Business Leaders Receive Economic Update from National Expert at Vistage Michigan Economic Summit

St. Clair Shores, MI, April 28, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Vistage Michigan, a membership-based organization that provides business leaders with business perspectives and innovative strategies, recently hosted its Chief Executive Economic Summit at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth. Vistage International Chief Economist Brian Beaulieu served as the event’s featured speaker, providing an updated financial forecast and business trends based on leading economic indicators.

At the summit, more than 150 Vistage Michigan members in attendance heard about the latest economic projections ahead of others, thus enabling them to position themselves to take the lead in their respective markets. A clear message that attendees left with was that the recession is over and they should expect at least three years of growth ahead.

“Thanks to Brian Beaulieu’s speech, our members are confident that they can plan for the future,” said Robert Holland, CEO and chairman of Vistage Michigan. “As we continue to dig out of the recession, Vistage Michigan will be here to assist our members in making those decisions that could help their companies succeed. Our members have the opportunity to grow over the next three years, we need to help ensure that they have the will to grow.”

During his presentation, Beaulieu discussed a wide range of topics focusing on Michigan’s economic status, including: unemployment rates, housing and commercial real estate market, automotive and export industry, and migration out of Michigan. Additionally, Beaulieu provided advice on how these leaders can grow their business and client and employee base, as well as making smart investment decisions.

Beaulieu has been an economist with the Institute for Trend Research since 1982, serving as a principal and its CEO since 1987. He also is the co-author of “Make Your Move.” Beaulieu has appeared in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and Forbes and on CNBC TV, FOX Business TV and CBS Radio.

Vistage Michigan is part of the world’s leading chief executive organization. It provides business leaders with access to new business perspectives, innovative strategies and actionable items for increasing performance.

Vistage Michigan includes more than 150 Chief Executives throughout southeast Michigan. Members engage in ongoing peer workshops, one-to-one business coaching, speaker presentations from top industry experts, social networking, webinars and an extensive online content library.

Vistage Michigan is part of the world’s leading chief executive organization, providing business leaders with access to new business perspectives, innovative strategies and actionable items for making better decisions and achieving better results. For more information on Vistage Michigan please call 586-443-5880 or visit www.vistagemichigan.com.

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