TechAmerica to Host CFO Forum Discussing Economic Outlook for United States

Online, September 17, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Dallas, TX - TechAmerica Texas is hosting a CFO Forum for C-level executives and financial managers of technology companies to learn about developments in the United States and regional economy affecting their businesses. The event will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum.

The event will provide a morning of quality networking with peers during breakfast and an enlightening presentation by Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Harvey Rosenblum. From the expert presentation, guests can expect to learn about the:

•Current state of the economy in Texas and the U.S.
•Economic and financial events that continue to shape the economy
•Expectations of the economy moving forward, including the prospects for recovery
•Actions of the Federal Reserve to address the economic climate
•Expectations for the Federal Reserve's future policy

"TechAmerica's CFO Forum series brings experts together with industry CFOs to help technology companies stay abreast of developments that directly affect their bottom lines," said Jeff Clark, regional vice president of TechAmerica. "The volatile economic climate and current budget crises in Washington and in Austin have been a concern for many business leaders and these issues will continue to be important as they plan for the future. TechAmerica is honored to present an expert who can help technology executives better understand the state of the economy so they can better protect their companies and interests during this time of economic uncertainty."

Through his experience, Rosenblum has gained an extensive background in regards to economics. After receiving a bachelor's degree and doctoral degree in economics, Rosenblum began his career as an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, advancing through the ranks to vice president before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as senior vice president. Upon his promotion to executive vice president and director of research in 2005, Rosenblum currently serves as an economic policy advisor to the Bank's president and as an associate economist for the Federal Open Market Committee, which formulates the nation's monetary policy.

Also, Rosenblum is a past president and a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), a prestigious trade association whose 3,000 members are the leading business economists in the United States and many other countries. Rosenblum is currently serving as executive director of the North American Economics and Finance Association and is a member of the Product Development and Small Business Incubator Board, appointed by the governor of Texas.

This event is free for TechAmerica members and $40 for non-members. Attendance at TechAmerica CFO Forums is limited to C-level executives and financial managers of technology companies only. Representatives from service providing companies will not be granted admission, with the exception of CFO Forum series sponsors and speakers for a particular forum.

Event sponsors include BKD, LLP; HSSK; Roach Howard Smith & Barton; and HCK2 Partners. To learn more and register, please visit http://www.techamerica.org/cfo-forum-aug2010.

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