All interested media are invited to attend Edmonton Economic Development Corporation’s second annual Economic Outlook luncheon at the Shaw Conference Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.

This event brings together five of Edmonton’s highly respected business leaders for a panel discussion on the economy and what the year ahead holds for our region and the rest of the world.

This year’s panel:

- Hon. Iris Evans, Minister of Finance & Enterprise with the Government of Alberta
- Leo de Bever, CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)
- John Hokanson, retired Edmonton entrepreneur
- Dave Mowat, CEO of ATB Financial
- Dr. Mike Percy, Dean of the School of Business at the University of Alberta

Luncheon Summary:

Tuesday, November 24, Hall D, Shaw Conference Centre – 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton.
- Networking: 11 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:45 a.m.
- Panel Presentations: 12:15 p.m.
- Audience Q&A: 1:15 p.m.

Note 1: We have reserved a table for media who can stay for the entire event, which includes lunch. If you can join us, please RSVP by noon on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

Note 2: Honourable Iris Evans has to leave the luncheon at 1:15 p.m.to attend the afternoon session at the Alberta Legislature. Interview requests for her will be taken during the networking portion of the event.

Media Contacts:

Cathy Ennis
Communications Manager
Edmonton Economic Development Corp.
Ph: 780.917.7894
Email: cennis@edmonton.com

Crystal McPhee
Communications Coordinator
Edmonton Economic Development Corp.
Ph: 780.917.7897
Email: cmcphee@edmonton.com