Embargoed 2006-2007 Economic Forecast Until Released by: George McQuade Web Site: http://www.Mayocommunications.com Southern California’s overall economy, including interest rate trends, the housing market revealed Email: PR@maycommunications.com Keywords: economy, housing, tourism, MAYO Communications, George McQuade, Jack Kyser, LAEDC Update Date: 1/18/2006 1:15:47 AM Hits: 285 Descrption:  Embargoed until February 8, 2006 12:01 A.M. (PST) LAEDC 2006-07 Forecast & Industry Outlook – A look at Southern California’s overall economy, including interest rate trends, the housing market and key industries. *** 2006-2007 LAEDC Economic Forecast & Event Embargoed Until 12:01 A.M. Wed., Feb. 8th What: Jack Kyser’s Economic Forecast 2006-2007 Who: Panel 1: Jack Kyser, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, LAEDC Michael C.R. Collins, Exec. VP L.A. INC. The Convention & Visitors Bureau Leslie Appleton-Young, V. P. & Chief Economist California Assn. of Realtors Richard A. Weiss, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, City National Bank Panel 2: Tim Ransdell, Exec. Dir., CA Institute for Federal Policy Research Jim Wunderman, President & CEO, The Bay Area Council Allan Zaremberg, President & CEO, California Chamber of Commerce Ray Holdsworth, Co-Chair, Southern California Leadership Council When: WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8TH 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental breakfast Where: The Wilshire Grand Los Angeles - Golden State Ballroom 930 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Background: The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) presents its 2006-2007 economic forecast for the Southland with an industry panel focusing on housing, tourism, goods movement and infrastructure. Can the Bay Area and Southern California work together when dealing with Washington D.C. and Sacramento on solving the challenges of goods movement and infrastructure?LAEDC will to release its 2006-2007 Economic Forecast, Wed., Feb. 8th at an event, where a distinguished panel will also discuss hot button issues such as housing, interest rates, and international trade, along with how the business community can provide leadership for the region to address critical issues like congestion, water and other key needs. [Editors: Please call us for advanced interviews and a link to the embargoed study, 818-340-5300 or 818-618-922. Contact infomation: George McQuade