Mystified by the latest twists in the economy? Then mark September 5 on your calendar for the Chamber's Economic Forum. This half-day program features panel discussions on the economy topped off by a luncheon keynote from Robert McTeer, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

The 2002 Economic Forum, titled "Business Issues & the Economy" will be Thursday, September 5 at the DoubleTree at Lincoln Centre, 5410 LBJ Freeway. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The title sponsor for this exciting event is Alliance Data Systems.

The Economic Forum serves to inform the business community on pertinent business issues and engage leaders for discussion and analysis of the progression of the economy. The event also provides an opportunity for the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Robert McTeer, to discuss the economic environment.

The forum begins with three sequential morning panels that will address current business concerns facing the Dallas business community. Topics this year include:

• A segment on the market featuring David Johnson, Business Analysis for WFAA, KRLD, Marketplace Radio, Texas Cable News and Texas State Network
• A look at how to interpret certain economic indicators and their effect on business with Bud Weinstein, director of the Center for Economic Development and Research and a professor of applied economics at the University of North Texas.
• Industry specific analysis
  Healthcare: Britt Berrett, President & CEO of Medical City Dallas Hospital
  Residential Housing: Mary Frances Burleson, President of Ebby Halliday
  Telecommunications: Rene' Aerdts, EDS Fellow

To conclude the morning's events, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Robert McTeer will address the audience during the luncheon.

Robert D. McTeer, Jr. became president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on February 1, 1991. Under his leadership, the Dallas Fed has become the Federal Reserve System's window to Mexico and the rest of Latin America.

McTeer's speeches and published work have given him a reputation for translating economic sense into common sense. Many of his writings can be found on the Bank's website: www.dallasfed.org.

As president and CEO of the Dallas Fed, McTeer is a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed's principal monetary policy-making body. The FOMC meets every six weeks to determine monetary policy for the coming period.

McTeer came to the Dallas Fed from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, where he headed its Baltimore Branch. Bob received his B.B.A. and Ph.D. in economics from the University of Georgia.

Online registration is available. If you have any questions concerning the 4th Annual Economic Forum or are interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Megan Inman at 214-746-6776 or minman@dallaschamber.org.

Event prices:
Entire Forum (continental breakfast and seat at luncheon) - $75
Luncheon only - $45