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American Society of Engineering Companies, Michigan
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Construction Specifications Institute, Metro Detroit Chapter
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This program qualifies for AIA continuing education.

2009 Economic Forecast for Design & Construction: Michigan In Focus

Featuring Keynote Speaker David Littmann, Senior Economist, Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Thursday, October 23, 2008
7 am to 12 pm
Laurel Manor, Livonia

From Automotive and Energy to Health Care and Retail, we have assembled a distinguished group of experts to brief you on upcoming trends in Michigan.

If you’re unsure what to expect in 2009, attend the Economic Forecast for Design and Construction and learn what’s ahead in the Midwest design and construction arena. Speakers will include experts from the healthcare, automotive, energy, commercial, industrial and retail industries, as well as an update on what’s happening in the City of Detroit. Each will outline expected opportunities and current trends in their market segments during the coming year.

The event will be held from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Laurel Manor in Livonia. Sponsorships are available.

Cost:
$95 for members of ESD or sponsoring organizations
$115 for nonmembers
$129 to Join ESD and attend for free

To register or for more information, contact Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 152, or lsmith@esd.org.

AGENDA

7:00 am - Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast

8:00 am - Opening Remarks
Moderator: Gary E. Mach, JD, Director of Innovation,
The Engineering Society of Detroit

8:10 am 2009 Economic Overview
David Littmann, Senior Economist, Mackinac Center for Public Policy

8:35 am - Commercial, Retail, and Industrial Sectors
Paul J. Beitz, First Vice President, CB Richard Ellis

9:00 am - Energy
Mark Beyer, Director of Marketing & Communications, NextEnergy

9:25 am - Networking Break

9:55 am - Southeast Michigan
John Austin, Executive Director, The New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan

10:20 am - Health Care Sector
David Imesch, Vice President, Barton Malow Company

10:45 am - Automotive Sector
Bernard Swiecki, Senior Project Manager, Center for Automotive Research

11:10 am - Question & Answer Session

11:50 pm - Adjournment