2006 Economic Outlook Conference

The 8th Annual Economic Outlook conference is presented by the Central Washington University of Business, designed to address key issues that are important to the economic vitality of the central region of Washington. This year's conference will bring together a group of experts who will share their expertise and perspective. Dr. John Mitchell: Focus on the past and portential performance of central Washington relative to national and global economic trends. Dr. Des O'Rourke: Review the performance of the ag sector in the season just concluding and comment on market prospects. Mr. Don Meseck: The most current analysis for our regional labor market. Dr. Robert Kuhlken: Discuss the ''new west'' and describe yow Bozeman, Bend and Ellenssburg have dealt with growth. Paul Sweeney: How Ireland, one of the poorest European countries, soared to become one tf the richest in just 16 years. Ted Barkley & David Bowen: Economic development in Kittitas County