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Economists To Present State, National, and Local Economic Outlooks At Many Communities Around Montana

Business leaders and public officials from Montana will hear the national, state and local updated economic forecasts at a series of presentations in seven Montana cites. The presentations are part of the 4th annual Economic Outlook – Midyear Updates, organized by the Montana Chamber Foundation. Presenters include Drs. Pat Barkey and Paul Polzin of the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

“Over the past year, Montana has started to see some real effects from the national recession,” said Montana Chamber President/CEO, Webb Brown. “Montanans, especially the business community, are interested to know if we have seen the worst in job losses and business down-sizing or if more bad economic news is on the way.”

The Midyear Update has grown from a single site four years ago to seven locations this year. With the economic situation this year, the information to be provided will be most timely.

“The recovery has not arrived yet, but it is beginning to come into view,” said BBER Director Patrick Barkey, who will deliver the state and national forecast. “Every recession is different, and that makes each recovery different as well.” Former BBER Director Paul Polzin will provide local data, as well.

Sponsors of the series include BlueCross BlueShield of Montana, Davidson Companies, Glacier Bancorp, Liberty Northwest, Montana State Fund, Northern Broadcasting System, and NorthWestern Energy. Sponsors of single events are listed below.

The list of locations, dates and times for the seven Mid-Year Economic Outlooks are:

Thursday, July 30, 12:00 – 1:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell – Co-sponsored by Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, August 5, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, Billings – Co-sponsored by Billings Chamber of Commerce and CVB

Thursday, August 6, 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman – Co-sponsored by Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, August 6, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Colonial, Helena – Co-sponsored by Helena Area Chamber of Commerce and Qwest

Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. at the Duck Inn, Havre – Co-sponsored by Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad

Wednesday, August 12, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Great Falls – Co-sponsored by Great Falls Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, August 13, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Inn, Missoula – Co-sponsored by Missoula Chamber of Commerce and Washington Corp.

Those interested in attending must register online (http://www.bber.umt.edu/seminars/summer09) or RSVP to Dee Durand at 888-442-MONT (6668) ext. 100 or [email protected]. A registration fee of $20 includes breakfast or lunch at that location.

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