"With so much uncertainty in the economy, hearing from two economists about where we might be headed is a great opportunity for any business, big or small," said Rich Hadley, President and CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated. "John and Grant have always provided valuable insight, making this one of our most important events of the year."

Mitchell has been presenting at the GSI or Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecasts for more than ten years. Forsyth has been a presenter the past seven years.

In a recent survey of GSI small business members, respondents rated the Annual Economic Forecast as the most valuable event GSI provides. This year, we anticipate more than 600 attendees.

The Annual Economic Forecast starts at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 9:30 a.m. at The Spokane Convention Center. Registration can be accessed by going to events.greaterspokane.org. Media members do not need to register.

Both Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Forsyth will be available after the event for interviews.

Both those attending and those not attending can follow the event on Twitter using #EconForecast.

Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is committed to growing jobs and business investment throughout the Spokane region - an area that serves as the business and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest and supports a population of 1.4 million. GSI is the area's only Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council, providing leadership to build a stronger economy since 1881. GSI is funded by more than 1,400 private-sector member investors; Washington State; Spokane County; and the cities of Spokane; Spokane Valley; Liberty Lake; Cheney; Airway Heights; Medical Lake; Newport and Millwood.  For more information, visit www.greaterspokane.org or contact us at 509-624-1393 or 1-800-SPOKANE.

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