Wells Fargo Economist to Speak at Spartanburg Chamber Event
February 10, 2011
SPARTANBURG, SC – February 18, 2011 – On Friday, February 18th in the Campus Life Center Ballroom of USC Upstate, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Economic Forecast Breakfast presented by the JM Smith Corporation and Wachovia. This event takes a look at our local and national economy, providing insight from local business and community leaders as well as expert economists.
This year’s featured speaker, Tim Quinlan, Economist for Wells Fargo, will provide insight into the state of our national economy and present data that will provide the basis for predictions for 2011. Quinlan, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, provides analysis and commentary on U.S. consumer and business spending as well as macroeconomics developments in Canada, Australia and other foreign economies.
Prior to joining the economics group in 2007, Tim held positions within Wachovia as a trust account portfolio manager and as an investment strategist. His commentary is often cited in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and Financial Times. He is also a frequent guest on the National Public Radio show, Marketplace.
The big question is will 2011 be the year we finally turn the corner on this deep dark recession, says David Cordeau, President & CEO of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The Economic Forecast will shed some light on the local economy and provide expert analysis of 12 key sectors of our economic structure. This year, the Economic Forecast Breakfast is a must see event.
About the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization supported through membership investment and strategic partnerships. Our mission is to enhance the economic vitality and lifestyle environment of Spartanburg County. The Chamber accomplishes its mission through: Public Policy initiatives and political involvement, Economic Development strategies and implementation, Leadership development programs, Advancing college completion initiatives, Building business networks, Growing the visitor economy Collaborative activities throughout the Community, Excellent communication vehicles, Business skills enhancement, Air service improvements and CEO networks. For more information, visit www.spartanburgchamber.com.
