Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President and Wisconsin Governor to Speak at Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon in Madison
WBA Press Release, December 30, 2008

MADISON—Get a true insider’s view of Wisconsin’s current and future economic conditions from Dr. Charles Evans, president and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Federal Open Market Committee Member, at the upcoming Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon. Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle will also speak at this event, held Jan. 15 at the Monona Terrace Conference Center, Madison.

Evans will discuss how the new administration in Washington will likely respond to the current economic downturn, in addition to his report on Wisconsin’s economy and what Badger State residents can expect in the next several months.

Jeff Mayers, president of WisPolitics.com and WisBusiness.com, will provide the welcoming remarks as well as introduce Governor Doyle and Dr. Evans. The event will be presented in an executive briefing format in deference to the busy schedules of attendees.

This annual luncheon, sponsored by Wisconsin Bankers Association and Wisconsin Realtors Association, attracted over 300 business and community leaders from across Wisconsin last year. This year’s event is expected to exceed that total.

Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Details for registration can be found at www.wisbank.com/forecast.

MEDIA NOTE: For a Luncheon Media Pass please contact the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s Eric Skrum at 608/441-1216.