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NEC Calendar
Thursday July 9
Dr. Robert Shapiro
Chair, ecoIDEA Institute
"Green Jobs and Patent Protection: The Clean Technologist Case for Consistent Policymaking"
The Obama Administration is pursuing with full speed an economic agenda to promote, fund and incentivize new clean energy technologies to create jobs, diversify our energy sources, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Virtually all of the innovations currently in development, and those likely to come in the future, have been funded through markets that project returns based on established intellectual property rights. Will these IP rights enjoy similar privileges in the international marketplace? In the U.S., will the protracted debate on patent reform hinder clean technology innovation and job creation?
When: Thursday, July 9, 12:00 noon to 1:30pm
Where: Chinatown Garden Restaurant, 618 H Street NW, Washington DC (Directions)
Reservations: 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Cost: $16 members, $20 for non-members
Thursday July 16 (w/SGE)
Mark J. Lewis
President-Elect
American Institute of Aeronautics
“Science in the Cause of Air Power:
Basic Research in the United States Air Force”
The United States Air Force began as a technology service, and from its beginnings has had a close relationship with the international research community. How that relationship has evolved, and how it impacts the Air Force mission, will be considered. This talk will review the role of basic research in the Air Force and the Department of Defense as a whole. The mission and operation of military scientists and engineers will be discussed, as well as challenges and opportunities for basic and applied research applied to Air Force needs. The impact of DoD support on the overall conduct of research around the world will also be considered.
When: Thursday, July 16, 12:00 noon to 1:30pm
Where: Chinatown Garden Restaurant, 618 H Street NW, Washington DC (Directions)
Reservations: 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Cost: $16 members, $20 for non-members
Thursday July 23 (Breakfast Meeting at Melrose Hotel)
Kenneth D. Simonson
Chief Economist
The Associated General Contactors of America (AGC)
“Is Stimulus Working?"
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act puts more money into construction at one time than any bill in U.S. history, along with a variety of tax cuts and financial aid to states and individuals. What are the results so far? What can be expected? What else should be done to stimulate the economy?
When: Thursday, July 23, 8:00 a.m. tp 9:30 a.m.
Where:The Melrose Hotel,
2430 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
(Use Foggy Bottom Metro)
Reservations: 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Cost: $20 members, $25 for non-members
MENU:
Tex-Mex Breakfast Burritos
Sausage-Egg Burrito and Ham-Egg Burrito
Offered with Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde and Salsa Blanca
Crispy Home Fries
Fruit Cocktail
Hot Coffee & Assorted Gourmet Tea, Orange Juice
Thursday July 30
Robert Shackleton
Congressional Budget Office
TBA
When: Thursday, July 30, 12:00 noon to 1:30pm
Where: Chinatown Garden Restaurant, 618 H Street NW, Washington DC (Directions)
Reservations: 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Cost: $16 members, $20 for non-members
Thursday August 6
James Overdahl
Chief Economist
Securities & Exchange Commission
Office of Economic Analysis
"Outlook on Securities Markets Regulation"
The Office of Economic Analysis is the chief advisor to the Commission and its staff on all economic issues associated with the SEC’s regulatory and enforcement activities. With Congress and the Administration continuing to look at financial regulatory reform, Dr. Overdahl plans to discuss the Commission’s role in the U.S. financial regulatory architecture as well as the Commission’s regulatory process.
When: Thursday, August 6, 12:00 noon to 1:30pm
Where: Chinatown Garden Restaurant, 618 H Street NW, Washington DC (Directions)
Reservations: 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Cost: $16 members, $20 for non-members
AUGUST 2009
Podium is Dark during the remainder of the month of August. We will resume again September 10.
All NEC luncheons begin at 12 noon unless otherwise noted. Presentations start at 12:30 pm and end at 1:30 pm. Cost is $16 for members and Press, $20 for nonmembers, unless otherwise noted.
Reservations are encouraged and are should be forwarded by COB on the day prior to event. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (703) 493-8824 or send an email to info@national-economists.org or fill out the form below. The NEC telephone reservation line has a voice mail option for your convenience-- if you do not want to listen to the entire message about the next scheduled speaker, you may select option #3 and just leave your name (please spell clearly), phone number, and date of the event for which you are making a reservation.
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703-493-8824
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