December's program will not include the professional development workshop in the morning.

Professional Development Seminar

11:15 AM - 1:00 PM

"Economic Update"

Please join us in celebrating our success over the last year and introducing our new 2010 chapter board members.  We will also be privileged to hear from Mark Knold, Senior Economist.  Due to an unexpected cancellation, Fred Ball will not be able to join us.

Mark Knold is the Senior Economist for the Utah Department of Workforce Services. His role is to represent the Department on economic issues, and to convey economic information, such as the Department’s employment and unemployment statistics, clearly and precisely. This requires an understanding of international, national, state and local economic factors, conditions and trends. Mark is often in the news as the Department’s expert on the economy.

Mark has been an economist with DWS and its predecessor, the Utah Department of Employment Security for 14 years. Mark has a Bachelors of Science and Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Utah.

During his years as an economist for DWS, Mark has authored many articles and newsletters dealing with the economic condition in Utah and its sub-state regions. He serves on committees that advise the Governor, state economic councils, economic development agencies, and legislative committees.

Mark is a native of Pennsylvania who came to Utah 20+ years ago to pursue a career as a ski bum. He fell in love with the state’s attributes and has made it his home ever since.