ORLAND PARK, Ill. – William Strauss of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will be a presenter during the Education Program at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2013 (HDAW ’13). HDAW ’13 will be held Jan. 21-24, 2013, at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
 
A well-known economic speaker, Strauss’ responsibilities include producing the monthly Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index and organizing the Bank’s Economic Outlook Symposium and Automotive Outlook Symposium, in addition to conducting several economic workshops and industrial roundtables throughout the year. He is currently a teacher and former adjunct faculty member for Midwest colleges and universities. He has been interviewed on numerous TV and radio shows, and has been quoted in major business magazines and newspapers. He has served as president and board member for several economic organizations, including the Chicago Association of Business Economics and National Business Economics Issues Council.
 
Strauss’ presentation, titled "Economic Outlook: 2013 and Beyond," was developed in support of the HDAW ’13 theme “Formula for Success — Focus on the Future,” and aims to help industry professionals navigate through the available economic data and provide explanations for how it applies to their businesses. In addition, Strauss will provide insight on how the economic indicators are currently affecting the heavy-duty aftermarket industry as well as the impact they project for its companies in the near future.  
 
For more information on William Strauss and his presentation for HDAW ’13, visit www.hdaw.org.