2004-2005 LAEDC Economic Forecast & Forum To Show Some Optimistic Signs In California Economy

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)To Release Its Annual Economic Forecast at Downtown Los Angeles Economic Workshop.

(PRWEB) February 7, 2004 --
What:    LAEDC CHIEF ECONOMIST A
        AND V.P. JACK KYSERs FORECAST
   EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION OF
        STATE BUDGET IMPACTS

When:    Monday, February 09, 2004, 8:15        
        a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.
   (Continental Breakfast & Registration
        7:30 a.m. -8:15 a.m.)

Who:   David Crane, Newly Appointed Special Advisory To Governor Schwarzenegger for Jobs And Economic Growth --confirmed

Susan P. Kennedy, California Public Utilities Commissioner-confirmed

Ed Guiles, Chairman and Chief Exec. Officer, San Diego Gas & Electric Southern California Gas Co., Sempra Energys California utilities- confirmed

Jack Kyser, V.P. and Chief Economist, LAEDC -confirmed

Linda Livingstone, Dean, Graziadio School of Business,
Pepperdine University (Panel Moderator) -- confirmed

Michael Collins, L.A. Inc. (Conv. & Visitors Bur.): Tourism- confirmed

Leslie Appleton-Young, Calif. Assn. of Realtors: Housing Market - confirmed
      
Where:    Zipper Hall, The Colburn School of Performing Arts,200 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Downtown LA)

Background:   
LAEDC will release its 2004-2005 Southern California economic forecast and industry outlook that will answer these questions: how will the states budget problems impact the local economy? What industries have the best growth prospects? What are the development hot spots in Southern California?

The panel will be moderated by Linda Livingstone, Dean, Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and will look at the possibility of a housing bubble and how can we get more out of our tourism industry. Special presenters will look at the state and regions risks on energy supply.

The LAEDC is a private, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization established in 1981 with the mission to attract, retain and grow businesses and jobs in the Los Angeles region. [Editors: The forecast and images will be available soon at www.MayoCommunications.com.
Media for information/interviews or an embargoed copy of the forecast call:
[George McQuade 818.340.5300 or 818.618.9229]
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