What

The UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) will host an economic forum assessing the U.S. and Southern Nevada economies. Stephen Brown, the director of CBER, will discuss prospects for Southern Nevada's financial recovery and provide an update on the U.S. economic outlook.

In addition, Bruce Spotleson, Greenspun Media Group publisher, will moderate a panel on the future of Southern Nevada. Panelists will include: David R. Scherer, executive vice president of Grubb & Ellis; Steve Hill, director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development; Ruben Sigala, senior vice president of Enterprise Analytics for Caesars Entertainment Corp.; and Jason Mendenhall, executive vice president of Switch Communications.

When

Dec. 13, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Where

The M Resort Spa Casino in the Milan Ballroom, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd

Details

Until December 8, the registration fee is $80 per person and $75 for two or more people from the same company. After December 8, fees increase to $90. Register at CBER or call (702) 895-3191 or e-mail cber@unlv.nevada.edu.

Media

Media must register for a credential before the conference by calling (702) 895-0898.