The Greater San Marcos Partnership, Texas State University McCoy College of Business Administration, Texas State University Small Business Development Center, and the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce present Economic Outlook 2013 will feature two very special guest speakers, Bob Montgomery, Vice-President for Airport Affairs at Southwest Airlines and Dr. Richard Yamarone, Senior Economist, Bloomberg Brief: Economics. Opening remarks will be presented by Dr. Eugene Bourgeois, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Texas State University. The event will wrap-up with a special Q&A session moderated by Dr. William Chittenden, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Finance at Texas State University. Guest Speakers Bob Montgomery Vice-President Airport Affairs, Southwest Airlines Mr. Montgomery will talk about how vibrant and successful airports and related aviation industries play an important role in the economic development of a community, and will discuss best practices of developing a vibrant airport and aviation industry. Dr. Richard Yamarone Senior Economist, Bloomberg Briefs: Economics Dr. Yamarone will speak about the current status of the U.S. economy and where he thinks it is heading, as well as the economy of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA and where he believes it is heading as well. Registration $40.00 by Friday, May 23, 2013 $65 after REGISTER FOR OUTLOOK 2013 RSVP: Please RSVP no later than Friday, June 14, 2013 to insure a seat and lunch. Sorry, we cannot allow walk-ups or late registrations for this event. Sponsorship Opportunities! Three sponsorship levels are available for this year's Economic Outlook event. Sign-up now to get the most out of all of the sponsorship perks offered. Presenting & MC Sponsor - $2,000 Includes two (2) tables for ten (10) with front and center stage seating; logo on event invitations, website, printed materials, table sign, registration and networking video, and event program; name included in all news releases; special acknowledgements during event; and "Master/Mistress of Ceremonies" (MC) for the entire event. Gold Level Sponsor - $750 Includes table for ten (10) with front row seating; logo on event invitations, website, printed materials, table sign, registration and networking video, and event program; name included in all news releases; and special acknowledgements during event. Silver Level Sponsor - $500 Includes table for ten (10) with proximity stage seating; name on event invitations, website, printed materials, table sign, registration and networking video, and event program; and special acknowledgement during event. To secure a sponsorship, please contact Victoria Botello at 512-393-3400 To Register Click on the Link below!