic Outlook Symposium.  A major credit card is required at the time of booking to confirm the reservation.

 

The Union League Club is about 2 blocks from the Chicago Fed. Guests of the Union League Club can enjoy all of the club's amenities including it's art collection, library and multiple level gym with a 5 lane lap pool, racquet ball, squash and basketball courts, a golf practice room and much more.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance making a reservation, please e-mail Sandy Schneider or call her at (312) 322-8203 or Ella Dukes or at (312) 322-5757.

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Conference Supplemental Information

A link to a summary of last year's symposium is here. We also have included a link to our symposium series, where you can review past conferences and Chicago Fed Letter summaries.

  • Summary Chicago Fed Letter
  • Press Release for 2011 Forecast
  • Chicago Fed Letter
  • Conference Series
 
Event Information
Date
12/02/11
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Location
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
230 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
Schedule
Friday, December 2, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event Contact
Ella Dukes
(312) 322-5757
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