News Release

UDM presents the 2011 "Economic Outlook for Michigan" symposium

Four economic experts will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy’s 2011 "Economic Outlook for Michigan" symposium on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Macomb University Center, 44575 Garfield Rd. in Clinton Township. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Speakers will include:

David R. Breuhan, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Gregory J. Schwartz and Company, Inc. Breuhan will be speaking on "An Appeal to Reason", a look at national and international influences that will be affecting investments and the economy.
Joshua Long, Associate Professor of Economics at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. Long's speech will deal with "U.S. Monetary Policy: 2008-2011", a hot topic dealing with what can be expected from the operations of monetary policy by the Federal government.
Mark T. McGrath, Investment Advisor and Regional Director at SEI Advisor Network for Ohio and Kentucky. McGrath will be speaking on "The Art of Contrary Thinking", an inside look at opportunities in finance using contrary views and strategies.
Jamie Muter, President of Muter & Associates Real Estate Appraisal Firm and Adjunct Economics Instructor at UDM. Muter's speech will deal with "The Outlook for Real Estate 2011", an important topic for Metro Detroit's current real estate trouble.

Reservations are mandatory for this event. To reserve your spot, contact Donna Gormely at gormeldm@udmercy.edu or 586-263-6232. This event is sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy Department of Economics, Macomb University Center and the UDM Center, Michigan Council on Economic Education.

Release date: March 22, 2011

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