Nov. 18, 2008

Contact:  Pam Joseph at (419) 995-8284 or Lesley Fry at (419) 995-8671

Panel addresses impact of the current economy on local business

The Business Club at Ohio State Lima will host a panel discussion on the Current Economic Impacts on Local Business from 12:30-1:30 a.m., Wed., Nov. 19, 2008, in Public Service 212-213. A reception will begin at 11:45 a.m.

The five panelists include:

· Jerry Good, Regional Economic Development Director

· Andy Farley, Vice President and City Executive of 5/3 Bank

· Bill Roe, CFO of St. Ritas Medical Center

· Bob Hager, President of Miller’s Textile Service

· Rich Dempsey, Lecturer in Economics at Ohio State Lima

The panel discussion is sponsored by the campus’ Business Departments and Subway. For more information, contact Peace Li at (419) 995-8398.

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