The Bottom Line
FEI-St. Louis Chapter
October 2016
FEI

Strategic Partners

 

Platinum Level: 

Robert Half Management Resources


 

Gold Level: 

Brown Smith Wallace LLC 

 CBIZ  
Schooley Mitchell 
Husch Blackwell LLP
Marsh  
  Mercer
 UHY LLP
  
   

  

  

 

  

  

  

  

  

  
 

Economic Forecast Breakfast at the Ritz Carlton 
Joint Meeting with ACG
October 14, 2016  
Please send RSVP to info@fei-stl.org by Oct. 6th.
 
Allan Beaulieu
President
ITR Economics

One of the country's most informed economists, Alan Beaulieu is a principal of the ITR Economics where he serves as President. Since 1990, he has been consulting with companies throughout the US, Europe, and Asia on how to forecast, plan, and increase their profits based on business cycle trend analysis. Alan is also the Senior Economic Advisor to NAW, Contributing Editor for Industry Week, and the Chief Economist for HARDI.
 
Alan is co-author, along with his brother Brian, of the book MAKE YOUR MOVE, and has written numerous articles on economic analysis. He makes up to 150 appearances each year, and his keynotes and seminars have helped thousands of business owners and executives capitalize on emerging trends. Prior to joining ITR Economics, Alan was a principal in a steel fabrication company and also in a software development company. 

   
Meeting Details

    The Ritz-Carlton
100 Carondelet Plaza
St. Louis, MO  63105
"self-parking is complimentary, there is a fee for valet parking"
7:00 a.m. registration, networking & coffee
7:30 a.m. plated breakfast
8:00 a.m. presentation
9:30 a.m. adjourn 
 

2016 FEI-STL Meeting Schedule    
October 14: Friday, Breakfast Joint Meeting with ACG, Economic Forecast with Alan Beaulieu President, ITR Economics, 7:00 - 9:30 am, Ritz Carlton

November 14:  Monday, Lunch Meeting, IT Secutity Roundtable, Ces & Judy's, 11:00 am registration/networking, 11:30 lunch served, Noon - 1:00 pm roundtable discussion

December:  Social Event (more details to follow) 
 

 Last meeting was at the Cheshire with Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of World Wide Technology Inc.

Thanks to all our members, strategic partners and guests who were able to join us.    
   
 

 
 
 
  
 
 
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