2012 Economic Outlook Conference

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel
201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, Alabama
Agenda
Thursday, January 12, 2012
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Conference Check-in
Coffee and Conversation
9:30 – 9:35 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

Michael Hardin, Dean
Culverhouse College of Commerce
The University of Alabama
9:35 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Address

The Economy:  View from the Fed
David Altig, Senior Vice President and Director of Research
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. The Alabama Outlook

State Forecast and Review of Metro Areas
Ahmad Ijaz, Director of Economic Forecasting
Carolyn Trent, Socioeconomic Analyst
Center for Business and Economic Research
The University of Alabama
11:45 – Noon  Break
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon

Critical Issues for U.S. Economic Recovery and Growth
Samuel Addy, Associate Dean for Research and Outreach
Culverhouse College of Commerce
The University of Alabama

Directions

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
201 Tallapoosa Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
334-481-5000

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Luncheon Menu

Tomato and basil bisque

Country chicken—grilled semi boneless breast of chicken with sage pan gravy, roasted garlic whipped potatoes, and baby root vegetables

Key lime pie with Chantilly cream and a candied lime slice