Martin Regalia
Chief Economist, US Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Martin A. Regalia is senior vice president for economic and tax policy and chief economist at the United States Chamber of Commerce. In conjunction with Chamber members, he is responsible for developing Chamber policy on tax and economic issues. He also oversees the Chamber's Council on Small Business and the Corporate Leadership Advisory Council. Regalia appears on national television news and debate programs, testifies before congressional committees, authors articles and publications on a variety of economic topics, and speaks to many groups across the country.
Regalia is also author of the Econ 101 column in the member publication, Free Enterprise
Join Dr. Regalia as he takes the stage for the opening keynote address on Wednesday, May 5th
Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
Founder and Chairman of Laffer Associates
Arthur B. Laffer is the founder and chairman of Laffer Associates, an economic research and consulting firm that provides global investment-research services to institutional asset managers, pension funds, financial institutions, and corporations. Since its inception in 1979, the firm’s research has focused on the interconnecting macroeconomic, political and demographic changes affecting global financial markets.
Known for the "Laffer Curve," Dr. Laffer is one of the world's most respected economists. He was a member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board for both of his two terms (1981-1989). He was a member of the Executive Committee of the Reagan/Bush Finance Committee in 1984 and was a founding member of the Reagan Executive Advisory Committee for the presidential race of 1980.
Join Art Laffer as he takes the stage for the lunchtime general session on Wednesday, May 5th.
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The Honorable Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
74th Secretary of the Treasury
Henry M. Paulson, Jr. served under President George W. Bush as the 74th Secretary of the Treasury from June 2006 until January 2009. As Treasury Secretary, Paulson was the President's leading policy advisor on a broad range of domestic and international economic issues. Before coming to Treasury, Paulson was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs since the firm’s initial public offering in 1999. He joined Goldman Sachs Chicago Office in 1974 and rose through the ranks holding several positions including, Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office, Co-head of the firm's investment Banking Division, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Co-Senior partner.
Join Secretary Paulson as he takes the stage for the evening general session on Wednesday, May 5th.
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Dr. Larry J. Sabato
Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia
The Wall Street Journal calls Dr. Sabato "…the most quoted college professor in the land" and his Crystal Ball electoral analysis is the nation's most accurate. In July 2008, Dr. Sabato correctly projected that Barack Obama would win the Presidency in a near-landslide. He predicted a 364-174 margin in the Electoral College, just one vote away from the final tally of 365-173, as well as the correct popular vote percentages. He also accurately predicted 99% of Senate, House, and Governor races.
Don’t miss Dr. Sabato as he discusses the current state of American electoral politics, and the potential impact of future elections. Register for InterGrowth 2010 today by clicking here.
Michael Hayden
Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Former Director of the National Security Agency
General Michael Hayden served as director of the CIA and deputy director of National Intelligence at a time when the course of world events was changing at a rapidly accelerating rate. As the director of the country’s keystone intelligence-gathering agency, he was on the frontline of geopolitical strife and the war on terrorism at a time when communication was being revolutionized. He understands the dangers, risks, and potential rewards in the political, economic, and security situations facing the planet.
Join General Hayden as he takes the stage for the lunchtime general session on Thursday, May 6th.
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