McKee Medical Center Foundation forms panel for economic forecast

LOVELAND, Colo.  (Jan. 30, 2009) – The McKee Medical Center Foundation has invited three local experts to discuss the economic forecast for Loveland, northern Colorado and the rest of the nation in 2009 and beyond. The panel discussion will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the McKee Conference and Wellness Center.

Presenters include Betsey Hale, business development director for the city of Loveland, Maury Dobbie, president and CEO for Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, and John Olienyk, an economist with Colorado State University College of Business.

Each presenter will share his or her perspective and address specific questions. An open forum for questions and answers from the audience will follow.

This is one of several educational programs on financial and health matters coordinated by the McKee Medical Center Foundation reflecting McKee’s dedication to the community, said fund development/program specialist Judy Chapman.

“We do this as a community service,” Chapman said. “Educating the community on financial and health topics is one of our goals at the Foundation.”

There is no charge for the presentation. Space is limited to 200 people. For reservations or more information, please call Joan McKibben at (970) 635-4001. No goods or services will be solicited in connection with this program.

For more information about the foundation, visit www.mckeefoundation.com.