2009 Montana Economic Outlook Seminar, 01/27- 3/11, Many Communities Throughout Montana

Montana’s Transportation Future – Opportunities Around the Next Curve

Presented by The University of Montana, Bureau of Business and Economic Research and cosponsored by local area Chambers of Commerce.

Program description

At the 34th Annual Economic Outlook Seminar, Steve Albert, Director of the Western Transportation Institute, will address the connection between Montana’s transportation system and its economy. Transporting Montana’s valuable products such as cattle, wheat, and copper will continue to be important to keep our state competitive in a global economy. As alternative energy development continues in an effort to solve the nation’s energy crisis, our state needs to be poised to transport wind power, coal, and other energy resources. While we don’t know what is around the next curve, the future surely holds opportunities. Montana needs to start thinking about a complete, integrated transportation system that will allow us to remain competitive in the ever-changing economy.

RECESSION WATCH: Bureau economists will provide current information on the recession, national economic crisis, and what it means for Montana’s economic outlook. As in the past, other experts will examine recent trends and the outlook for Montana’s important industries, agriculture, forest products, non-resident travel, health care, and manufacturing. Our luncheon program will feature Jim Lynch and Hal Fossum of the Montana Department of Transportation.

Seminar starts at 8 a.m. and ends after the luncheon at about 1:00 p.m.

Fees

The $80 registration includes the seminar, a proceedings booklet, lunch, and a one-year subscription to the Montana Business Quarterly, the state’s award-winning business journal (a $35.00 value.)

Register online at http://www.bber.umt.edu or by calling 406-243-5113.

Payment is due three days before the seminar. Cancellations accepted up to two days before the seminar.
Substitutions are accepted.

Special Rates:

Group discount of $40/each for groups of 5 or more.

Locations

Helena – January 27, 2009 at the Great Northern Inn

Great Falls – January 28, 2009 at the Hampton Inn

Missoula – January 30, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn

Billings – February 3, 2009 at the MSU-Billings Student Union

Bozeman – February 4, 2009 at the Best Western GranTree

Butte – February 5, 2008 at the Butte War Bonnet

Kalispell – February 10, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn

Sidney- March 10, 2009 at the ARS Technology Transfer Conference Room

Miles City – March 11, 2008 at the Bureau of Land Management Conference Room

Speakers
Steve Albert, Director, Western Transportation Institute MSU Bozeman

Patrick Barkey, Director, Bureau of Business & Economic Research UM

George Haynes, Professor, Dept. of Agricultural Economics & Economics MSU Bozeman

Todd Morgan, Director, Forest Products & Manufacturing UM
Norma Nickerson, Director, Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research UM

Paul Polzin, Research Associate, Bureau of Business & Economic Research UM

Scott Rickard, Director, Center for Applied Economic Research MSU Billings

Continuing education credits

Additional $20 processing fee

Montana Society of CPAs—4 credits

Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers—5 credits

Montana Board of Realty Regulation—4 credits

Institute of Certified Management Accountants—4 credits

Society of American Foresters—Cat 1-CF – 0.5 hrs; Cat 2 – 2 hrs

Montana Insurance Continuing Education Program—2 credits

Montana Teacher Professional Renewal Units—5 credits

Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors—2 credits

Montana Board of Nursing Home Administrators- 4.25 credits