Economics For Opinion Leaders: Journalist February 4 - 6 

1Concordia Free Enterprise Center (CFEC), EconomicsWisconsin, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago invite you to attend the ECONOMICS FOR OPINION LEADERS: Journalists & Media Professionals program being held February 4-6, 2024 in Chicago, IL. All members of the media are encouraged to apply for this award-winning educational seminar. An opening dinner on Sunday evening and overnight accommodations will be provided at the JW Marriott Chicago, followed by 1.5 days of instruction at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

This program is open to all Midwest journalists including TV, radio, print and digital media. Attendees from outlets such as Crain's, The Chicago Tribune, WTTW, Thomson Reuters and many more have attended in the past and found the program a worthwhile investment of their time.

Included in the $25 registration fee are seminar materials, hotel accommodations, and meals during the event. In addition, a $200 travel stipend will be offered upon completion of the program. Early application is encouraged, as the program has filled in previous years.* The deadline to apply is January 11^th, 2024. *Application fee will be refunded whether or not you’ve been accepted into the program.

This seminar is designed to provide busy journalists with a breadth of college-level economics content in a fast-paced two-day format. Many important issues – the regulation of Wall Street banks, the environment, economic growth, unemployment – have implications for the public. The instruction will equip journalists with the tools needed to decipher today’s economy and become more adept at analyzing the policies put forward by politicians and advocacy groups, as well as the public’s response to these policies. Our partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago allows us to reach media professionals across the Seventh District while offering valuable insight to journalists from within the banking system.

This seminar will:

• Be presented by a team of experienced economic educators focused on teaching basic economic principles and how they may relate to journalists and other media professionals.
• Provide real-life examples via presentations, simulations, videos and interactive discussions.
• Explain common economic terms and highlight practical applications of the "economic way of thinking.”
• Help journalists better understand the economics of the stories they are covering and how those stories may impact their readers, viewers and listeners.

If you have questions about the program or the registration process, please contact Julie at julie@ewwcee.org

We hope that you can benefit from this valuable professional development opportunity. Please forward this information to colleagues who may be interested in attending, as well, and feel free to share via relevant social media outlets, etc.

 

 

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