Business Breakfast: Economic Update from Federal Reserve Bank and CT Comptroller
Please join us for a presentation of national and state economic conditions. Dr. Daniel Cooper of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston will discuss national economic updates, followed by CT Comptroller Kevin Lembo on the state and regional level.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council and SECTER.
About Dr. Cooper, Senior Economist and Policy Advisor:
As part of the Central Bank of the United States, the Boston Fed works to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. Dr. Cooper is a senior economist and policy advisor in the macroeconomics/ international economics section of the research department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Cooper is currently working on projects related to monetary policy outcomes, the effect of credit supply on consumption, and the impact of minimum wage changes on inflation and other economic outcomes. Cooper holds a B.A. in economics from Amherst College. He earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in economics from the University of Michigan.
About Kevin Lembo, Comptroller:
Kevin Lembo was elected to a second term as Connecticut’s State Comptroller following 20 years of public service and advocacy. As the state’s chief fiscal guardian, Lembo monitors and reports on the state’s financial status, coordinates state health care and payroll, and administers the statewide electronic accounting system. He has been hailed by advocacy groups and the media as a “champion of transparency” for open government initiatives such as “Open Connecticut” – an online hub of state financial data that simplifies access to real-time state spending information.
Marketing Opportunity: Shared Member Display Table
Share your company's material with event guests for free, such as brochures, flyers, business cards, and/or small promotional items. Please be mindful of the shared space and limit display size appropriately.
Sponsored Display Table: $100
Reserve your own table to promote your goods and services. Includes one breakfast reservation.
Date and Time
Friday Feb 17, 2017
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM EST
Location
Holiday Inn
35 Governor Winthrop Boulevard
New London CT 06320
Fees/Admission
Chamber Member: $17
SECWAC Member: $17
Non-Member: $25
Walk-in fee: $5
Cancelation Policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to the event. No shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed. To cancel, please call the Chamber at 860-701-9113.