Date:

Thursday, June 25, 2009
12:00 - 2:00 pm

Speaker:

Kenneth Simonson

Chief Economist

Associated General Contractors
of America

Topic:

A Stimulating Time for Construction?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- the "Stimulus Bill" -- contains a wide array of spending programs for construction.  But it comes in the midst of the steepest economic downturn in decades.

* What types of construction will get a boost?
* Will stimulus end the recent break in materials costs?
* How soon can Virginia contractors expect to benefit from an improving economy?

AGC of American Chief Economist Ken Simonson will answer these questions, and yours, in a lively, interactive session

Registration:

* Registration for this event has ended. *

Advance Registration was Required
by 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 23.

If you have already made a reservation
and simply need to pay, please click HERE.

Presented by:

Richmond Association for Business Economics
(RABE)

Speaker Bio:

   Click HERE to see Mr. Simonson's bio.    (coming soon!)

Newsletter:

           Word Format          PDF Format

Cost:
(Includes Lunch)

   RABE Members:  $15.00

   Non-Members & Guests:  $25.00  

   Full-time Students: $10.00 

Location
and
Parking:

Location:   

 SunTrust Bank - in Downtown Richmond
 919 E. Main Street;  Richmond, VA  23219
 Main St. & 9th St. -- 24th Floor

** Please note that this meeting will NOT be held at our usual location, the Federal Reserve Bank. **


Parking & Directions:

   Click HERE for directions to SunTrust Bank..

On-site parking is *not* available.  However, we recommend the following options for parking:

   --  RMA Expressway Deck at 9th and Canal Streets, just down the block from SunTrust Bank.  Cost is $2 per hour.  

  --  Limited on-street parking may also be available in the vicinity of SunTrust Bank.

 --  Other parking options can be found at www.RideFinders.com Simply go to this web page and scroll down to the "Commuters" section
of the screen. Click the link for "All about Ridesharing." Next, click "Downtown Commuter Guide" from the links on the right-hand side of the page.