FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Expert insights from leading work truck industry forecasters will be presented at NTEA’s Business and Market Planning Summit, which takes place Sept. 10 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn (Dearborn, Mich.).
 
The Summit will bring together the nation’s top economists from some of the world’s most respected companies to present economic and industry projections, sales trend data and forecasts on national and regional growth. In addition, attendees also will gain insights on critical issues affecting their companies.
 
Business and Market Planning Summit speakers and topics include:
 
· North American Macroeconomic Forecast: Chris Varvares, senior managing director and co-founder, Macroeconomic Advisers LLC (St. Louis, Mo.) — Review the current condition of the U.S. economy and the factors that will likely drive growth in 2013.
 
· Commercial Truck Application Market Review: Eli Lustgarten, senior research analyst, Longbow Securities (Cleveland, Ohio), and president, ESL Consultants (St. Louis, Mo.) — Learn about truck sales opportunities in the construction, farming, mining and utility industries, as well as other large truck application markets.
 
Commercial Truck and Equipment Outlook, Foreign and Domestic:
 
· Steve Latin-Kasper, director of Market Data and Research, NTEA (Farmington Hills, Mich.) — Hear how macroeconomic events relate to work truck industry activity, including factors such as commodities prices, leading indicators and foreign trade.
 
Register for the Business and Market Planning Summit by Aug. 24 to take advantage of early bird conference discounts of $249 for members and $299 for non-members. After Aug. 24, registration costs increase to $299 for members and $349 for non-members.
 
For more information or to register for the Summit, visit www.ntea.com or call 1-800-441-6832.