Industry Experts to Provide Forecasts for NH in 2012

Eight top business experts will provide economic outlooks for the New Year at Business NH Magazine's annual Industry Forecast Breakfast on January 19 in Bedford.These executives, representing key industry sectors and issues banking, energy and utilities, health and wellness, higher education, real estate, nonprofit and employment will highlight trends, challenges and opportunities facing the state's businesses in the upcoming year.

Presenters include Dianne Mercier, NH president of People's United Bank; Gary Long, president and COO of Public Service of New Hampshire; Beth Roberts, vice president of emerging markets for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care; Paul LeBlanc, board chair of the NH College & University Council and Campus Compact for NH and president of Southern NH University; Roger Dieker, vice president and managing broker of CB Richard Ellis; Mary Ellen Jackson, executive director of the NH Center for Nonprofits; Jason Alexander, managing partner of Alexander Technology Group; and Peter Marsh of Comcast Business Services.

Business NH Magazine will host the breakfast on January 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the SERESC Conference Center in Bedford. The public is welcome to attend. Registration is $30 and includes breakfast. For more information and to register, visit www.eventsNH.com or contact Business NH Magazine at 603.626.6354.