Media Advisory: 2009 Economic Outlook Breakfast

WHAT: The outlook for the national, regional and local economy.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 18, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Holiday Inn - University of Memphis
3700 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111

Who: Economic Club of Memphis and the Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

WHY: A greater understanding of what the economy has in store for 2009 can help business and community leaders, government officials and the public make better decisions.

Bruce Scherr, chairman of the board and CEO of Informa Economics Inc., a Memphis-based firm specializing in domestic and international agricultural and commodity/product market research, analysis, evaluation and consulting, will provide the national economic outlook.

Michael R. Pakko, an officer and regional economist in the Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, will offer his views on the regional and local economy.

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