2019 Economic Forecast Breakfast at PSC Feb. 22

William A. Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor in the Economic Research
Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the featured speaker at
the Prairie State College (PSC) Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast, scheduled on Feb.
22, 2019.

In addition to providing a prominent expert’s analysis of the economy to the south
suburban business community, the annual Economic Forecast Breakfast also raises scholarship
money for PSC students.

This year’s event will be held at Ravisloe Country Club, located at 18231 South Park
Ave. in Homewood. The morning begins with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast, followed by the speaker
presentation at 8:15 a.m. A question and answer session follows.

Individual tickets to the event are $25. Sponsorships for the event also are available.
New this year, sponsorships of the breakfast also include sponsorship for the college’s
31stAnnual Jazz Fest concert on Friday, Feb. 15.

A $1,500 Scholarship Sponsorship includes a 7 a.m. VIP reception at the breakfast
with PSC President Dr. Terri L. Winfree, reserved seating for 10, breakfast and recognition
in the program and event signage. It also includes preferred seating for 10 at the
Jazz Fest and pre-concert VIP Reception with musicians; full-page ad in Jazz Fest
program; recognition as sponsor in Jazz Fest program and on event signage for tickets
purchased by February 8.

A $300 Table Sponsorship will reserve a table for 10 at the breakfast, and includes
breakfast and recognition in the program and event signage, as well as preferred seating
for 4 at Jazz Fest and pre-concert VIP Reception with musicians; recognition as sponsor
in Jazz Fest program and on event signage for tickets purchased by February 8.

A $75 Friend Sponsorship will reserve two seats at the breakfast, and includes breakfast
and recognition in the program and event signage, as well as preferred seating for
2 at Jazz Fest and pre-concert VIP Reception with musicians.

To register or for more details, visit give.classy.org/PSCEFB or call the PSC Foundation Office at (708) 709-3631.

Strauss joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 1982. His chief responsibilities
include analyzing the current performance of both the Midwest economy and the manufacturing
sector for use in monetary policy. He organizes the Bank's Economic Outlook Symposium
and Automotive Outlook Symposium. In addition, he conducts industrial and manufacturing
roundtables throughout the year.

Strauss earned a B.A. in economics and geography from the State University of New
York at Buffalo, and an M.A. in economics from Northwestern University. He is a Certified
Business Economist™, the certification in business economics and data analytics developed
by the National Association for Business Economics. He has taught as an adjunct faculty
member at Loyola University Chicago and Webster University in Chicago. He currently
teaches at DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, and at the University
of Chicago Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.

“Mr. Strauss provided the audience with valuable insights at last year’s event,” said
PSC Foundation Executive Director Deborah Smith Havighorst. “He is a very engaging
speaker, and we are pleased that he has agreed to return to present this year’s economic
forecast, and provide additional insight to attendees.”

The PSC Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to excellence in education
by promoting PSC and enhancing opportunities for students. Dedicated to helping deserving
PSC students seeking job skills through academic achievement, PSC Foundation scholarships
encourage the process of lifelong learning. 501(c) 3 not-for-profit status assures
tax deductibility for donors. For more information, contact the PSC Foundation office
at (708) 709-3631 or email pscfoundation@prairiestate.edu.