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Jim gives speeches about the economy–where it is now and where it’s going. He talks about both the U.S. economy and the global economy. There are quite a few economists who do this, but very few who actually make it an educational AND entertaining experience for their audience. Jim’s informal, dynamic style keeps people interested, whether they are highly experienced CEOs and top management teams or new employees.

Everyone can understand his position and everyone can appreciate his prodigious command of historical trends, facts and figures. And because economic forecasting is just as much art as science, Jim does an equally good job of reviewing the consensus forecast of his fellow economic forecasting friends so that audiences leave with a greater understanding of the current strengths and weaknesses in the U.S. and/or global economies

Companies and associations bring Jim in to speak to their members or customers whenever it is likely that information about the economic environment they are operating in will be helpful to them. And, once he is invited, he is often asked to return year after year to provide his latest insights.

To book Jim as a keynote, special session, dinner or luncheon speaker, call (828) 684-1640 or send an email to Linda@econforecaster.com.

Testimonials

“Thanks so much for speaking at our CREC Forecast 2009. You were awesome and I look forward to having you back!”

Tim Strange, Managing Director
Sperry Van Ness, Oklahoma City

“We got EXCELLENT feedback on you and your speech to our audience here on the 24th. On a scale of one to five, with five being excellent, your rating on our evaluation forms was a unanimous five. Several folks also wrote in “have him back!” So THANK YOU for helping us make the event a success.”

Jacki Renegar
SC Metro Chamber of Commerce

“Institutional Investor produces dozens of conferences around the world each year for the chief investment officers of pension plans and similar groups of executives. Many of our conferences open with a macroeconomic outlook to set the stage for the audience. James Smith was the opening speaker at our annual Global Commodities Investment Forum and received glowing reviews from our audience of more than 70 senior pension plan and endowment and foundation executives. Knowledgeable, passionate, provocative, relevant, thought-enhancing, well-balanced, rigorous and practical were just some of the adjectives used to describe his presentation and his responses to questions. For a thorough, big-picture view of the economy that can please serious investors I would highly recommend James as a speaker.”

Michael Ocrant
Director, Alternative Investments Conferences
Institutional Investor

“It was a pleasure to have Dr. James F. Smith as the economic speaker for our annual Regions Mortgage National Sales Meeting. With great humor and insight, James brought clarity to the complex issues facing today’s housing market and economic forecast. He is a dynamic speaker with a true understanding of his subject.”

Ana M. Baker
Senior Executive Assistant
Regions Mortgage

“Thank you for speaking recently to our mortgage banking clients. In a short timeframe, you cut through the noise in today’s market and drilled right into the key factors that mortgage lenders should be considering. The only criticism we got from our clients is that we should have allotted twice the time for you to speak to them. We consider anyone we invite to speak to our clients at such an event as an extension of our company – you couldn’t have represented us better! We can’t wait to have you back.”

Blair Schrum, Senior Vice President and Hazard Product Line Executive
ZC Sterling

“We were looking for an optimistic economist for our recent Business Outlook Forum and were thrilled with the professionalism and dynamic presentation given by Dr. Smith. We also appreciated his high-energy presentation, something I have not seen in 20 years of putting on this event for our bank. His optimism in these challenging times was also appreciated. Furthermore, he backed up his point of view with facts that made many in the audience rethink their current opinion about the direction of our economy and our country. I would highly recommend Dr. Smith as a speaker on economic issues. You will not be disappointed.”

Brandt Farias, Executive Vice President
First Hawaiian Bank