News Release

University symposium on the state of Michigan's economy

Several economic experts throughout Michigan will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy's 2008 State of Michigan Economy Symposium on April 5, 2008 at Macomb University Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Jospeh Weglarz, senior lecturer at University Detroit Mercy will give the opening comments.

Other speakers include: Jamie J. Muter, president of Muter and Associates discussing "The Real Estate Market: An Assessment:" Paul M. Veryser, vice president of PMA (Precision Metal Working Association) talking about prospects of the auto industry and supplier issues and The Detroit News Automotive Editor, Manuel Lopez discussing Michigan's new auto economy and our future. "Equity, Unions, and the Revenge of the Consumer" will conclude the symposium by UDM Economics Professor Donald Byrne.

The event is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy Economics Department, Macomb University Center, Clinton Township and Michigan Council on Economic Education.

Release date: March 16, 2008

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