1998 Regional Economic

                   Outlook Conference

    The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. and Virginia Commonwealth University, is organizing the area's first Regional Economic Outlook Conference.  The purpose of the conference is to bring useful economic forecasting information and expertise to the businesses that are affected by the economic climate of our region, the state, and the nation.  This year's conference focuses on assessing the impact technology will have on the regional economy of Virginia, with special emphasis on Greater Richmond.

    Economic forecasts for the nation and region will be delivered by economists from Crestar Bank and VCU's Virginia Center for Urban Development.  Representatives from the Semiconductor Industry Association, Wall Street, and the President of Whiteoak Semiconductor, Wayne Nesbit, will be on hand to discuss how the semiconductor industry can be expected to influence Virginia's economy.  In addition, local industry representatives Mark Bulriss, President of Allied Signal, and Robert T. Skunda, new President of the Virginia Biotechnology Park will be on hand to discuss the broader implications of the interface between the new technology industries and the economic conditions in our region.  To top off the day, the new Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia has been invited to be the keynote speaker.

    This event will be held on January 28, 1998 at The Omni Richmond Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The Omni Richmond Hotel is located at 100 12th Street, in Richmond, Virginia.   Directions?   Parking is available for $2.50 per hour at the Omni and in privately run lots nearby.
 
      For more information, or to receive a registration form, contact :
           Cheryl Trott
           Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
           201 East Franklin Street
           Richmond, Virginia  23219
           (804) 783-9344
           email at cheryl@gwmail.grcc.com.
 
      Or complete your registration form on the GRCC's web page, under Special Events.
 
 LINKS to Conference Sponsors
 
 Crestar Bank                            Allied Signal Inc.

 Virginia Power                         Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce

Scott & Stringfellow,Inc.          World Affairs Council

Inside Business
 
 
Conference Hosted by
 

 
 Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc.
 

 
Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
 

 
Virginia Center for Urban Development