Media Advisory: 2005 Economic Outlook Revealed

January 14 event will give forecasts for national and regional sectors

Wondering what the economy will bring in 2005? A group of experts will present the real estate and economic forecast for the upcoming year in an event at Grand Valley State University on January 14.

Dr. Hari Singh, chair of Seidman College of Business' economics department, will present his annual economic forecast for West Michigan -- a forecast that has become a much-anticipated annual benchmark of the local market. Copies of Singh's results are available by calling Brian J. Bowe at (616) 331-2222 or e-mailing [email protected].

Other forecasts offered will include the office, retail, industrial and Lakeshore markets. Speakers include Duke Suwyn, president and CEO of Grubb & Ellis/Paramount and Robert Bach, national director of market analysis for Grubb & Ellis Co. The event will feature a series of breakout sessions further exploring specific markets, immediately following the main presentation.

MEDIA NOTES: The presentation is Friday, January 14 at 8 a.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium of Grand Valley State University's Pew Grand Rapids Campus, 401 W. Fulton St. Media coverage is encouraged. Parking is available in the Dash Lot at the corner of Winter and Pearl streets or in the Watson Lot at the corner of Watson and Winter streets. A mult box will be available for broadcast media.

The event is presented by Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business and Grubb & Ellis/Paramount.