Economic Forecast Conference Examines Outlook for Orange County in 2009

Financial Markets? Housing Prices? The Economy? What Can You Expect for Orange County in 2009?

 | Source: Orange County Business Council Orange County Business Council

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - October 9, 2008) - The Orange County Business Council and Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics present the 2009 Economic Forecast Conference. With U.S. Bank as the title sponsor, the conference will provide an overview of the current state of the economy and how it will impact the business climate here in Orange County. 

WHO:    Anil Puri, Ph.D., Economist and Dean
        Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, Cal State Fullerton
        Presenting the Latest Economic Issues and Trends.

        Mira Farka, Ph.D., Associate Researcher,
        Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies
        Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, Cal State Fullerton
        Discussing the national economic outlook.

        Joseph Otting, Vice Chairman of U.S. Bancorp
        An in-depth look at the future of U.S. financial markets.

WHAT:   The 2009 Economic Forecast
        Presented by the Orange County Business Council and
        Cal State Fullerton's Mihaylo College of Business and Economics

WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Irvine
        17900 Jamboree Road
        Irvine, CA 92614
        Self parking is complimentary for registered press and attendees.

WHEN:   October 30, 2008
        11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
        Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Puri is available for statements prior to the event by contacting Ginny Pace with Mihaylo College at 714.278.2566.

OCBC and Mihaylo College are proud partners of this annual Economic Forecast. Visit www.ocbc.org/efc for more information on the event and press credentials, or contact Robb Korinke, OCBC Director of Communications at 949.794.7225.

Contact Information: Contact: Robb Korinke 949.794.7225