October 28, 2003

Conference Overview and Speaker Biographies (.pdf format)

Powerpoint Presentations:

• John Mitchell, Principal, M&H Economic Consultants and Regional Economist, US Bancorp, Portland, Oregon
• Desmond O'Rourke, President, Belrose, Inc., Pullman, Washington, Retired Professor of Economics, WSU
• Donald Meseck, Regional Labor Economist for Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch
• Kent Christopher, Manager of Containers, Port of Seattle (powerpoint pending)

Fall 2003 Poem by John Mitchell (.pdf format pending)

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A Mixed Bag for Local Economies...

by Stephen Dunphy / Seattle Times staff columnist

Full article click HERE

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Costs of business go up; employment is steady

by Michael Gallagher / Daily Record staff columnist

Full article click HERE