Tracking the economic recovery: Philadelphia, Jan. 22
The Particulars
Location: 400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia
First Floor Large Conference Room
Date: Friday, Jan. 22
Host: The Philadelphia Inquirer,
Philadelphia Daily News
Registration for this workshop is closed.
Hotel: Hampton Inn Center City
Mention The Inquirer for a $129 rate
Parking:Limited free spaces available
at 15th and Callowhill Streets.
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Join Ryan Sweet, senior economist with Moody’s Economy.com, to learn how to create your own economic-data dashboard for your town. Find out which local economic statistics are worth following and what story ideas they might trigger.
Sweet is a member of the U.S. macroeconomics team in West Chester, Penn., and is responsible for forecasting high-frequency economic indicators. Mr. Sweet is also a regular contributor to the Dismal Scientist and Consumer Flow Web sites.
He received his master’s degree in economics from the University of Delaware and his bachelor’s degree in economics from Washington College.
Sweet will be joined by Melissa Preddy who will help brainstorm story ideas and identify resources for local economic stories. Preddy is a former business reporter, editor and columnist for The Detroit News.
Ron Nixon, projects reporter for The New York Times, will help you follow the money coming out of Washington, where he is based.
AGENDA: “Tracking the Economic Recovery in Your Town”
8:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast and registration
9 a.m. : Welcome and introductions - Linda Austin
9:15 a.m.: “Tracking the Recovery – Economic Indicators to Watch and Compelling Stories to Develop” – Ryan Sweet and Melissa Preddy
10:30-10:45 a.m.: Break
10:45 a.m.: Continue “Tracking the Recovery”
Noon: Lunch provided
1 p.m.: “Tracking Federal Economic-Stimulus Funds Into Your Community” – Ron Nixon
2:30-2:45 p.m.: Break
2:45 p.m.: Continue “Tracking Federal Economic-Stimulus Funds”
4 p.m.: Adjourn
Please do not register unless you are sincere about attending the workshop and have been given authorization by your editor to do so. Since our workshops are often oversubscribed, no-shows keep other potential registrants from attending.
People who successfully complete three regional workshops or online seminars presented by the Reynolds Center are eligible to receive a “Circle of Achievement” award certificate.
This free seminar is sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism. If you have any questions about the Webinar or the center, please e-mail Executive Director Linda Austin or call 602-496-9187.
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