Industry Experts Forecast Economic Trends for Coming Year; Detroit Economic Club hosts 40th Annual Economic Outlook Meeting Mon., Dec. 5

DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2005 -- On Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) will host its 40th Annual Economic Outlook Meeting to provide a platform for industry experts to forecast economic trends likely in the coming new year. The discussion will take place at noon at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, One Washington Blvd. A press gathering will immediately follow.

Many business leaders are expected to attend the meeting and tune in to the panel's projections concerning Michigan's economy as well as the health of the American economy overall.

"Our annual economic outlook meeting is one of the most important meetings of the year," DEC President Beth Chappell said. "Its importance lies in the unique opportunity for our members to hear from industry experts as they look ahead."

Included among the panelists speaking during this timely discussion are:

* Financial Executive Sandra Pierce, president & CEO, Charter One Bank, Michigan

* Construction Industry Expert Odell Jones, II, president, Jomar Building Company

* Customer Satisfaction Expert Dr. Claes Fornell, chairman & founder, CFI Group & ACSI

* Auto Industry Analyst Paul Ballew, executive director, GM Global Market & Industry Analysis

The economic outlook meeting provides a forum for the business community to examine certain economic indicators that may suggest what is in store for 2006.

DEC was formed in 1934 as a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It is known nationwide as a top speaking forum for prominent business and government leaders, who address members and their guests at the Club's 35 meetings a season. With more than 2,800 members, the DEC is about vital issues, prominent voices, a commitment to education and inspiring leadership. The Club is proud to have hosted every U.S. President since Richard Nixon.

For additional information about the DEC, visit http://www.econclub.org/ . Admission: $35 for DEC members, $40 for guests of members and $50 for nonmembers.

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