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2012 Economic Forecast for Design & Construction

Thursday, October 20, 2011
7 a.m. Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Program
Laurel Manor
39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150

The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Economic Forecast for Design and Construction is unique in its focus, comprehensive in its scope, and respected because of its distinguished speakers and diverse group of attendees.

This year will be no exception as Charles L. Ballard, Michigan State University professor and Stanford University graduate, talks about the state of Michigan's business landscape and outlines new opportunities for 2012. Professor Ballard will amplify on the themes of his 2010 book "Michigan's Economic Future: A New Look" and will discuss the fiscal and economic challenges that lie ahead.

Mr. Ballard will be joined by a group of industry experts who will discuss future trends in their respective industries:

• Adaptive Reuse and Higher Education Sectors — Peter Strazdas, Mayor, City of Portage and Associate Vice President, Western Michigan University —
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• Automotive Sector — Mark Birmingham, Industry Analyst/Economist, Center for Automotive Research (CAR Group)
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• Commercial, Retail and Industrial Sectors — Paul J. Beitz, Senior Vice President, CB Richard Ellis
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• Energy Sector — Steven Kurmas, President & COO, Detroit Edison
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• Southeast Michigan Sector — John Austin, President, Michigan State Board of Education & Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
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• Christopher J. Webb, JD, Co-Director of ESD Institute, will also be on hand to provide an Update on the ESD Institute and all its doing to move Michigan forward, including how healthcare can be the driver for investment and jobs in Michigan.

The cost to attend this year’s event is:
$95        ESD Members
$115      Non-members
$174      Join ESD and attend for free

For information on sponsoring this event, click here. For more information, call Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 152, or lsmith@esd.org.