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Hello,

Space is still available to register for the February 16 Talking Freight Seminar. Please visit http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/fpd/talking_freight/index.htm to register.

Date: February 16, 2011

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET

Topic: Riding the U.S. and Global Economic Rebound - Opportunities and Challenges

Description: Both the U.S. and global economies have been slowly rebounding from the economic recession that has impacted most of the world. Most economists believe the economic growth is sustainable, and that the U.S. economy will not fall back into recession, though the projected growth is expected to be slow in the coming months. Many segments of the freight transportation industry are starting to enjoy increased growth opportunities, though various challenges, both existing and newly emerging, still will need to be addressed.

Presenters:

• Steve Owens, IHS Global Insight
• Randy Mullett, Con-Way, Inc.
• Ken Braunbach, Wal-Mart

Talking Freight seminars are eligible for 1.5 AICP Certification Maintenance Credits (for AICP members). In order to receive credit, you must attend the full seminar and login to the seminar with your full name or type your full name into the chat area during the seminar if you are in a room with a group of people. Visit the AICP web site for more information about AICP Certification Maintenance Credits.

If you have not yet participated in Talking Freight, I encourage you to do so. These monthly seminars, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, are held via web conference, which means that you view the PowerPoint presentations over the Internet while listening to the presenters over your computer or the telephone. There is no cost involved and you do not have to leave your desk to participate. More information about Talking Freight is available at http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/fpd/talking_freight/index.htm  Links to past presentations and recordings are available on http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/freightplanning/talking.htm.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Symoun, SAIC, 703-676-6849 or [log in to unmask]

Jennifer