BACC Economic Forum, Dec. 12

South Coast residents have the opportunity to hear from renowned economists about local, state and national economic conditions as well as from local leaders about projects of importance to the local economy at the 22nd Annual Economic Outlook Forum scheduled for Friday, December 12, at The Mill Casino-Hotel. The 6:45 to 11:00 am breakfast conference is presented by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Knife River Materials, in cooperation with 28 sponsoring businesses and organizations. Martin Callery, Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, will give an introductory presentation for the day. The Forum features John Mitchell, former US Bank Chief Economist, who will provide a keynote address on the state, regional and national economic outlook. Guy Tauer, Labor Economist with the Oregon Employment Department, will present an overview of the Coos County and Coos Bay Area economy. Updates on projects that affect the community will include the Coos Bay Rail Link—Scott Parkinson, President ARG Transportation; Southwestern Oregon Community College—Dr. Patty Scott, President; and Are you ready for the Jordan Cove Energy Project Construction?—Pam Plummer, BACC; Mark Wall, BOOST & Charles Deister, Jordan Cove Energy. Also highlighted will be South Coast businesses: Shark Bites and Scott Partney Construction. Additionally the New Business Challenge winner for 2014 will be announced. Don’t miss this outstanding event. Space is limited. Forum tickets, which include breakfast, are $30. Those interested should call the Chamber at 541-266-0868 to reserve your space or stop by the Chamber office at 145 Central Avenue, Coos Bay.