2017 State of the Region

• Business challenges and opportunities for 2017
• Impact of national election on local economy
• Economic forecast for the region
• Military impact on the region

After presentations, the panel discussion will center around job creation, economic growth, and factors that inhibit the growth of small business in the region. 

Speakers
 

	Rear Admiral Yancy B. Lindsey Commander, Navy Region Southwest Rear Adm. Yancy B. Lindsey is a native of Phoenix, Arizona. He is a 1986 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a Master of Military Science from Marine Corps University and a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. In addition, he completed a Federal Executive Fellowship at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Full Bio
	Assemblymember Brian Maienschein California State Assembly ​ Brian Maienschein was elected to the California State Assembly in 2012, winning with a record number of votes. He was overwhelmingly re-elected to a third term in 2016.     A proven leader who works across party lines, Brian serves as Vice-Chair of the Assembly Health Committee. Prior to being elected as an Assemblymember, Brian served eight years on the San Diego City Council. Full Bio
	Christopher Thornberg Founding Partner, Beacon Economics, LLC ​ Christopher Thornberg is Founding Partner of Beacon Economics, LLC and widely considered to be one of the nation's leading economists. An expert in economic forecasting, regional economics, labor markets, economic policy, and industry and real estate analysis, he was one of the earliest and most adamant predictors of the sub-prime mortgage market collapse and of the global economic recession that followed. Full Bio

 

 

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