2008 Mid-Year Economic Update

The 2008 Mid-Year Economic Update:  Surge, Slip, or Slump?  KC's Economy Today

Is Kansas City heading for a recession, a slowdown, or more of the economic growth we've enjoyed over the past few years? What are the leaders of some of our region's leading firms seeing in their own sectors? We're proud to feature the following executives with reports from the front lines of businesses in Kansas City and beyond:

Lonnie Lawton, SVP & Chief Financial Officer, Helzberg Diamonds

J. Mariner Kemper, Chairman & CEO, UMB Bank

Dan Lowe, Managing Partner, RED Development

E. Frank Ellis, President & CEO, Swope Community Enterprises

In addition, Frank Lenk, Director of Research Services, MARC, will present his Mid-Year update on the Chamber's regional forecast. If you've been looking for a way to get a better handle on what's going on in the economy, we've got just the ticket with this breakfast event!

Supported by RSM McGladrey (Presenting Sponsor); Bank Midwest (Supporting Sponsor); Midwest Airlines (Supporting Sponsor) and KCB Magazine (Print Media Sponsor).