Thursday, September 09, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Cameron School of Business will host the first annual UNCW Economic Outlook Conference to discuss the economic vitality of Southeastern North Carolina and the economic impact of seven key industry sectors. The featured sector is North Carolina’s boat industry. The event will be held from 7 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in Cameron Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

The conference will offer speakers and panel discussions on the dynamics, threats and opportunities associated with the economic vitality of Southeastern North Carolina, with particular analysis of the seven industries:

• Boat industry

• Tourism

• Retail

• Retirement

• Residential real estate

• Commercial development

• Construction.

Panel members, leaders in their respective industry sectors, will provide reflections and insights from economic data and their personal business experiences.

Featured Speakers:

Dick Brockett, assistant director, Regional Development Services, East Carolina University

Woody Hall, director, Center for Business and Economics Services, UNC Wilmington

Michael Bradley, director, Marine Trade Services, North Carolina SBTDC

The registration fee for the conference is $35. To register, call the UNCW Division of Public Service and Continuing Studies at 910/962-3195 or visit the conference Web site at www.csb.uncw.edu to print a form and register by fax.

The UNCW Economic Outlook Conference is sponsored by Bank of America, Progress Energy, RSM McGladrey and the Star-News.